Net trade in goods in Ireland
Ireland: Net trade in goods was 190.99 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in Ireland, 2005–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net trade in goods in Ireland is 190.99 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 13.3% on the previous year and up 252.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in Ireland peaked at 215.36 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 38.11 billion BoP, current US$, in 2006.
Ireland ranks 3rd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 38.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 55.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 88.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 45.76 billion BoP, current US$ | 131.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 187.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 162.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 215.36 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Exports of goods and services 9.7% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 379.31 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 318.53 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 37.8% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 59.4% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.01 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 894.58 billion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 857.86 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 42.6% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 115.27 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in Ireland?
- Net trade in goods in Ireland was 190.99 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 215.36 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.11 billion BoP, current US$ in 2006.
- How does Ireland rank for net trade in goods?
- Ireland ranks 3rd out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 252.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. 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.