Export distribution by country (2023)

The United States leads the list with $680.5 billion in exports, representing 15.7% of total exports among the top countries. The United Kingdom follows with $449.2 billion (10.3%), and Ireland stands at $340.1 billion (7.8%). India, Germany, and China also contribute significantly, ranging from 5% to 6.6% each. Notably, while these top 10 countries collectively hold a major share, the “Others” category accounts for the largest portion at $1,409 billion or 32.4%, indicating that a substantial portion of global exports comes from countries outside the top 10. This highlights both the dominance of key economies and the diverse participation of smaller nations in global trade.

Import distribution by country (2023)

The United States ranks first with imports totaling $409.7 billion, accounting for 11.1% of the total. Ireland follows closely at $361.8 billion (9.8%), with Germany at $256.6 billion (7%) and the United Kingdom at $218.2 billion (5.9%). Other notable importers include the Netherlands, France, China, Singapore, Japan, and Switzerland, each contributing between 3.4% and 5.6%. Despite these significant figures, the “Others” category dominates, representing $1,455.9 billion or 39.4% of total imports. This underscores the broad distribution of global import activity, with numerous countries outside the top 10 playing a vital role in international trade.