Malta (MLT) and Ireland (IRL) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Malta-Ireland Trade: In 2023, Malta exported $11.2M to Ireland. The main products that Malta exported to Ireland were Packaged Medicaments ($7.25M), Medical Instruments ($1.47M), and Sauces and Seasonings ($622k). Over the past 5 years the exports of Malta to Ireland have decreased at an annualized rate of 3.33%, from $13.3M in 2018 to $11.2M in 2023.

In 2020, Malta exported services to Ireland worth $10.3M, with Travel ($10.3M) being the largest in terms of value.

Ireland-Malta Trade: In 2023, Ireland exported $125M to Malta. The main products that Ireland exported to Malta were Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($63.6M), Packaged Medicaments ($19.9M), and Scented Mixtures ($4.96M). Over the past 5 years the exports of Ireland to Malta have increased at an annualized rate of 4.1%, from $60.6M in 2018 to $125M in 2023.

In 2020, Ireland exported services to Malta worth $97.1M, with Other business services ($48M), Insurance services ($27.4M), and Financial services ($11.4M) being the largest in terms of value.

Comparison In 2023, Malta ranked 112 in total exports ($8.21B), and does not have data regarding Economic Complexity Index. That same year, Ireland ranked 17 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.31), and 29 in total exports ($241B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2023, Malta exported $11.2M to Ireland. The main products exported from Malta to Ireland were Packaged Medicaments ($7.25M), Medical Instruments ($1.47M), and Sauces and Seasonings ($622k). During the last 5 years the exports of Malta to Ireland have decreased at an annualized rate of 3.33%, from $13.3M in 2018 to $11.2M in 2023.

In 2018, Ireland exported $125M to Malta. The main products exported from Ireland to Malta were Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($63.6M), Packaged Medicaments ($19.9M), and Scented Mixtures ($4.96M). During the last 5 years the exports of Ireland to Malta have increased at an annualized rate of 4.1%, from $60.6M in 2023 to $125M in 2018.

Exports from Malta () to Ireland () (2023)

Exports from Ireland () to Malta () (2023)

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Trade between Malta () and Ireland ()

Malta Exports

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Ireland Exports

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Malta
Top DestinationNigeria$2.26B

Ireland
Top DestinationUnited States$67.4B

This map shows whether countries import more from Malta or Ireland. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Malta and Ireland or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2023, countries that imported more from Malta than Ireland included Nigeria ($2.26B), Tunisia ($255M), and Ghana ($100M).

In 2023, countries that imported more from Ireland than Malta included United States ($67.4B), Germany ($26.7B), and United Kingdom ($20.5B).

Difference in imports from Ireland () and Malta () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Malta - Ireland

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This chart compares trade between Malta and Ireland by product, considering products traded by both, Malta and Ireland.

During 2023, Malta had a large net trade with Ireland in the exports of Chemical Products ($7.36M), Instruments ($1.76M), and Foodstuffs ($1.17M).

During 2018, Ireland had a large net trade with Malta in the exports of Transportation ($64.7M), Chemical Products ($30.5M), and Animal Products ($12.3M).

Bilateral Service Trade

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In 2020, Malta exported services to Ireland worth $10.3M, with Travel ($10.3M) being the largest in terms of value.

In 2020, Ireland exported services to Malta worth $97.1M, with Other business services ($48M), Insurance services ($27.4M), and Financial services ($11.4M) being the largest in terms of value.

Service trade data is presented based on availability.

Services Exports from Malta () to Ireland () (2020)

Services Exports from Ireland () to Malta () (2020)

Service Trade

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Competitive Landscape

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Malta and Ireland. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Malta indicates it has a comparative advantage over Ireland. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Ireland indicates it has a comparative advantage over Malta.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Malta () to Ireland () (2023)

Exports from Ireland () to Malta () (2023)

Latest Data

Trade between Malta () and Ireland ()

Malta Exports

Ireland Exports

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Ireland () and Malta () (2023)

Comparative Advantage Malta - Ireland

Bilateral Service Trade

Services Exports from Malta () to Ireland () (2020)

Services Exports from Ireland () to Malta () (2020)

Service Trade

Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Malta () and Ireland () (2023)

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