Ireland

The structure of Ireland’s economy is different from other EU countries. The manufacturing sector is much larger than most member states, and agriculture is more important than in other countries within Western Europe. Employment in the agri-food industry accounts for about 8%. Retail sales account for 50% of all personal consumption. The Irish are very loyal to their own produce, however are willing to try new things. It is very common that US companies will already be exporting products to the United Kingdom and the same importer will then sell on products to Ireland. As with the UK, it takes on average 18 months from initial market survey to the time product appears on shelves. Exhibiting at Irish food trade shows is a good way to put a new product in front of a wider audience.

U.S. Embassy, London

Covers the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

+44 20 7891 3313

Upcoming Events

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Past Events

ANUGA 2023 in Cologne, Germany
ANUGA 2023 in Cologne, Germany
October 07, 2023 - October 11, 2023 – Cologne
Seafood Expo Global 2023 in Barcelona
Seafood Expo Global 2023 in Barcelona
April 25, 2023 - April 27, 2023 – Barcelona
ISM 2023 Cologne
ISM 2023 Cologne
April 23, 2023 - April 25, 2023 – Cologne
BIOFACH 2023
BIOFACH 2023
February 14, 2023 - February 17, 2023 – Nuremberg
Fruit Logistica 2023
Fruit Logistica 2023
February 08, 2023 - February 10, 2023 – Berlin

Reports for Ireland

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