About AKAY — 36 Years in Wholesale Trade

<h2>Who We Are</h2><p>AKAY Trade (Akay Irl Ltd) is an Ireland-based B2B wholesale trading company specializing in spirits, beer, soft drinks, and FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) for commercial buyers. We operate from Shannon, Ireland, with 36 years of market experience and relationships spanning 1,000+ suppliers and 6,000+ clients across Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East.</p><h2>What We Do</h2><p>We source and supply bulk beverages and consumer goods to:</p><ul><li>**Restaurants & bars** — case quantities, multi-category orders</li><li>**Retail chains** — pallet volumes, regular supply</li><li>**Wholesalers & exporters** — container quantities, under-bond (T1) options</li><li>**Hotels & resorts** — mixed assortments, delivery-schedule flexibility</li><li>**Duty-free operators** — under-bond and parallel-trade sourcing</li></ul><p>We don't directly retail or sell to the public—we are wholesale only. Our buyers are business owners, licensed traders, and professional importers.</p><h2>How We Source</h2><ul><li>**Direct relationships** with EU distilleries, breweries, and major distributors</li><li>**Verified suppliers** across spirits, beer, soft drinks, and FMCG</li><li>**Real-time pricing** — we update the catalogue daily as costs and availability change</li><li>**Flexible terms** — EXW, FCA, DAP, or FOB depending on shipment size</li><li>**Customs expertise** — we advise on T1/T2, duty, VAT, and export requirements</li></ul><h2>What We Publish</h2><p>This catalogue (https://akay.ie) shows **public-facing, safe-to-quote offerings only**:</p><ul><li>**Product names** and specifications</li><li>**Live pricing** — per case and per unit</li><li>**Pack sizes** and duty status (T1 under-bond or T2 duty-paid)</li><li>**Stock levels** where applicable</li><li>**Delivery terms** (EXW, DAP, FOB)</li></ul><h2>What We Do NOT Publish</h2><p>For security and commercial sensitivity, we never disclose:</p><ul><li>**Supplier names or relationships** — these are proprietary and competitive advantages</li><li>**Our cost basis or margin** — wholesale pricing is dynamic; we negotiate, not post fixed markups</li><li>**Internal customer lists** — confidentiality is core to our business</li><li>**Dispatch schedules or private pricing** — available only to registered buyers</li></ul><h2>Duty Status (T1 vs T2)</h2><ul><li>**T1 (Under-Bond):** Goods in customs suspension, no duty paid. Requires licensed importer or exporter. 15–40% cheaper. Common for parallel traders and registered wholesalers.</li></ul><ul><li>**T2 (Duty-Paid):** Excise and import duty already settled. Simple sale, no customs paperwork. Premium pricing. Typical for EU retail and most wholesalers.</li></ul><p>We offer both. Your business model determines which is right.</p><h2>Markets We Serve</h2><h3>Europe Ireland, UK (post-Brexit), France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, and beyond. VAT reverse-charged within the EU.</h3><h3>Overseas Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Caribbean. Full export logistics, FOB or CIF terms.</h3><h3>Under-Bond Shannon, Loendersloot (Netherlands), Riga (Latvia), and other EU licensed warehouses. T1 goods stored under customs lock, available for export or duty-paid transfer.</h3><h2>Our Standards</h2><ul><li>**Authenticity:** All products are genuine, sourced directly or through verified distributors</li><li>**Documentation:** Invoices, pedigree certificates (for spirits), and phytosanitary docs (for food) provided</li><li>**Shelf life:** Beverages tested for optimal conditions; FMCG goods within acceptable windows</li><li>**Communication:** Quick response (typically within 24 hours), expert advice, transparency</li></ul><h2>How to Buy</h2><p>1. **Browse the catalogue:** https://akay.ie 2. **Click WhatsApp or email** with your requirement list 3. **Get a quote** with pricing, terms, and stock status 4. **Send a PO** to lock the deal 5. **Arrange payment** (typically 50% upfront, 50% on shipment) 6. **Receive goods** and clear customs (if required)</p><p>Minimum order: 1 case. Optimal order: 1+ pallets (40–60 cases).</p><h2>Contact</h2><ul><li>**Enquiries:** [email protected]</li><li>**WhatsApp:** +353 87 238 2368</li><li>**Based:** Shannon, Ireland</li><li>**Business hours:** Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm GMT</li></ul><h2>Our Commitment</h2><p>Simple: **fast, honest, transparent wholesale.** We quote what we can deliver, update you if anything changes, and stand behind the quality of every shipment.</p><p>Have a question? Ask. We're here to help you build a reliable supply chain.</p>