205. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the level of trade between Norway and Ireland in each of the years 2013 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4270/16]

The latest year for which full trade figures (goods and services) are available is 2014. These show that total trade between Ireland and Norway in 2014 amounted to €2.6 billion. This comprises €1.5 billion in exports and €1.1 billion in imports. Details are set out below. In 2014, goods exports to Norway amounted to €320 million while services exports amounted to €1.2 billion. The principal goods exported to Norway from Ireland in 2014 were Metalliferous ores & metal scrap; Essential oils & perfume materials and Medical and pharmaceutical products. In 2014, Ireland’s principal imports from Norway were Petroleum & petroleum products. Disaggregated data is not available in respect of services.

Enterprise Ireland (EI) client company exports to Norway have been in the region of €100 million per annum over the last two years. EI market advisers work with their client companies to find a tailored solution, through a range of services, to help them access the market or accelerate their growth in Norway.

Norway is our 34 largest export market for goods and the 17 largest for Services.

Goods Trade, Ireland- Norway

Services Trade, Ireland – Norway