Ghana Trade House: London Hub for Made-in-Ghana Exports

• Ghana has opened a Trade House in London to promote Made-in-Ghana products and facilitate investment.
• The facility will provide direct access to buyers and investors, deepening Ghana's trade relationship with the UK.
• Bilateral trade between Ghana and the UK reached £1.6 billion in 2025, with over 670 UK investment projects valued at over £6.8 billion recorded in Ghana.

The facility will provide exporters with a dedicated space where their products could be discovered, tested and expanded in one of the world's most competitive markets.

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) has established a permanent marketplace in the United Kingdom with the opening of the Ghana Trade House in London. This development is expected to strengthen Ghana's non-traditional export sector by providing direct access to buyers and investors, thereby deepening the country's longstanding trade relationship with the UK.

The facility will showcase a range of Ghanaian products, including processed foods, beverages, textiles, cosmetics, and light manufactured goods, while facilitating business-to-business meetings and promotional events aimed at connecting international buyers with Ghana's investment ecosystem.

The establishment of the London Trade House reflects a broader strategy by GEPA to establish commercial hubs in key international markets. This initiative is expected to provide foreign investors with direct access to high-potential Ghanaian businesses, thereby converting export potential into investment opportunities and shared prosperity.

According to a UK government trade factsheet, bilateral trade between Ghana and the UK reached £1.6 billion in 2025, with UK imports from Ghana increasing to £697 million. Over 670 UK investment projects valued at over £6.8 billion have been recorded in Ghana over the past two decades.

Lawyers and compliance officers should be aware of the potential impact of this development on Ghanaian businesses seeking to expand into the UK market, particularly in terms of compliance with UK regulations and trade agreements.

The opening of the London Trade House is a significant step towards strengthening Ghana's non-traditional export sector. By providing exporters with direct access to buyers and investors, this facility will enable Ghanaian brands to establish a stronger presence internationally and improve their ability to compete in global markets.

Ghanaian businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are urged to take advantage of GEPA's support programmes to access international markets. This development reflects President John Dramani Mahama's commitment to accelerating export growth and converting export potential into investment opportunities.

Lawyers and compliance officers should watch for the potential impact of this development on Ghanaian businesses seeking to expand into the UK market, particularly in terms of compliance with UK regulations and trade agreements.

Source: Original reporting via Ghanaian Times