€5.7bamount of bilateral trade between Irl & China in 2014

In 2014 food exports

to China were almost

40% higher at

€520m meaning since 2010 trade with China has multiplied

x4

The agri-food and drink sector accounts for

7.2% of Ireland’s economy

wide GVA

12.3% of Ireland’s exports and

8.8% of total employment

Sources: ‘Unlocking Ireland’s Trade Potential for Ireland’, Asia Matters 2014; McKinsey; Bord Bia - “Exports Performance & Prospects” 2015; China Customs

8 official visits from Ireland to China in 2014

12 official visits from China to Ireland in 2014

€3.2bworth of exports from Ireland to China in 2014

China-Ireland Relations