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If you’re looking for the cheapest way to ship a package from the USA to Ireland, Shipixy makes international shipping to Ireland quick, easy, and affordable. We make it easy to compare prices, delivery times, and tracking options of top international courier companies in a single place. 

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Table of Contents
  1. What is the Cheapest Way to Ship to Ireland?
  2. Ship with UPS
  3. Ship with USPS
  4. Ship with FedEx
  5. How Long Does It Take to Ship a Parcel to Ireland?
  6. How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Parcel to Ireland?
  7. Irish Customs Regulations and Prohibited Items
  8. Which Items Cannot be Shipped to Ireland?
  9. Ready to Send Your Parcel to Ireland?

What is the Cheapest Way to Ship to Ireland?

When you make purchases from the USA and deliver to Ireland, it is advisable to get a trusted carrier to deliver safely, fast, and reliably. Shipixy partners with major couriers, including UPS, USPS, and FedEx, and provides you with various delivery options based on the type of package and delivery time.

Ship with UPS

UPS Worldwide Saver is one of the most appropriate and fastest methods of forwarding packages to Ireland. Shipment normally takes 1-3 business days, depending on the service selected. 

Ship with USPS

USPS International Priority or First-Class Package International are good choices in case you require a cheap service. USPS might be slower than express, yet it offers quality service at a lower cost, which is appropriate in case of sending lightweight packages and non-urgent packages to Ireland.

Ship with FedEx

The FedEx International Economy and FedEx International Priority are known to be popular choices in shipments to Ireland. FedEx offers door-to-door delivery, tracking of shipments, and dependable customs clearance. 

 How Long Does It Take to Ship a Parcel to Ireland?

The Shipment time between the USA and Ireland varies depending on the courier and the nature of the service. The express options, such as UPS Worldwide Saver or FedEx Priority, take 1-3 business days, whereas economy services take about 5-10 business days to deliver a parcel from the USA to Ireland. 

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Parcel to Ireland?

When you book your shipping with Shipixy, you can ship a package from the USA to Ireland at a starting price of about $37. The prices are calculated according to the weight of the parcel, size, and speed of delivery.

Irish Customs Regulations and Prohibited Items

When a parcel is delivered to Ireland, it is necessary to pay attention to the Irish customs regulations to prevent delays or returns. You will have to provide a custom declaration document that includes the shipment contents, value, and purpose. 

Which Items Cannot be Shipped to Ireland? 

Items that cannot be shipped to Ireland are:

  • Illegal substances and drugs
  • Firearms or ammunition that are either offensive or dangerous
  • Live or dead plant material
  • Tobacco products
  • Chinese plastic kitchenware
  • Electronic cigarettes and citizen band radios
  • Fake products or sensitive content

Always read the most recent restrictions on the Irish Revenue Commissioners' site before shipping to make sure that your package adheres to all shipping rules and regulations. 

Ready to Send Your Parcel to Ireland?

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Key facts about Ireland

Ireland has a population of about 5.5 million (2025), and its capital is Dublin.

In 2025, the population grew by 1.6%, and 64.6% of people lived in urban areas. The currency is the euro (EUR), and the official languages are English and Irish.

In Ireland, standard time is UTC+00:00, with daylight saving time in summer, traffic drives on the left and the international calling code is +353.

Ireland's gross domestic product (GDP) was $721.7 billion in 2025, or $131,592 per person. It exported $1 trillion and imported $720.9 billion of goods and services in 2025, so trade equaled 240% of GDP.

Ireland at a glance
CapitalDublin
Population (2025)5,484,367
Land area (2024)68,890 km² (26,599 sq mi)
Currencyeuro (EUR)
Official languagesEnglish, Irish
Time zone (standard)UTC+00:00
Calling code+353
Internet domain.ie
Drives on theleft
GDP (2025)$721.7 billion
GDP per person (2025)$131,592
GDP of Ireland, 2016 to 2025
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Ireland's GDP grew from $305.4 billion in 2016 to $721.7 billion in 2025, while the population went from 4,762,722 to 5,484,367. The largest one-year rise was in 2021, up 21.6%. Divided by population, that is about $64,130 per person in 2016 and $131,592 in 2025.

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GDP and population of Ireland by year
YearGDP (current US$)Population
2025$721.7 billion5,484,367
2024$609.2 billion5,395,790
2023$567.4 billion5,311,538
2022$548.3 billion5,212,836
2021$530.4 billion5,110,585
2020$436 billion5,039,747
2019$407.2 billion4,976,456
2018$395.8 billion4,898,022
2017$348.4 billion4,827,445
2016$305.4 billion4,762,722

Trade between the United States and Ireland

In 2025, the United States exported $19.3 billion of goods to Ireland and imported $133.6 billion, a U.S. trade deficit of $114.4 billion.

U.S. exports to Ireland rose 14.8% from $16.8 billion in 2024.

Among the 42 countries in Europe that Shipixy ships to, Ireland ranks 9th as a market for U.S. goods, between Spain ($26.6 billion) and Poland ($14.3 billion).

U.S. goods trade with Ireland, 2016 to 2025
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U.S. exports to Ireland ranged from $9.6 billion (2016) to $19.3 billion (2025); U.S. imports ranged from $45.5 billion to $133.6 billion. The United States had a goods trade surplus with Ireland in zero of these 10 years. Exports in 2025 were 43.7% above the 10-year average of $13.4 billion.

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U.S. goods trade with Ireland by year
YearU.S. exportsU.S. importsBalance
2025$19.26 billion$133.6 billion-$114.4 billion
2024$16.77 billion$103.3 billion-$86.49 billion
2023$16.83 billion$82.42 billion-$65.59 billion
2022$15.95 billion$82.64 billion-$66.69 billion
2021$13.73 billion$73.88 billion-$60.14 billion
2020$10.67 billion$66.05 billion-$55.38 billion
2019$9.797 billion$61.88 billion-$52.09 billion
2018$10.75 billion$57.45 billion-$46.7 billion
2017$10.71 billion$48.86 billion-$38.15 billion
2016$9.565 billion$45.53 billion-$35.96 billion
U.S. goods trade with Ireland by month, 2025
$0$20B$40BJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to Ireland ranged from $1.2 billion in January to $2.2 billion in August. U.S. imports from Ireland peaked in March at $31.1 billion. The busiest quarter for exports was the third (July to September), with $5.7 billion or 29.4% of the year.

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U.S. goods trade with Ireland by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsU.S. imports
January 2025$1.249 billion$13.6 billion
February 2025$1.276 billion$15.24 billion
March 2025$1.401 billion$31.05 billion
April 2025$1.403 billion$10.83 billion
May 2025$1.587 billion$13.41 billion
June 2025$1.386 billion$6.669 billion
July 2025$1.743 billion$4.301 billion
August 2025$2.188 billion$5.026 billion
September 2025$1.731 billion$19.95 billion
October 2025$1.793 billion$4.961 billion
November 2025$1.725 billion$4.789 billion
December 2025$1.774 billion$3.827 billion

The top three categories, pharmaceutical preparations, civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts and computer accessories, made up 44% of U.S. exports to Ireland in 2025. The fastest growing of these was computers, up 264.9% from 2024.

Top U.S. exports to Ireland by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Pharmaceutical preparations$5.492 billion$4.504 billion$4.118 billion+21.9%
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$1.785 billion$1.617 billion$2.419 billion+10.4%
Computer accessories$1.187 billion$514.7 million$400.8 million+130.7%
Other industrial supplies$1.133 billion$1.101 billion$709.4 million+2.9%
Semiconductors$1.087 billion$871.5 million$1.054 billion+24.7%
Crude oil$925.5 million$1.033 billion$1.212 billion-10.4%
Medicinal Equipment$794.2 million$729.3 million$682.8 million+8.9%
Computers$713.3 million$195.5 million$151.1 million+264.9%
Industrial machines, other$704.3 million$1.259 billion$1.08 billion-44.1%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$645.9 million$625 million$675.6 million+3.3%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Minimum value shipments$620.1 million$559.5 million$550.4 million+10.8%
Telecommunications equipment$416.2 million$285.4 million$266.6 million+45.9%
Chemicals-other$345.1 million$309.4 million$290.1 million+11.6%
Electric apparatus$265.7 million$240.4 million$250.5 million+10.5%
Alcoholic beverages, excluding wine$238 million$173.2 million$46.99 million+37.5%
Chemicals-organic$230.3 million$208.5 million$300.6 million+10.4%
Corn$220.9 million$139.8 million$72.69 million+58%
Plastic materials$179.6 million$172.6 million$181.4 million+4.1%
Other foods$162.9 million$167.2 million$142.3 million-2.6%
Finished metal shapes$161.3 million$135.7 million$132.1 million+18.9%

The United States bought mostly pharmaceutical preparations, U.S. goods returned, and reimports and cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c. from Ireland in 2025, together 89.8% of U.S. imports from there. The largest, pharmaceutical preparations, was worth $107.9 billion, up 47.3% from 2024.

Top U.S. imports from Ireland by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Pharmaceutical preparations$107.9 billion$73.22 billion$50.97 billion+47.3%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$6.154 billion$7.092 billion$6.817 billion-13.2%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$6.007 billion$5.493 billion$5.799 billion+9.4%
Medicinal equipment$3.673 billion$3.211 billion$2.812 billion+14.4%
Other foods$2.518 billion$4.228 billion$3.677 billion-40.4%
Semiconductors$2.097 billion$2.169 billion$1.897 billion-3.3%
Industrial machines, other$455.7 million$273.9 million$261.2 million+66.4%
Computers$414.5 million$260 million$77.9 million+59.5%
Minimum value shipments$380.1 million$362.2 million$364.5 million+4.9%
Alcoholic beverages, excluding wine$376.1 million$339.4 million$274.8 million+10.8%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Chemicals-other, n.e.c.$364.8 million$368.6 million$312.2 million-1%
Chemicals-organic$335 million$2.668 billion$5.806 billion-87.4%
Dairy products and eggs$334.5 million$623.4 million$431.5 million-46.3%
Industrial supplies, other$308.4 million$277.6 million$340.9 million+11.1%
Materials handling equipment$308.3 million$388.3 million$377 million-20.6%
Measuring, testing, control instruments$217.4 million$335.4 million$188.6 million-35.2%
Tobacco, waxes, etc.$192.1 million$164 million$154.7 million+17.2%
Wine, beer, and related products$177.9 million$206.1 million$162 million-13.7%
Computer accessories$159 million$147.5 million$115.1 million+7.8%
Toiletries and cosmetics$140.2 million$129.9 million$144.1 million+7.9%

Countries near Ireland

Ireland shares a land or sea border with one country: the United Kingdom.

By population, Ireland is the 23rd largest of the 42 countries in Europe on our list, between Norway (5.6 million) and Slovakia (5.4 million).