Merchandise imports in Ireland
Ireland: Merchandise imports was 159.22 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports in Ireland, 1960–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports in Ireland is 159.22 billion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 106.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Ireland peaked at 159.22 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 634.00 million current US$, in 1960.
That places Ireland 32nd out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 972.50 million current US$ | 634.00 million current US$ | 1.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.25 billion current US$ | 1.62 billion current US$ | 9.88 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.86 billion current US$ | 9.16 billion current US$ | 17.42 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 30.51 billion current US$ | 20.67 billion current US$ | 46.77 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 64.19 billion current US$ | 50.56 billion current US$ | 83.97 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.39 billion current US$ | 60.28 billion current US$ | 107.67 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 136.95 billion current US$ | 99.82 billion current US$ | 159.22 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More private sector data for Ireland
- Food exports 7.9% (2024)
- Food imports 9.4% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 82.7% (2024)
- Merchandise trade 62.7% (2025)
- 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)
- Commercial service imports 466.57 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Ireland?
- Merchandise imports in Ireland was 159.22 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 159.22 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 634.00 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Ireland rank for merchandise imports?
- Ireland ranks 32nd out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from World Trade Organization (WTO), published as part of Merchandise imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a non-resident to a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.