wine importers Ireland

Wine Distributor and Importer Guide: Ireland

Wine distributors and market overview / By James Appleby / February 13, 2024

Ireland is an independent republic located to the west of the island of Great Britain. It is a member of the European Union, which ensures deep economic integration of the country in trade with Europe. The population is about 4.76 million people. The country has two official languages, Irish and English. It has a developed economy with GDP per capita $101,509 (nominal; 2023), which is the second largest in the world. Industry accounts for more than 45% of the economy and 80% of all exports. Ireland has well-developed trade and agriculture.

From Ireland to Iceland: Wine Imports in Europe’s Island Nations

Wine distributors and market overview / By James Appleby / October 4, 2021

There are, it must be accepted, a number of challenges for wine importers to Europe’s Atlantic islands. Distance from major producers will increase anyone’s costs. As Jonathan McDade, Head of Wine at Drinks Ireland, makes clear in his 2020 Wine Report, high excise duties can place a strain on even the most robust of markets.