India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) is diverse with some of the world's richest to poorest countries with immense economic and commerical potential. It is renowned for some of the largest democracies and nations helmed by rulers; oil and gas producers as well as food exporters and importers. 

In 2021, Northern Ireland businesses exported £434m to the IMEA region.

HMRC

With a total population of c.2.6bn, IMEA is home to some of the world’s leading emerging market economies. Innovation and the premium it brings will continue to be a success factor for Northern Ireland companies in the territory.

There is an array of export opportunities in IMEA for Northern Ireland businesses in sectors such as:

  • Materials Handling
  • Life & Health Sciences  
  • Education  
  • Food and Drink
  • Technology

Home to almost half the world's population, IMEA offers great opportunities for Northern Ireland businesses looking to grow and export. Invest NI has a dedicated in-market team with offices in Cairo, Dubai, Doha, Jeddah and Johannesburg.

Explore up-to-date and in-depth content on IMEA, including export information, with our market guides, features, news stories, events and video tutorials.

Interested in exporting to IMEA? 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 IMEA with our reports and market guides.

Resources

The latest news and features and video tutorials showcasing IMEA.

Events

Events are one of the most effective ways to keep up-to-date with recent changes in IMEA both at home and in-market.

More export events

Team

You can contact our offices in India and the Middle East and Africa directly or connect with any member of our team via LinkedIn.

Looking for other Invest NI contacts globally?

Contact us

Send us an enquiry.

To find out what Northern Ireland can offer your business:

Find an office near you

Or

Send us an enquiry

For information on how we use your personal data including your rights, see our privacy notice.
Contact our
Business support team
0800 181 4422
or
For information on how we use your personal data including your rights, see our privacy notice.

Explore Territories

Select your region from below to see case studies and discovery reports and other resources for that area.