Discover Asia Pacific (APAC)

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 2024, export sales from Northern Ireland to the Asia‑Pacific region reached £571 million, highlighting the growing strength of trading relationships with some of the world’s most dynamic markets.

NI Economics Trade Statistics, NISRA, 2026

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 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 and Singapore. This service provides support to exporting companies across all sectors of economic activity.

Upcoming Asia Pacific Trade Missions and Exhibitions

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