1. Your category in Ireland
Pick your category and this section shows what we actually hold for Ireland: how many potential buyers we have verified, what roles they play in the supply chain, and how well they fit. Switch back to All industries at any time.
“Potential buyers” means the buyers we have verified and listed in our own directory — not every importer in the country. Buyer roles are our own grouping of the roles recorded in that directory. (21 of these records do not yet carry a recorded buyer role.)
2. Entry gate
Ireland applies the EU rulebook and does business in English, which makes the paperwork easier than most EU markets. The two things that catch exporters out are the separate Irish producer responsibility registration and the fact that most deep-sea containers reach Ireland by transhipment, which adds a leg and a set of documents.
| Requirement | Status | What it involves | Lead time | Cost | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking | Mandatory (listed goods) | Directive compliance under LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU and RED 2014/53/EU, self-declared with a technical file and an EU Declaration of Conformity. | 3–6 weeks | Pending | Pending |
| WEEE / packaging / battery registration | Mandatory | Registration with an approved Irish producer responsibility scheme for electrical equipment, packaging and batteries, filed through an Irish-established representative. | 2–4 weeks | Annual scheme fee | Pending |
| EU importer of record / EORI | Always applies | Declared by an EU-established importer with an EORI number. Most exporters appoint an Irish distributor as importer of record. | 1–2 weeks | Pending | Pending |
| Tariff (MFN) | Always applies | Average applied MFN tariff around 1.9%; the rate depends on the HS line and must be confirmed line by line at HS-code level. | — | On customs value | Pending |
| Tariff (preference) | Not available | There is no free trade agreement between China and the EU. Chinese-origin goods pay the EU common external tariff, and a few lines carry anti-dumping duty. | — | — | Pending |
| VAT | Always applies | 23% standard rate, charged on the CIF value plus duty. It is normally recoverable by a VAT-registered Irish importer. | — | 23% | Pending |
| Labelling | Mandatory | English-language label is sufficient in Ireland, but it must still carry the EU importer's name and address, the country of origin and any safety warnings required by the directive. | 1–2 weeks | — | Pending |
Certification, tariff and clearance figures change. Every row above carries a verification date, and the current requirement is confirmed with your nominated local agent before each shipment.
3. Buyers and channel partners
Leading buyers and channel partners
Every company below is a real business in Ireland taken from our own buyer research, and we have verified that its website is reachable. Names and business types are public; decision-makers, direct emails and phone numbers are reserved for members of the Buyer Directory.
How to use this list: do not mass-mail. Irish procurement is English-language and process-driven — the technical file and the CE declaration are the entry ticket. Large buyers run formal vendor onboarding, so start early and expect the paperwork to take longer than the conversation.
4. Demand and import profile
Select your HS code and this block shows the import performance of your own category in Ireland — not the country's macro numbers.
Import size & growth
Example: imports of this category run at a double-digit share of the market's total and are growing faster than overall imports.
Example values · to be replaced with OEC / WITS data for your HS line
Source-country mix
Example: China is the largest source, ahead of regional and EU suppliers.
Example values · to be replaced with OEC / WITS data for your HS line
Price band
Example: the mid price band is where Chinese supply competes; the low band is held by regional producers.
Example values · to be replaced with customs / trade data
What we can supply to this market
These are the lines we have found the strongest fit for Ireland. Specifications are on the product pages; tell us your application and we will confirm the model.
5. Landed-cost calculator
A static table cannot persuade anyone. Enter your own numbers and see the landed cost. Duty rate and freight are editable so you can test scenarios.
Your shipment
Estimated landed cost
Illustrative calculation only. It excludes anti-dumping duty, excise, port storage and any category-specific surcharge. Confirm the duty rate and local charges with your forwarder before making a commitment.
6. Logistics and customs
Clearance-day figures change with congestion and policy; treat as indicative and confirm before quoting.
7. Payment, currency and tax
8. Localisation and communication
These are the details nobody tells you, and one mistake can cost you a customer.
9. Risks and timing
Frequently asked questions
Is CE marking enough to sell into Ireland?
Yes. Ireland applies the standard EU directives, and compliance is self-declared by the manufacturer on the basis of a technical file and an EU Declaration of Conformity.
Do I need to register for WEEE in Ireland?
Yes, if you place electrical equipment, packaging or batteries on the Irish market. Registration is with an approved Irish producer responsibility scheme through an Irish-established representative.
Can I invoice in euro?
Yes, and it is the natural choice. Euro invoicing removes currency risk for the buyer and is standard practice in Ireland.
What is the import duty?
Ireland applies the EU common external tariff, with a weighted mean around 2%. The rate depends on the HS line, and a few lines carry anti-dumping duty.
How much is VAT on imports?
23% on the CIF value plus duty, recoverable by a VAT-registered Irish importer.
Why does my lead time to Ireland look longer than to continental Europe?
Because most deep-sea containers tranship through a UK, Dutch or Belgian port before reaching Dublin or Cork. Direct sailings exist but are less frequent — check both options before committing to a date.