Why trade with Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland has an established track record as a global business partner, exporting a large range of products and services to over 100 countries. Our companies have a wealth of experience in providing innovative and quality products and services that are highly valued by customers. Highlighted below, are the benefits of trading with Northern Ireland.
25% of all computer read/write heads are made by Seagate Technology in Londonderry in one of the UK’s largest nanotechnology sites.
Over 30% of the world’s airline seats are made in Northern Ireland by B/E Aerospace.
10% of the world's cholesterol tests are made by Randox in Northern Ireland.
30% of the famous London red buses are manufactured by Wright Group in Northern Ireland, including the New Routemaster for London.
40% of the world's mobile stone crushing and screening equipment is made in Northern Ireland.
Cameras designed and manufactured in Belfast by Andor Technology , were used by a team of international astronomers to discover two new Jupiter-sized planets.
About Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is an integral part of the United Kingdom with easy access to mainland Europe.
- Capital city: Belfast
- English speaking
- Population 1.8 million
- Currency GBP Sterling
- 3 airports - daily flights to European business centres and Great Britain. Regular direct flights to US.
- 90 minutes from Belfast to Dublin airport
- 60 minute flight time to London
- 4 sea ports connecting Northern Ireland to the world
- Advanced road and rail network
- The highest availability of superfast broadband in the UK and a 100 GB per second telecoms link between Northern Ireland, Europe and North America
The Americas and Northern Ireland have long-established cultural and trade links.
Northern Ireland exports a wide range of products and services to customers across the Americas – from oats and materials handling equipment to the USA, diesel storage tanks to Chile and aircraft seats to Canada. Our expertise spans a number of business sectors including Technology, Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing and Materials Handling.
If you’re looking for world-class products, services and technologies, then look no further than Northern Ireland.
Our Sectors
- Technology
- Materials Handling
- Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing
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- Aerospace & Defence
- Construction
- Energy & Renewables
- Financial & Professional Services
- Food & Drink
- Global Business Services
- Life & Health Sciences
- TV, Film & Digital Media
Over 100 international tech investors including SAP, Fujitsu, SR Labs and Cybersource (Visa) are already operating within Northern Irelands thriving clusters.
Clusters and expertise in cyber security, financial software, mobile telecoms, network management, data analytics, payments technology and health IT, Northern Ireland is an ideal base to develop products, and to grow and support a European customer base.
Technology
Areas of expertise
- Cyber security
- Financial software
- Mobile telecoms
- Network management
- Data analytics
- Payments technology
- Health IT
Who's here?
Northern Ireland is a recognised centre of excellence in the design and manufacture of materials handling equipment. Machinery from Northern Ireland is used in iron ore mining in India, road construction in Peru, diamond exploration in South Africa and sand washing in the Arabian Gulf.
Materials Handling
Areas of expertise
- Mobile Screening & Crushing Machinery
- Road Surfacing
- Recycling
- Waste Handling Equipment
Who's here?
Northern Ireland has a strong tradition of innovation and a strong engineering heritage.
Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing
Areas of expertise
- Aerospace & Defence
- Automotive
- Materials Handling
- Life and Health Sciences
Who's here?
Founded on a strong engineering heritage, Northern Ireland is a global leader in aerospace and defence technology. Major aerospace corporations depend on Northern Ireland's reliable supply chain to provide high value-added products and services cost-effectively and on time using excellent logistical services.
Aerospace & Defence
Areas of expertise
- Precision Machining
- Composites Design and Manufacturing
- Advanced Metal Forming
- Seating and Interiors
- Design and Stress
- Tooling Design and Manufacturing
Who's here?
Northern Ireland provides expertise, products and services for roads, bridges, rail, airports, housing, energy, education and healthcare projects in Great Britain and across the world.
Construction
Areas of expertise
- General Contracting
- Civil Engineering
- Building Envelope
- Interior Fit-Out
- Facilities Management
- Professional Services
Who's here?
Northern Ireland's engineering, technological and construction expertise makes it the ideal partner for businesses focusing on the renewables and energy sector.
Energy & Renewables
Areas of expertise
- Biofuels including Biomass, Anaerobic Digestion, Feedstock Supply
- Design
- Manufacturing
- Installation
- Operation & Maintenance
Who's here?
The combination of a smart, determined and innovative workforce, and operating costs that are up to 50% lower than London makes Northern Ireland the perfect location.
Financial Services
FS sector in Northern Ireland includes: fund administration, investment operations, legal services, compliance, financial software development, infrastructure support, risk management, analytics, and actuarial services.
Legal
Sharing a regulatory framework and company law regime with England and Wales, Northern Ireland is a proven location of choice for international legal services.
Areas of expertise
- Financial Services Technology
- Capital Markets Technology
- Fund Administration Operations
- Risk, Regulation and Compliance
- Asset Management
- Actuarial & Analytics
- Marketing & Research
- Consultancy
- Captive Legal Services
- Shared Services
- Legal Process Outsourcing
- In-house Counsel
- Software Solutions
Who's here?
Pure, natural, quality that's what Northern Ireland's food and drink is known for across the world. Our success is down to our pure, lush countryside, and farmers and producers who are dedicated to traceability, passionate about quality.
Food & Drink
Areas of expertise
- Red Meat
- Poultry
- Dairy
- Bakery
- Artisan and Specialty
Who's here?
Vibrant sector includes contact centres, security services, facilities management, recruitment services and business to business services.
Global Business Services
Areas of expertise
- Shared Services
- Knowledge Services
- Customer Contact
- Recruitment Services
- Staff Augmentation
Who's here?
Northern Ireland has a thriving life and health sciences sector, with strong collaboration between industry, academia and clinicians. The region is an ideal location for companies who wish to grow or access the European market, reduce costs or access specific expertise for product development.
Life & Health Sciences
Subsectors
- Big Data
- Precision Medicine
- Diagnostics
- Clinical Trials
Clinical Specialisms
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Inflammation
- Respiratory
- Diabetes
Who's here?
TV, Film & Digital Media is a vibrant sector in Northern Ireland. The region is fast becoming the location of choice for world-leading production companies. We're also home to a dynamic cluster of companies who are working with global clients delivering creative solutions within animation, audio technology, mobile content, e-learning and music.
TV, Film & Digital Media
Areas of expertise
- Film and TV Production
- Post Production
- Mobile Content
- Gaming and Animation
- Music
Who's here?
News and Events
Texas health and public safety software firm, ESO, to create 120 jobs in NI
News
Texas health and public safety software firm, ESO, to create 120 jobs in NI
MetaCompliance to create 70 jobs in latest Derry expansion
Silicon Valley technology firm Contrast Security to create 120 jobs at new Northern Ireland centre
Veriteer expands its NI team as business grows in Europe and the USA
Global manufacturer Terex announces £12m investment in Derry, and 100 new jobs
Events
Invest Northern Ireland:
How we help
Invest Northern Ireland is the agency responsible for the promotion of trade with Northern Ireland.
We can help your source a Northern Irish supplier or product. Talk to our team in your country. With their local expertise and an in-depth knowledge of trading with Northern Ireland, they can put you in touch with suitable suppliers.
Contacts
Boston Office
(Americas Regional HQ)
545 Boylston Street
Suite 301
Boston
MA 02116
T: +1 (617) 266 8839
New York Office
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88 Pine Street
New York
NY 10005
T: +1 (212) 742 9823
Chicago Office
T: +1 (815) 534 5401
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44 Montgomery Street
Suite 3050
San Francisco
CA 94104
T: +1 (415) 854 0644
