The DUBLIN Directory 2022

Agriculture Led by its world-renowned grass fed beef and dairy outputs, exporting to 180 countries world-wide, Irish food and drink is thriving on the global stage. Ireland’s reputation for quality and innovation has resulted in a thriving Agri-tech sector, pioneering advances across the entire agricultural value chain. Biopharmaceuticals The biopharmaceuticals industry is currently Ireland’s largest exporter, accounting for over € 80 billion each year. This makes us the third largest exporter of pharmaceuticals globally. 10/10 of the world’s ‘top’ pharmaceutical companies have substantial operations in Ireland, making us a world leader in the field. Engineering Of the 1,200+ engineering companies based in Ireland, over 75% are indigenous – showing the pride and passion the Irish have for the engineering industry. The Irish Engineering industry can be subdivided into five key sectors: Aerospace, Automotive, Chemicals and Advanced Materials, Industrial Automation and Construction Engineering. Finance Employing a workforce of over 42,000, Ireland is a global financial centre – providing services to every major economy in the world. In fact, we service over 40% of all global hedge fund assets, and are the fourth-largest exporter of financial services in the EU. ICT and Software With over € 35 billion in exports annually, the ICT industry is a key driver of the Irish economy and it is one of our top priority economic sectors. We are rich with expertise and innovation and thus fast becoming the tech start-up capital in Europe. Medical Technology 350+ MedTech companies employ over 40,000 people directly – making us the largest country of MedTech employees per capita in Europe. The MedTech industry in Ireland is a national one, employing people from all corners of the island. SECTORAL STRENGTHS 11 IRELAND’S SECTORAL STRENGTHS