Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

76. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the level of trade between Hong Kong and Ireland in 2023 and for the first half of 2024. [3763/25]

Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The Central Statistics Office compiles statistical data in relation to Goods Exports and Imports. According to the CSO in 2023 Ireland’s goods trade with Hong Kong was valued at €625 million, with goods exports from Ireland of €544 million and goods imports of €81 million.

The principal goods exports from Ireland to Hong Kong in 2023 were in the following categories Stents, Pacemakers, Digital Media etc, Computers, Computer Parts and Storage Devices, and Medical & Pharmaceutical Products.

The principal goods imports from Hong Kong to Ireland in 2023 were in the categories, Telecoms & Sound Equipment, Misc plastic, Stents, and Electronic components and Integrated Circuits.

Services Imports from Hong Kong in 2023 were valued at €1,055 million but the value of services exports in 2023 is not available due to confidentiality reasons.

In the first half of 2024 Jan – July the value of goods trade with Hong Kong was €393 million up 13% in comparison to January – July 2023. With Goods imports of €31 million down – 37% in comparison to January to July 2023. The Service data for 2024 is not available at this time.