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Export Opportunities in Asia Pacific (APAC)

In 2020, Asia’s GDP overtook the GDP of the rest of the world combined. By 2030, the territory is expected to contribute roughly 60% of global growth.

In 2022 business from Northern Ireland exported £925 million worth of products and services to the Asia Pacific territory, including Australia.

NI Economics Trade Statistics, NISRA, published December 2023

What trade advisory services are available for businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region?

The majority of that GDP growth will come from not only China (the world's second largest economy) but also from Southeast Asian countries like: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam; and the Northeast Asian countries of Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.

Invest NI’s Asia Pacific team is particularly focused on the below sectors:

  • Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
  • Agri-Food
  • Education
  • Life & Health Sciences
  • Technology

In addition to being sector focused, a network of Trade Advisory Support experts work with our in-market professionals in Australia, China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore. This service provides support to exporting companies across all sectors of economic activity.

Upcoming Asia Pacific Trade Missions and Exhibitions

  • Smart Cities Cluster Mission to South Korea & Japan

  • Northern Ireland Net Zero Exchange

  • Technology Trade Mission to Singapore

Interested in exporting to Asia Pacific (APAC)?

Contact us to find out if one of our in-market advisors can help your business.

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