Discover 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
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.
Explore up-to-date and in-depth content on Asia-Pacific, including export information, with our market guides, features, news stories, events and video tutorials.
Interested in exporting to Asia Pacific? Speak to your Invest NI Client Executive, one of our International Trade Advisers or Contact our Business Support Team
Preparation
Find out more about exporting to Asia Pacific with our reports and market guides.
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Guide: Trading with GB and countries outside the EU
This guide outlines all you need to know about exporting with countries outside the EU, including Great Britain. -
Guide: Exporting Basics
This guide outlines basic principles of exporting. -
Guide: Researching Export Markets
This guide outlines the importance of researching customers and export markets online. -
Guide: Trading outside the EU
This guide outlines specific information relating to export procedures to countries outside the EU. -
Market Guide: Exporting to Australia
A guide to what you need to know about exporting to Australia.Find out more -
Market Guide: Exporting to China
A guide to what you need to know about exporting to China.Find out more -
Market Guide: Exporting to Hong Kong
A guide to what you need to know about exporting to South Korea -
Market Guide: Exporting to Japan
A guide to what you need to know about exporting to Japan.Learn more -
Market Guide: Exporting to New Zealand
A guide to what you need to know about exporting to New Zealand.Find out more -
Market Guide: Exporting to Singapore
A guide to what you need to know about exporting to Singapore. -
Market Guide: Exporting to South Korea
A guide to what you need to know about exporting to South Korea
Resources
The latest news, features and video tutorials showcasing Asia Pacific.
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South Korea
Spotlight on South Korea
Explore export opportunities in this diverse and cultural market. -
Japan
Spotlight on Japan
Featuring guest speakers from the British Embassy in Tokyo and Business Link Japan, our video tutorial focuses on the current economic climate and export opportunities presently available throughout a wide range of sectors.
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China
Spotlight on South and West China
Learn the trends and opportunities available within the construction & demolition waste recycling industry in China, and how to approach them. -
Australia
Spotlight on Australia - Life and Health Sciences
Discover why Northern Ireland companies can find a world-leading location for Life and Health Sciences in Australia. -
Australia
Multi-million pound Australian deal for Cross Refrigeration
Armagh based company, Cross Refrigeration, secures first deal in Melbourne, Australia worth over £7million. -
Asia Pacific
Hinch Distillery boosts exports with new deals in Asia Pacific
Hinch Distillery of Ballynahinch, Co Down has won significant business in Asia Pacific with its Irish whiskey and gin. -
China
China leads the way with green shoots of economic recovery
China is one of the first countries to begin its recovery in the wake of COVID-19. Find out how. -
China
International Export Conference on China
This tutorial highlights the export opportunities that are available to Northern Ireland businesses in China.
Events
Events are one of the most effective ways to keep up-to-date with recent changes in Asia Pacific, both at home and in-market.
Team
You can contact our offices in Asia Pacific directly or connect with any member of our team via LinkedIn.
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China
Beijing Office
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Shanghai Office
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Guangzhou Office
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Southeast Asia
Singapore Office
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Northeast Asia
Tokyo Office
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Seoul Office
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Australia and New Zealand
Sydney Office
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Contact us
Send us an enquiry.