Ghana to United Kingdom Trade Corridor
Ghana to United Kingdom: $1.6B bilateral trade, +2.9% YoY, rank #34 corridor, 2% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade: $1.6B
- Year on year growth: +2.9%
- Corridor rank: #34 on ExportIQ
- Average applied tariff: 2%
- Trade agreement status: FTA Active
- Typical transit time: 12-16 days
- Key ports: Tema, Takoradi, Felixstowe, London Gateway
Trade relationship
Ghana-UK trade reflects deep historical ties. Ghanaian cocoa, gold, and timber exports continue under the UK-Ghana Interim Trade Partnership, while British machinery, vehicles, and pharmaceuticals serve the Ghanaian market.
Top traded products between Ghana and United Kingdom
The largest product groups on this corridor are Cocoa and preparations, Gold, Wood and timber. Together they make up 57.6% of bilateral trade.
| HS Chapter | Product | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Cocoa and preparations | $500M | 31.3% |
| 71 | Gold | $300M | 18.8% |
| 44 | Wood and timber | $120M | 7.5% |
| 84 | Machinery | $100M | 6.3% |
| 87 | Vehicles | $80M | 5% |
| 30 | Pharmaceuticals | $60M | 3.8% |
Tariffs and trade agreements
The average applied tariff is 2%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.
Applicable trade agreements:
- UK-Ghana ITP
- WTO
Required certifications
Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 3 certifications.
- GSA
- UKCA
- ISO 9001
Trade logistics and key ports
Estimated transit time is 12-16 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.
- Tema
- Takoradi
- Felixstowe
- London Gateway
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Questions, answered
- What are the top products traded between Ghana and United Kingdom?
- Cocoa and preparations, Gold, Wood and timber
- What is the average tariff rate for Ghana to United Kingdom trade?
- The average applied tariff rate is 2%. FTA status: FTA Active.
- How long does shipping take from Ghana to United Kingdom?
- Typical transit time is 12-16 days via Tema and Takoradi.
- How large is trade between Ghana and United Kingdom?
- Bilateral trade is $1.6B, up 2.9% year on year. It ranks #34 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
- Which certifications are required for Ghana to United Kingdom exports?
- Required certifications: GSA, UKCA, ISO 9001.