November sees increase in value of exports
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The value of Irish exports increased in November, according to figures from the CSO today.
They show a 7% increase, from October, of €552m to €8bn.
Meanwhile, imports decreased by 11%, or 481m, to €3.7bn, resulting in a 32% increase in the seasonally adjusted trade surplus to €4.28bn.
Comparing exports in November 2012 to those in November 2011, the value of exports decreased by €305, or 4%, over the 12 months.
The EU accounted for 56% of total exports in November 2012, while the US was the main non-EU destination, accounting for 18% of total exports.
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