Trade between Ireland and African countries is at record levels and has the potential to grow significantly in the years ahead. In 2021, trade in goods between Ireland and Africa increased to a record level of €2.41 billion (€1.85 billion in Irish exports and €0.55 billion in Irish imports). Trade in services also reached a record level of just over €4 billion (€3.5 billion in exports and €0.57 billion in imports).
Proposals for any official trade mission or trade visit to Ireland should be raised through the relevant countries’ embassies to Ireland in the first instance. Ireland is supportive of strengthening economic links with African countries and the Department of Foreign Affairs has a significant presence across Africa. Therefore, any proposals for a trade visit could also be raised with the relevant embassy of Ireland.