Trade lane
What Ireland buys from the United Kingdom.
Ireland imported USD 18bn of manufactured and processed goods from the United Kingdom in 2024, down 13 per cent on 2022. That is 18 per cent of everything Ireland imported in these lines, and the United Kingdom is its largest source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where the United Kingdom dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 18bnfrom the United Kingdom in 2024 (USD 21bn in 2022)
18 per centof Ireland's imports in these lines, USD 102bn from every source
1,365product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#1the United Kingdom's rank among Ireland's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Ireland paid the United Kingdom for it at the border, the United Kingdom's share of everything Ireland imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 44 per cent of the lane.
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Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of Ireland's imports32 per cent, 122 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 1.3bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 177,547 a tonne, 8,581 tonnesUSD 1.5bnin 2024 -
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Heterocyclic compounds: lactams: other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) and clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN)HS 293379
Share of Ireland's imports21 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 85 per cent on 2022 (USD 3.7bn in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13.5m a tonne, 40 tonnesUSD 543min 2024 -
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Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713
Share of Ireland's imports49 per cent, 86 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 452m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.0m a tonne, 445 tonnesUSD 456min 2024 -
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Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112
Share of Ireland's imports39 per cent, 17 source countriesChangedown 24 per cent on 2022 (USD 418m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.0m a tonne, 313 tonnesUSD 317min 2024 -
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Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a displayHS 847130
Share of Ireland's imports37 per cent, 101 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 310m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 325,642 a tonne, 924 tonnesUSD 301min 2024 -
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Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590
Share of Ireland's imports57 per cent, 108 source countriesChangeup 29 per cent on 2022 (USD 208m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,099 a tonne, 52,866 tonnesUSD 270min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of Ireland's imports61 per cent, 160 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 224m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 25,922 a tonne, 10,006 tonnesUSD 259min 2024 -
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Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762
Share of Ireland's imports12 per cent, 129 source countriesChangeup 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 233m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 262,618 a tonne, 905 tonnesUSD 238min 2024 -
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Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210
Share of Ireland's imports64 per cent, 138 source countriesChangeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 164m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,380 a tonne, 139,648 tonnesUSD 193min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890
Share of Ireland's imports51 per cent, 56 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 206m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,296 a tonne, 56,993 tonnesUSD 188min 2024 -
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Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690
Share of Ireland's imports64 per cent, 93 source countriesChangeup 38 per cent on 2022 (USD 117m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9,556 a tonne, 16,972 tonnesUSD 162min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of Ireland's imports45 per cent, 143 source countriesChangeup 21 per cent on 2022 (USD 120m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,222 a tonne, 17,726 tonnesUSD 146min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360
Share of Ireland's imports21 per cent, 28 source countriesChangeup 61 per cent on 2022 (USD 90m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 23,564 a tonne, 6,156 tonnesUSD 145min 2024 -
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Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730
Share of Ireland's imports23 per cent, 67 source countriesChangeup 222 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 460,570 a tonne, 302 tonnesUSD 139min 2024 -
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Beer: made from maltHS 220300
Share of Ireland's imports61 per cent, 81 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 138m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,024 a tonne, 129,777 tonnesUSD 133min 2024 -
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Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 701090
Share of Ireland's imports72 per cent, 79 source countriesChangeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 86m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,591 a tonne, 78,259 tonnesUSD 125min 2024 -
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Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934HS 293499
Share of Ireland's imports7 per cent, 41 source countriesChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valueUSD 3.4m a tonne, 36 tonnesUSD 124min 2024 -
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Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal productsHS 190410
Share of Ireland's imports79 per cent, 69 source countriesChangeup 22 per cent on 2022 (USD 101m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,867 a tonne, 25,425 tonnesUSD 124min 2024 -
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Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoaHS 190531
Share of Ireland's imports65 per cent, 99 source countriesChangeup 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 85m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,798 a tonne, 25,768 tonnesUSD 124min 2024 -
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Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feedingHS 230990
Share of Ireland's imports47 per cent, 62 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 115m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 842 a tonne, 144,715 tonnesUSD 122min 2024 -
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Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390
Share of Ireland's imports63 per cent, 102 source countriesChangeup 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 95m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,716 a tonne, 32,121 tonnesUSD 119min 2024 -
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Paper articles: toilet paperHS 481810
Share of Ireland's imports95 per cent, 43 source countriesChangeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 104m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,745 a tonne, 41,148 tonnesUSD 113min 2024 -
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Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300
Share of Ireland's imports63 per cent, 94 source countriesChangeup 16 per cent on 2022 (USD 97m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 83,254 a tonne, 1,355 tonnesUSD 113min 2024 -
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Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250
Share of Ireland's imports62 per cent, 72 source countriesChangeup 28 per cent on 2022 (USD 84m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,102 a tonne, 51,324 tonnesUSD 108min 2024 -
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Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structureHS 842952
Share of Ireland's imports48 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 113m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,873 a tonne, 21,706 tonnesUSD 106min 2024 -
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Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590
Share of Ireland's imports75 per cent, 121 source countriesChangeup 41 per cent on 2022 (USD 70m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 19,555 a tonne, 5,040 tonnesUSD 99min 2024 -
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Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018HS 901890
Share of Ireland's imports14 per cent, 103 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 90m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 33,405 a tonne, 2,901 tonnesUSD 97min 2024 -
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Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91HS 490199
Share of Ireland's imports66 per cent, 148 source countriesChangeup 45 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,959 a tonne, 6,726 tonnesUSD 94min 2024 -
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Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two...HS 847150
Share of Ireland's imports4 per cent, 67 source countriesChangedown 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 372m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 103,185 a tonne, 872 tonnesUSD 90min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of Ireland's imports28 per cent, 92 source countriesChangeup 36 per cent on 2022 (USD 62m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 42,641 a tonne, 1,973 tonnesUSD 84min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of Ireland's imports14 per cent, 157 source countriesChangeup 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 72m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,933 a tonne, 10,209 tonnesUSD 81min 2024 -
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Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoaHS 170490
Share of Ireland's imports49 per cent, 112 source countriesChangeup 37 per cent on 2022 (USD 58m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,068 a tonne, 15,750 tonnesUSD 80min 2024 -
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Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys: dolls' carriages: dolls: other toys: reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or...HS 950300
Share of Ireland's imports20 per cent, 134 source countriesChangedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 94m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,421 a tonne, 4,333 tonnesUSD 75min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboardHS 481910
Share of Ireland's imports56 per cent, 77 source countriesChangeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,155 a tonne, 23,464 tonnesUSD 74min 2024 -
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Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191
Share of Ireland's imports14 per cent, 52 source countriesChangeup 146 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1.4m a tonne, 52 tonnesUSD 74min 2024 -
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Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392330
Share of Ireland's imports56 per cent, 101 source countriesChangeup 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,034 a tonne, 18,014 tonnesUSD 73min 2024 -
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Games: video game consoles and machines, other than those of subheading 9504.30HS 950450
Share of Ireland's imports48 per cent, 70 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 78m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 123,483 a tonne, 585 tonnesUSD 72min 2024 -
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Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail...HS 300215
Share of Ireland's imports3 per cent, 44 source countriesChangedown 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 188m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 9.5m a tonne, 7.5 tonnesUSD 71min 2024 -
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Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towelsHS 481820
Share of Ireland's imports82 per cent, 64 source countriesChangeup 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 60m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,621 a tonne, 19,069 tonnesUSD 69min 2024 -
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Instruments, appliances and machines: parts and accessories for those measuring or checking devices of heading no. 9031HS 903190
Share of Ireland's imports61 per cent, 58 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 64m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 449,215 a tonne, 152 tonnesUSD 68min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500ccHS 870332
Share of Ireland's imports9 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 26 per cent on 2022 (USD 87m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,345 a tonne, 5,706 tonnesUSD 65min 2024 -
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Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or lessHS 180632
Share of Ireland's imports64 per cent, 80 source countriesChangeup 55 per cent on 2022 (USD 41m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,708 a tonne, 7,260 tonnesUSD 63min 2024 -
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Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of Ireland's imports39 per cent, 109 source countriesChangeup 44 per cent on 2022 (USD 44m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 17,656 a tonne, 3,545 tonnesUSD 63min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, incapable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870340
Share of Ireland's imports10 per cent, 24 source countriesChangedown 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 15,869 a tonne, 3,930 tonnesUSD 62min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, not fitted with connectorsHS 854449
Share of Ireland's imports18 per cent, 70 source countriesChangedown 25 per cent on 2022 (USD 82m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,233 a tonne, 7,457 tonnesUSD 61min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326HS 732690
Share of Ireland's imports24 per cent, 106 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,011 a tonne, 10,186 tonnesUSD 61min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421
Share of Ireland's imports11 per cent, 41 source countriesChangeup 92 per cent on 2022 (USD 31m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 10,183 a tonne, 5,844 tonnesUSD 60min 2024 -
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Artificial parts of the bodyHS 902131
Share of Ireland's imports14 per cent, 36 source countriesChangeup 40 per cent on 2022 (USD 42m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 824,548 a tonne, 72 tonnesUSD 59min 2024 -
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Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of polymers of ethylene, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined...HS 392010
Share of Ireland's imports31 per cent, 60 source countriesChangedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 65m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,635 a tonne, 15,888 tonnesUSD 58min 2024 -
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Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kWHS 870195
Share of Ireland's imports70 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 98 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 12,361 a tonne, 4,660 tonnesUSD 58min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730USD 139m in 2024, up 222 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 23 per cent of the line.
- Products containing nicotine, other than tobacco or reconstituted tobacco, intended for inhalation without combustionHS 240412USD 16m in 2024, up 206 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 17 per cent of the line.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: non-alcoholic beerHS 220291USD 34m in 2024, up 197 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 82 per cent of the line.
- Meters: electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters thereofHS 902830USD 21m in 2024, up 179 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 32 per cent of the line.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with materials n.e.c. in heading no. 7210HS 721090USD 19m in 2024, up 175 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 84 per cent of the line.
- Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plasticsHS 640299USD 32m in 2024, up 166 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 20 per cent of the line.
- Turbines: parts of turbo-jets and turbo-propellersHS 841191USD 74m in 2024, up 146 per cent on 2022 (USD 30m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 14 per cent of the line.
- Liqueurs and cordialsHS 220870USD 33m in 2024, up 139 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 48 per cent of the line.
- Wrist-watches: (not electrically operated), automatic winding, whether or not incorporating a stop-watch facility, case of precious metal or of metal clad with precious...HS 910121USD 24m in 2024, up 131 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 48 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or...HS 870210USD 20m in 2024, up 128 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 20 per cent of the line.
- Cocoa: butter, fat and oilHS 180400USD 39m in 2024, up 126 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 84 per cent of the line.
- Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the...HS 761090USD 30m in 2024, up 125 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 36 per cent of the line.
- Juice: orange, not frozen, of a Brix value not exceeding 20, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matterHS 200912USD 23m in 2024, up 124 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 45 per cent of the line.
- Machines: for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substancesHS 847410USD 21m in 2024, up 120 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 84 per cent of the line.
- Buildings: prefabricated, of woodHS 940610USD 33m in 2024, up 117 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 76 per cent of the line.
- Cocoa: paste, not defattedHS 180310USD 43m in 2024, up 117 per cent on 2022 (USD 20m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 99 per cent of the line.
- Oils, essential: of citrus fruits n.e.c. in heading no. 3301 (terpeneless or not), including concretes and absolutesHS 330119USD 41m in 2024, up 116 per cent on 2022 (USD 19m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 31 per cent of the line.
- Chromatographs and electrophoresis instrumentsHS 902720USD 13m in 2024, up 104 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 33 per cent of the line.
- Machines: for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirringHS 847982USD 15m in 2024, up 103 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 28 per cent of the line.
- Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kWHS 870195USD 58m in 2024, up 98 per cent on 2022 (USD 29m in 2022). The United Kingdom supplies 70 per cent of the line.
Where the United Kingdom dominates
Lines where the United Kingdom supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where the United Kingdom ships at least 60 per cent of what Ireland imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 33049961 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 259m; 160 source countries in all.
- Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 22021064 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 193m; 138 source countries in all.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 18069064 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 162m; 93 source countries in all.
- Beer: made from maltHS 22030061 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 133m; 81 source countries in all.
- Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 70109072 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 125m; 79 source countries in all.
- Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal productsHS 19041079 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 124m; 69 source countries in all.
- Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoaHS 19053165 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 124m; 99 source countries in all.
- Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 21039063 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 119m; 102 source countries in all.
- Paper articles: toilet paperHS 48181095 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 113m; 43 source countries in all.
- Perfumes and toilet watersHS 33030063 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 113m; 94 source countries in all.
- Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 34025062 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 108m; 72 source countries in all.
- Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 33059075 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 99m; 121 source countries in all.
- Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91HS 49019966 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 94m; 148 source countries in all.
- Paper articles: handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towelsHS 48182082 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 69m; 64 source countries in all.
- Instruments, appliances and machines: parts and accessories for those measuring or checking devices of heading no. 9031HS 90319061 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 68m; 58 source countries in all.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or lessHS 18063264 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 63m; 80 source countries in all.
- Tractors: n.e.c. in heading no 8701 (other than tractors of heading no 8709): of an engine power exceeding 130kWHS 87019570 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 58m; 24 source countries in all.
- Newspapers, journals and periodicals: whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, appearing less frequently than four times a weekHS 49029097 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 55m; 52 source countries in all.
- Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soapHS 34013081 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 54m; 88 source countries in all.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plasticsHS 72107063 per cent of Ireland's imports of the line, USD 48m; 28 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where the United Kingdom's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Ireland at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490The United Kingdom: USD 1.5bn at USD 177,547 a tonne. Germany: USD 831m (18 per cent of the line) at USD 58,292 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 85,628 a tonne.
- Heterocyclic compounds: lactams: other than 6-hexanelactam (epsilon caprolactam) and clobazam (INN) and methyprylon (INN)HS 293379The United Kingdom: USD 543m at USD 13.5m a tonne. Switzerland: USD 148m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 3.5m a tonne, 74 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 2.9m a tonne.
- Telephone sets: smartphones for cellular or other wireless networksHS 851713The United Kingdom: USD 456m at USD 1.0m a tonne. Vietnam: USD 120m (13 per cent of the line) at USD 785,266 a tonne, 23 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.0m a tonne.
- Turbo-jets: of a thrust exceeding 25kNHS 841112The United Kingdom: USD 317m at USD 1.0m a tonne. United States: USD 183m (23 per cent of the line) at USD 667,896 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.0m a tonne.
- Food preparations: bakers' wares n.e.c. in heading no. 1605, whether or not containing cocoa: communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing...HS 190590The United Kingdom: USD 270m at USD 5,099 a tonne. Germany: USD 44m (9 per cent of the line) at USD 2,671 a tonne, 48 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,339 a tonne.
- Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499The United Kingdom: USD 259m at USD 25,922 a tonne. Germany: USD 20m (5 per cent of the line) at USD 13,875 a tonne, 47 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 25,907 a tonne.
- Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other...HS 851762The United Kingdom: USD 238m at USD 262,618 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 88m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 157,407 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 311,513 a tonne.
- Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210The United Kingdom: USD 193m at USD 1,380 a tonne. Germany: USD 23m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 699 a tonne, 49 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,245 a tonne.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890The United Kingdom: USD 188m at USD 3,296 a tonne. China: USD 29m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 1,667 a tonne, 49 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,258 a tonne.
- Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18HS 180690The United Kingdom: USD 162m at USD 9,556 a tonne. France: USD 16m (7 per cent of the line) at USD 6,324 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,179 a tonne.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690The United Kingdom: USD 146m at USD 8,222 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 27m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 6,189 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 8,081 a tonne.
- Vehicles: with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of...HS 870360The United Kingdom: USD 145m at USD 23,564 a tonne. South Korea: USD 56m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 16,503 a tonne, 30 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 21,255 a tonne.
- Aircraft and spacecraft: parts of aeroplanes, helicopters or unmanned aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8807HS 880730The United Kingdom: USD 139m at USD 460,570 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 19m (3 per cent of the line) at USD 303,835 a tonne, 34 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 533,912 a tonne.
- Beer: made from maltHS 220300The United Kingdom: USD 133m at USD 1,024 a tonne. France: USD 9m (4 per cent of the line) at USD 773 a tonne, 25 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1,062 a tonne.
- Nucleic acids and their salts, other heterocyclic compounds, n.e.c. in heading number 2934HS 293499The United Kingdom: USD 124m at USD 3.4m a tonne. China: USD 200m (12 per cent of the line) at USD 948,476 a tonne, 72 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 1.5m a tonne.
- Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal productsHS 190410The United Kingdom: USD 124m at USD 4,867 a tonne. Germany: USD 16m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 2,858 a tonne, 41 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,867 a tonne.
- Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoaHS 190531The United Kingdom: USD 124m at USD 4,798 a tonne. Netherlands: USD 32m (17 per cent of the line) at USD 2,872 a tonne, 40 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,547 a tonne.
- Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390The United Kingdom: USD 119m at USD 3,716 a tonne. Germany: USD 12m (6 per cent of the line) at USD 2,883 a tonne, 22 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 4,399 a tonne.
- Perfumes and toilet watersHS 330300The United Kingdom: USD 113m at USD 83,254 a tonne. France: USD 14m (8 per cent of the line) at USD 11,112 a tonne, 87 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 31,642 a tonne.
- Hair preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3305HS 330590The United Kingdom: USD 99m at USD 19,555 a tonne. Italy: USD 13m (10 per cent of the line) at USD 6,895 a tonne, 65 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 11,990 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What Ireland buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Ireland with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is the United Kingdom's part of everything Ireland imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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