evidence: This claim is accurate. In 2019, the ratio of the estimated total value of Northern Ireland purchases from Great Britain (£13.4bn) to purchases from Ireland (£3.0bn) was 4.5:1. The ratio has been similar since 2013. However, the figures may not tell the full story as they do not provide information on transport/shipping routes or the country of origin of any goods purchased. [...] For 2019 sales by Northern Ireland companies, the value of sales to Great Britain (£11.3bn) is 2.5 times greater than the value of exported goods and services to Ireland (£4.5bn). The data show a similar ratio between these two markets since 2011. [...] For 2019 sales by Northern Ireland companies, the value of sales to Great Britain (£11.3bn) is 2.5 times greater than the value of exported goods and services to Ireland (£4.5bn). This ratio has been similar since 2011.