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The pharmaceutical sector accounted for half (50%) of the total value of exports in 2018, comprising almost €70 billion.
Exports from the manufacturing and construction enterprises were worth €28.9 billion (21%), and exports from the agri-food sector were €17.8 billion, or 13% of total exports.
The retail and wholesale sector was the largest importer in 2018, accounting for €33.4 billion (37% of the total) of goods imported.
The services sector, which includes aircraft leasing companies, imported €28.1 billion (31%) of goods.
| X-axis label | Value of Exports |
|---|---|
| Agri/food | 17.7542733408037 |
| Pharmaceutical | 69.4545023585099 |
| Other manufacturing and construction | 28.9262236570508 |
| Wholesale/retail | 10.3647956352857 |
| Services/Other | 8.62792092202858 |
| X-axis label | Value of Imports |
|---|---|
| Agri/food | 3.80893464309737 |
| Pharmaceutical | 9.23106536198847 |
| Other manufacturing and construction | 14.5542466497459 |
| Wholesale/retail | 33.3998888797957 |
| Services/Other | 28.1283998649338 |
| Table 4.1 Exports and Imports by Economic Sector 2018 | ||||
| Sector | Exports | Imports | ||
| Value | % total | Value | % total | |
| Agri/food | 17,754 | 13 | 3,809 | 4 |
| Pharmaceutical | 69,455 | 50 | 9,231 | 10 |
| Other Manufacturing and Construction | 28,926 | 21 | 14,554 | 16 |
| Wholesale/Retail | 10,365 | 7 | 33,400 | 37 |
| Services | 8,628 | 6 | 28,128 | 31 |
| Unknown | 4,472 | 3 | 2,240 | 2 |
| Total | 139,600 | 100 | 91,362 | 100 |
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