The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC) has launched a new Trade Resource Centre. This centre aims to significantly boost trade and investment between Ghana and the United Kingdom. It will help businesses identify opportunities and navigate export requirements.
The UKGCC partnered with the UK-Ghana Jobs and Economic Transformation (JET) Programme for this initiative. The centre acts as a practical market-access platform. It helps businesses build commercial partnerships between the two nations. This launch follows the UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit 2026, a key event for both countries.
Ghana and the UK already share strong trade relations. Total bilateral trade reached approximately £1.6 billion (GHS 19.2 billion) in the year to Q1 2026. Despite this, significant untapped opportunities remain for businesses in both countries. The new centre will bridge information gaps and connect businesses with suitable partners. It will also help firms better use the UK-Ghana Trade Partnership Agreement (TPA).
Adjoba Kyiamah, Executive Director of the UKGCC, spoke at the launch. She described the centre as a crucial step. It addresses information and market-access challenges for businesses trading between Ghana and the UK. Ms. Kyiamah stated, “The Trade Resource Centre represents our commitment to moving beyond conversations about trade and providing businesses with practical support to succeed.”
The centre will offer guidance, market intelligence, and business linkages. It will also provide trade facilitation services. For Ghanaian exporters, it will give market-specific guidance and export readiness support. It will also connect them to British buyers and commercial networks. For UK businesses, it will offer market intelligence and partner referrals. The centre will collaborate with key institutions like the UK’s Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST) in Accra and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA).
Eugene Sangmortey, Team Lead for the UK-Ghana JET Programme, highlighted the initiative's alignment. He said it supports efforts to strengthen trade competitiveness and private-sector growth. Mr. Sangmortey noted, “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 added that the centre is a practical mechanism to achieve this ambition.
The UK-Ghana JET Programme also supports Ghana’s industrial transformation. Through technical assistance, it has helped approve industrial policy frameworks. These cover automotive components manufacturing, textiles and garments, and pharmaceuticals. These frameworks will strengthen Ghana’s manufacturing sector. They will attract investment and create thousands of jobs when fully implemented. The Trade Resource Centre will further support these broader economic goals.
The launch reinforces the focus on turning the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership into real commercial results. It follows discussions during the Summit on investment promotion and market access. Industry stakeholders view the centre as a practical outcome. It has the potential to improve access to information and reduce trade barriers. This will strengthen business participation in UK-Ghana trade. The centre’s success will be vital for increasing Ghana's export earnings and creating employment opportunities.