Following the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol, 2022 data confirmed a significant surge in cross-border trade between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with imports rising by 32% and exports by 31% compared to 2021. This sharp increase was primarily driven by businesses reorienting supply chains to bypass new customs requirements on the Irish Sea border, according to reports. For more details on these trade figures, visit cso.ie . Trapped by Brexit: Why Northern Ireland Is Paying the Price