The UK‑Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) and the UK‑Ghana Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) Programme announced the launch of the UK‑Ghana Trade Resource Centre on 10 October 2026. The platform is designed to help businesses identify opportunities, navigate export requirements and build commercial partnerships between Ghana and the United Kingdom.
With bilateral trade between the two countries reaching about £1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, the centre seeks to bridge information gaps and connect firms with the right partners under the UK‑Ghana Trade Partnership Agreement (TPA). It will provide guidance, market intelligence, business linkages and trade facilitation services to exporters and importers alike.
Executive Director of the UKGCC, Adjoba Kyiamah, said the centre represents a move beyond talk to practical support for 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 remarked.
JET’s team lead, Eugene Sangmortey, highlighted the centre’s role in supporting Ghana’s industrial transformation. He noted that the programme has helped secure industrial policy frameworks for automotive components, textiles and pharmaceuticals, which will attract investment and create jobs once fully implemented.
The launch was one of the key outcomes of the three‑day UK‑Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026, held under the theme “A Decade of Trust, A Future Always On: Scaling the UK‑Ghana Growth Partnership.” The summit brought together government leaders, investors, business executives and trade stakeholders from both countries.
Industry participants described the centre as a practical tool that will improve access to information, reduce transaction barriers and strengthen business participation in UK‑Ghana trade. The platform will work with key institutions such as the UK’s Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade in Accra, the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, sector associations and finance providers.
Looking ahead, the UK‑Ghana Trade Resource Centre aims to help export‑ready Ghanaian firms gain market‑specific guidance, export readiness support, referrals to technical expertise and connections to British buyers. UK businesses seeking Ghanaian sources will benefit from market intelligence, industry networks and commercial linkage support.
The summit was supported by institutions including GCB Bank PLC, PwC Ghana LTD., Fidelity Bank Ghana LTD., Ecobank Ghana PLC, Vivo Energy Ghana LTD., Quao Realty, DMA Invest, Aqua Africa, Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, UniChem Ghana LTD., Kasapreko PLC, and media partner The Business Year.
