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As of 2022, Ireland's merchandise exports totaled approximately **€208 billion**, with a significant portion derived from high-value sectors such as pharmaceuticals and technology. ([Central Statistics Office][1]) ### 🇮🇪 Top 20 Export Products of Ireland (2022) | Rank | Product Category | Export Value (USD) | Share of Total Exports | | | ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | | 1 | **Pharmaceutical products** | \$89.7 billion | 37.3% | | | 2 | **Organic chemicals** | \$46.3 billion | 19.3% | | | 3 | **Optical, technical, medical apparatus** | \$21.1 billion | 8.8% | | | 4 | **Electrical machinery and equipment** | \$14.4 billion | 6.0% | | | 5 | **Essential oils, perfumes, cosmetics, toiletries** | \$12.2 billion | 5.1% | | | 6 | **Machinery including computers** | \$11.0 billion | 4.6% | | | 7 | **Aircraft, spacecraft** | \$6.6 billion | 2.7% | | | 8 | **Miscellaneous chemical products** | \$4.7 billion | 2.0% | | | 9 | **Dairy products, eggs, honey** | \$4.6 billion | 1.9% | | | 10 | **Meat and edible meat offal** | \$4.2 billion | 1.8% | | | 11 | **Cereal, flour, starch, milk preparations and products** | \$2.65 billion | 1.1% | | | 12 | **Inorganic chemicals, precious metal compounds, isotopes** | \$2.57 billion | 1.1% | | | 13 | **Beverages, spirits and vinegar** | \$2.5 billion | 1.0% | | | 14 | **Plastics and articles thereof** | \$2.16 billion | 0.9% | | | 15 | **Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins** | \$1.38 billion | 0.6% | | | 16 | **Meat, fish and seafood preparations** | \$985 million | 0.4% | | | 17 | **Live animals** | \$877 million | 0.4% | | | 18 | **Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products** | \$855 million | 0.4% | | | 19 | **Albuminoids, modified starches, glues, enzymes** | \$847 million | 0.4% | | | 20 | **Wood and articles of wood, wood charcoal** | \$685 million | 0.3% | ([World's Top Exports][2], [Trading Economics][3]) | *Note: Export values and shares are approximate and based on available trade data.* ### 🌍 Top Export Destinations Ireland's primary export partners in 2022 included: * **United States**: \$66 billion (30% of total exports) * **Germany**: \$26 billion (12.1%) * **United Kingdom**: \$23 billion (10.6%) * **Belgium**: \$18.5 billion (8.4%) * **Netherlands**: \$14.9 billion (6.8%) * **China**: \$13.7 billion (6.3%) * **France**: \$7.5 billion (3.4%) * **Italy**: \$4.8 billion (2.2%) * **Japan**: \$4.3 billion (2.0%) * **Canada**: \$3.6 billion (1.6%)([TrendEconomy][4], [en.wikipedia.org][5], [TrendEconomy][6]) *Note: The percentages are approximate and based on available trade data.* These figures highlight Ireland's strong trade relationships, particularly with countries in the European Union and North America. The country's export economy is characterized by a heavy reliance on high-tech and pharmaceutical products. If you need more detailed information on specific export categories or trade partners, feel free to ask! [1]: https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-ti/irelandstradeingoods2022/exportsandimports2022/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Exports and Imports 2022 Ireland's Trade in Goods 2022 - Central ... - CSO" [2]: https://www.worldstopexports.com/irelands-top-10-exports/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Ireland’s Top 10 Exports - World's Top Exports" [3]: https://tradingeconomics.com/ireland/exports-by-category?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Ireland Exports By Category - TRADING ECONOMICS" [4]: https://trendeconomy.com/data/export_h2/Ireland/TOTAL?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Ireland | Exports | ALL COMMODITIES | 2022 - trendeconomy.com" [5]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_the_Republic_of_Ireland?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Economy of the Republic of Ireland" [6]: https://trendeconomy.com/data/export_h2/Ireland?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Ireland | Exports | ALL COMMODITIES | 2022 - trendeconomy.com"