High-technology exports in Ireland
Ireland: High-technology exports was 117.64 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Ireland, 2007–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, high-technology exports in Ireland stood at 117.64 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.8% on the previous year and up 355.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Ireland peaked at 117.64 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 23.32 billion current US$, in 2010.
Ireland ranks 9th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.80 billion current US$ | 28.52 billion current US$ | 33.51 billion current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 30.79 billion current US$ | 23.32 billion current US$ | 39.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 78.82 billion current US$ | 43.12 billion current US$ | 117.64 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More private sector data for Ireland
- Merchandise trade 62.7% (2025)
- Food imports 9.4% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 82.7% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 159.22 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 7.9% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 90.7% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 293.42 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 525.95 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 1.4% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 86.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Ireland?
- High-technology exports in Ireland was 117.64 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 117.64 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.32 billion current US$ in 2010.
- How does Ireland rank for high-technology exports?
- Ireland ranks 9th out of 176 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 355.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.