Trade Mission to the Middle East

TRADE MISSION TO THE MIDDLE EAST OPPORTUNITY FOR IRISH FOOD & DRINK 80-90% 60 5- 3-6- cities Countries days the estimated amount of food consumed in the Gulf region that is imported delegates are travelling from Ireland Oatar, United Arab Emirates & Saudi Arabla 2020 250 2010 $53.1bn $25.8bn Irish food & drtnk companles are participating The EIU forecast that food imports will reach US$53.1bn by 2020, double the value in 2010 Simon Coveney TD At the turn of the century, there were 28.5m people living in the GCC. By 2010, this had increased to 44.5m, a 56% increase in population in one decade. By 2020, it is forecast the population in the GC member states will exceed 50m (UN) The Minister of Agriculture, Marlne & Food will lead the Mission The Trade Mission, which is organised by Bord Bia, seeks to build on Ireland's food and drink exports to the market IRISH EXPORTS TO THE MIDDLE EAST 4% Irish food products sold in the region include: 7% €275m - €8.3m beverages dairy ingredients & farmhouse cheeses €14.3m prepared foods meat & poultry bakery value of Irish food & drink exports to the Middle East in 2012 Breakdown in Irish €192m food & drink exports potatoes & herbs salmon value of Irish food & drink exports to the GCC (Gulf Member States) in 2012 88% s66a €168m sugar candy & chocolate infant formula tea *1% - Other Bord Bia Irish Food Board Design: Heather Griffin