IEA Says Importers Prioritising Goods to Minimise Supply Chain Disruptions

14th December 2021

Supply chains and more findings from the Irish Exporters Association can be read below. Above a containership which operates between the UK, Ireland and mainland continental Europe. Credit: Port of Cork-twitter

As RTE News reports, supply chain issues are a global phenomenon, and Irish importers are prioritising what they import to minimise the effects of disruptions.

Ireland exported €162 billion worth of goods in 2020 and figures so far this year suggest exports will be as high in 2021.

However, there has been a noticeable increase in imports to Ireland, driven by consumer demand and a growing economy.

According to Simon McKeever, CEO of the Irish Exporters Asssociation, Ireland isn't immune to global supply chain problems, and importers are being selective of inventory where possible.

More here on what the IEA said on trends and trade.

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

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