Become familiar with the basic facts about the country into which you wish to sell. Know what languages are spoken . To place your product you may need to know their system of weights and measures and the voltage of their electricity supply. Knowing their time zones and public holidays will make it easier to do business.

It may also be useful to understand their governmental structure, whether they have a diplomatic presence in Ireland and the availability of Irish representation within their country. Enterprise Ireland may have an overseas office in the country. You will need to understand their currency system  and be able to determine exchange rates, as well as being aware of local exchange control regulations.  Detailed statistics on trade  are available too

Further details about our main trading partner countries are in the Country Profiles section.  

Use the A to Z of exporting for terms and phrases used in international trading