Following a record year for exports, Irish trade with middle eastern countries has skyrocketed in the first three months of 2023. Latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show Ireland exported more than €688m worth of goods to Arab countries between January and March this year, with Bord Bia reporting a 15% surge in food and drink exports to middle eastern countries during the same period. As demand for Irish products skyrocket, exports to Algeria increased by 153% in the first three months of 2023, with a 97% rise in Qatar and a 76% increase in Lebanon. Up from just under €195m a year prior, rising exports were driven heavily by demand for essential oils, perfume materials, pharmaceuticals and inorganic chemicals. Bird eggs and dairy products were the most popular exports to Algeria, with a more than 150% rise in trade equating to more than €26m worth of Irish goods.

Source: Irish Examiner June 14, 2023 13:40 UTC