Bilateral trade between the UK and Ghana hit roughly £1.6 billion in the year leading to the first quarter of 2026. Despite this, gaps remain in the flow of information and business connections between the two countries. The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and the UK-Ghana Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) Programme launched the UK-Ghana Trade Resource Centre to address these issues directly.
The announcement came during the UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026, a three-day event held under the theme “A Decade of Trust, A Future Always On: Scaling the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership.” The summit gathered government officials, investors, and business executives from both nations to discuss trade and investment.
Adjoba Kyiamah, Executive Director of the UKGCC, said the Centre aims to move beyond talk and offer practical support to businesses. “Whether a Ghanaian exporter is looking to access the UK market or a UK company is seeking opportunities in Ghana, the Centre will provide the guidance, connections, and market intelligence needed to make those journeys easier and more successful,” she said.
The Centre will operate as a market-access platform offering assistance with export requirements, business matchmaking, and trade facilitation services. It will help businesses identify opportunities under the UK-Ghana Trade Partnership Agreement (TPA), which governs much of the trade between the two countries.
For Ghanaian exporters ready to enter the UK market, the Centre will offer tailored guidance, export readiness support, and introductions to British buyers and networks. On the UK side, importers interested in sourcing Ghanaian goods can access market intelligence and partner referrals to ease trade flows.
The UKGCC will collaborate with several institutions including the UK’s Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST) in Accra, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), sector associations, and finance providers. This coordination aims to ensure businesses receive coherent and effective assistance.
Eugene Sangmortey, Team Lead of the UK-Ghana JET Programme, described the Centre as a tool to deepen access to the UK market for Ghanaian manufacturers and exporters. “The UK remains an important trade partner for Ghana; leveraging the TPA to deepen access to the UK market for Ghanaian manufacturers and exporters is crucial to business growth, trade diversification, job creation and economic transformation,” he said.
Sangmortey also noted the JET Programme’s role in supporting Ghana’s industrial transformation through technical assistance. The Ghanaian government has approved industrial policy frameworks for automotive components manufacturing, textiles and garments, and pharmaceuticals. These frameworks aim to strengthen manufacturing, attract investment, and create thousands of jobs once fully implemented.
The Trade Resource Centre launch came alongside discussions about investment promotion, trade facilitation, and business expansion. Industry stakeholders at the summit described the Centre as one of the most practical outcomes of the event, with potential to reduce transaction barriers and improve information access for businesses engaged in UK-Ghana trade.
The summit counted support from major institutions and companies including GCB Bank PLC, PwC Ghana LTD., Fidelity Bank Ghana LTD., Ecobank Ghana PLC, Vivo Energy Ghana LTD., Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, Kasapreko PLC, and media partner The Business Year.
According to Joy Online.
