Trade with Ireland
Innovative, flexible and trusted.
Ireland has the infrastructure, talent and culture to support innovation from startups to international corporations.
We are an educated, creative and resourceful people, recognised for our adaptability when faced with new challenges.
Why trade with Ireland?
Ireland’s reputation for talent and education is recognised on a global scale. The Institute for Management Development (World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022) ranks Ireland:
3rd
in the world for flexibility and adaptability of workforce
19th
in the world for availability of finance skills
4th
in the world for labour productivity.
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Competitive advantage
Innovative, flexible and trusted
Our dynamic business environment and multi-cultural population have made Ireland the fastest growing economy in the European Union and home to global leaders across an array of sectors.
Irish companies are delivering competitive advantage in key industries such as finance, digital technology and life sciences.
Ireland’s uniquely open, fast-moving and collaborative economy has developed business people and companies with an unequalled track record of meeting the needs of global market leaders.
Explore Ireland's innovation and creativity
Stories that demonstrate Ireland's impact in trade, innovation and creativity
Our partners
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Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets.
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Bord Bia
The role of Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, is to act as a link between Irish food, drink and horticulture suppliers and existing and potential customers throughout the world.
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Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Bord Iascaigh Mhara helps to develop the Irish Seafood Industry by providing technical expertise, business support, funding, training and promoting responsible environmental practice.
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Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Supporting the commercial development of Irish designers and makers, stimulating innovation, championing design thinking and informing Government policy.
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The Irish Advantage
Learn more about the #IrishAdvantage