Core Insights - Ireland's exports have declined for the third consecutive month, with an August year-on-year decrease of 6.7% to €16.2 billion [1] - Imports also fell by 1.5% to €11 billion in August [1] Export and Import Details - The largest export category, medical and pharmaceutical products, saw a significant decline of 20.4% [1] - Exports to the United States decreased by 38.5%, while exports to the European Union increased by 24.6% [1] - Exports to the United Kingdom fell by 8.3% [1] Major Trading Partners - The United States, Netherlands, and Germany were the largest export partners for Ireland in August, accounting for 25.2%, 15%, and 11.6% of total exports, respectively [1]