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Export opportunities in the Americas

The Americas includes the US (the largest single economy at 25% of global GDP), Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean (the world's fourth largest economy). The territory has 13% of the world's population, a £21 trillion GDP, and has the largest English-speaking market.

Comprising of 37 nations, with both advanced and emerging economies, there is export demand and opportunities in: infrastructure, healthcare, ICT, advanced manufacturing, clean technologies, defence and security, food and drink.

Export sales from Northern Ireland to the territory in 2022 totalled £2.1 billion.

NI Economics Trade Statistics, NISRA, published December 2023

What trade advisory services are available for businesses in the the Americas region?

The Americas have in-market advisers across the US (Boston, New York, Chicago, and San Francisco), Canada (Toronto), Chile (Santiago) and Mexico (Mexico City), and a network of in-market consultants under our Trade Advisory Service (TAS).

Across the territory, the in-market team are pursuing export opportunities for Northern Ireland businesses in:

  • Materials handling
  • Aerospace and defence
  • AgriTech
  • Life and health sciences
  • Financial services
  • Technology

Additional opportunities are also being identified in the US for companies in:

  • Waste and recycling
  • Advanced Manufacturing and engineering
  • Infrastructure
  • Green economy and renewable energy
  • Food and drink

Upcoming Americas Trade Missions and Exhibitions

Interested in exporting to the Americas?

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

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