Ierland: buitenlandse handel

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Outlook for 2012-16: External sector
Import growth has been more subdued than export growth, causing the current account to record a small surplus of 0.5% of GDP in 2010 after ten years in deficit. We expect it to remain in surplus over the forecast period, as weakness in domestic demand persists and increased competitiveness continues to hold up exports of goods and services, despite weaker demand in important markets, especially in the first half of the forecast period.