Written answers

Tuesday, 2 February 2016

Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Trade Relations

Photo of Seán KennySeán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

205. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the level of trade between Norway and Ireland in each of the years 2013 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4270/16]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The latest year for which full trade figures (goods and services) are available is 2014. These show that total trade between Ireland and Norway in 2014 amounted to €2.6 billion. This comprises €1.5 billion in exports and €1.1 billion in imports. Details are set out below. In 2014, goods exports to Norway amounted to €320 million while services exports amounted to €1.2 billion. The principal goods exported to Norway from Ireland in 2014 were Metalliferous ores & metal scrap; Essential oils & perfume materials and Medical and pharmaceutical products. In 2014, Ireland’s principal imports from Norway were Petroleum & petroleum products. Disaggregated data is not available in respect of services.

Enterprise Ireland (EI) client company exports to Norway have been in the region of €100 million per annum over the last two years. EI market advisers work with their client companies to find a tailored solution, through a range of services, to help them access the market or accelerate their growth in Norway.

Norway is our 34 largest export market for goods and the 17 largest for Services.

Goods Trade, Ireland- Norway

YearExports

(€m)
Imports

(€m)
20133451,103
2014320938
Jan-Nov 2014295855
Jan-Nov 20152751,131

Services Trade, Ireland – Norway

YearExports

(€m)
Imports

(€m)
2012891153
20131,151163
20141,211124

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.