Ireland (IE:DUB),The most important sectors of Ireland’s economy in 2018 were industry (36.5%), information and communication (12.1%) and wholesale and retail trade, transport, accommodation and food service activities (11.7%) and public administration, defence, education, human health and social work activities (10.5%). Intra-EU trade accounts for 50% of Ireland’s exports (Belgium 13% and Germany 7%), while outside the EU 28% go to the United States and 5% to Switzerland. In terms of imports, 64% come from EU Member States (France and Germany both 12%), while outside the EU 17% come from the United States and 4% from China.