Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland are leading a trade and investment mission to Germany this week to bolster economic partnerships and create opportunities for increased trade and investment between Ireland and Germany - Europe's largest economy.
The mission, led by Niamh Smyth, the Minister for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation, will focus on southern Germany, including Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, to strengthen strategic collaborations in high-value sectors such as construction, agri-tech, automotive, aviation and space.
Germany is the country's third-largest export market, with Enterprise Ireland client exports reaching €2.65 billion in 2024, a 13% year-on-year increase.
Two-way trade between Ireland and Germany exceeds €60 billion, doubling since 2015, with Irish companies employing over 40,000 people in Germany and German firms supporting almost 15,000 jobs in Ireland across sectors such as technology, life sciences and financial services.
As part of the trade mission, several Enterprise Ireland client companies today announced major new contracts and expansion in Germany.
These include Réaltra, a Irish space technology firm, has secured a landmark contract with ArianeGroup to provide on-board live video telemetry for the Ariane 6 rocket, which cements Ireland's growing influence in Europe’s space industry.
AMACH, an Irish aviation cloud innovation company, has formed an alliance with flight navigation firm Jeppesen to deliver cloud and AI solutions, enhancing operational efficiency in the sector.
Combilift, a global leader in material handling, is showcasing its 100,000th Golden Combi-CBE forklift at EuroBLECH, celebrating Irish engineering excellence and its deep ties with Germany.
Workwear company Portwest and Hoffmann have announced astrategic partnership to deliver exceptional value and safety solutions across Germany and Europe.
ProSys Group, an Irish provider of pharmaceutical process equipment, has partnered with Merz Therapeutics and PPT Engineering to deliver a pilot plant in Frankfurt for clinical trial manufacturing of sterile liquids.
TireCheck, which develops automotive sensor technology, is advancing Germany’s automotive industry with new technology showcased at its Herbrechtingen site.
Aerogen, an aerosol drug delivery, is expanding its presence in Germany through a new emergency services partnership and the launch of AerogenGo for homecare.
EASYFIX, a pioneer in sustainable livestock housing solutions, is set to present its innovative slurry system at Agritechnica, reinforcing its leadership in over 60 countries.
Minister Niamh Smyth said the trade mission reflects the Government's commitment to expanding its engagement within the European Single Market.
"By showcasing the innovation and expertise of Irish companies in sectors like MedTech, space, and sustainable construction, we are building lasting partnerships that drive mutual growth and create high-value opportunities for both nations," the Minister said.
Kevin Buckley, Head of Germany DACH at Enterprise Ireland, said that Irish companies in life sciences and MedTech are at the forefront of global innovation, and this mission to Germany provides a platform to strengthen collaborations with one of the world’s leading markets.
"Partnerships like those with ArianeGroup and Boeing’s Jeppesen demonstrate Ireland’s ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs of Germany’s dynamic industries," he added.
Bernard Smith, European Director of IDA Ireland said this week's trade and investment mission is a terrific opportunity to promote Ireland as a world class business location and very much open for business.
"This mission plays an important role in deepening our relationships with key decision makers from leading companies in the region in order to win new investments for Ireland," he said.
"It’s wonderful to have this opportunity to meet with our German clients in market and to share the strong message that Ireland is an excellent location choice for those investors considering establishing and expanding operations to serve their customer base in Europe and globally," he added.
