Ghana has strengthened its push to expand non-traditional exports with the launch of the Ghana Trade House in London, a facility expected to give local exporters a permanent foothold in one of the world’s biggest markets.

The launch comes at a time when trade between Ghana and the UK continues to grow.

Unveiling the facility on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, said the initiative marks a new chapter in the trade and investment relationship between Ghana and the UK.

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"...we are giving that partnership a new, everyday expression: Ghanaian products on display in London, backed by Ghanaian and British institutions committed to expanding trade and investment," she said.

The Trade House, established by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) in collaboration with the Ghana High Commission in the UK and its partners, will serve as a permanent marketplace for Made-in-Ghana products.

It is also expected to become a hub for investors looking to engage with export-ready Ghanaian businesses.

The facility will showcase products from sectors including processed foods, beverages, textiles, cosmetics, and light manufacturing.

The Chief Executive Officer of GEPA, Francis Kojo Kwarteng Arthur, described the Trade House as a practical solution to one of the biggest challenges facing exporters, gaining access to international markets.

He said the facility provides Ghanaian businesses with a dedicated space where their products can be discovered, tested, and expanded in the UK market.

"For our businesses, London is no longer just a destination in our export statistics; it is a city where Ghanaian brands can build real shelf presence and long-term relationships," he stated.

According to the latest UK Government Trade Factsheet, total trade in goods and services between the two countries reached £1.6 billion by the end of 2025, representing a 12.5 percent increase over the previous year.

UK imports from Ghana rose to £697 million during the same period, reflecting growing demand for Ghanaian products.

Over the past two decades, more than 670 UK foreign direct investment projects have also been recorded in Ghana, with cumulative investments exceeding £6.8 billion.

The Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Operations at the Presidency, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, said the growth in Ghana’s non-traditional export sector over the past year demonstrates the government’s commitment to accelerating export development.

"Platforms like this will allow more Ghanaian products to be brought closer to us. GEPA is there to assist all these businesses, whether small or big, to be able to penetrate these international markets," he said.

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