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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Lisa O'Carroll Brexit correspondent

Trade across Irish border booms after Brexit amid energy growth

A lorry followed by cars crosses the border between Ireland and the UK in 2020 in Newry, Northern Ireland.
Trade between Northern Ireland and Ireland is booming in both directions post Brexit. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

Northern Ireland and Ireland are enjoying what appears to be a €4bn (£3.4bn) boost, with inter-country trade booming in both directions post Brexit, figures reveal.

Official government data released in Dublin by the Central Statistics Office showed that imports from Northern Ireland to Ireland increased 23% to €1.9bn between January and May 2022 compared with the same period in 2021.

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