Irish merchandise exports rose in September; Imports fell again; US-owned pharmaceutical sector offset other losses

Seasonally adjusted Irish merchandise exports  rose by 11% in September, relative to August 2009 and imports fell by 2%. August 2009 exports declined by 6% relative to July 2009 while imports fell by 4%. The US-owned medical and pharmaceutical products offset losses in other sectors, according to the CSO.

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