Growth Gateway – Supporting two-way trade and investment between the UK and the world

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Grow your business through two-way trade and investment with the UK

Growth Gateway provides business support service for partner country and UK businesses as part of the UK Government’s enhanced offer to deliver British Investment Partnerships. We connect businesses to UK government trade and investment initiatives, provide expert advice, support and online information tools.

In its first year, Growth Gateway focused on providing support to UK and African businesses. This activity has led to the development of the information and tools found below. The service is now available to partner countries beyond Africa.

UK and Africa trade potential

Large UK market

Only £1.5 billion of the £10 billion of fruit and vegetables imported to the UK in 2021 was from Africa.

Growing African economies

GDP in Africa is projected to increase by 64% from 2020 to 2027, increasing purchasing power.

Increasing market

African population is expected to increase to 1.5 billion by 2027.

How Growth Gateway can help your business

UK Government support

African businesses

Explore trade and investment opportunities in the UK

Start exporting to Africa

Find out about market opportunities in Africa

Start investing in Africa

Find out about investment opportunities in Africa

Contact our expert team

For advice and assistance

How we're helping businesses

The UK’s new Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)

The DCTS has been designed to harness the power of trade to help developing countries grow and prosper.

Kenyan horticultural producer getting into the UK market

Our experts shared research, contacts, and information on financing opportunities. Read our case study.

We are building a pipeline of green investment opportunities

This will include sectors such as recycling, agriculture and energy, helping businesses access projects which support the green economy.

MedTech in ASEAN: The New Frontier

Start your investment journey in ASEAN today

News and updates

UK AIS 2 — 9 March 2023: UK to host African Investment Summit in April 2024

The Prime Minister will host a UK-African Investment Summit in London on 23 to 24 April 2024.

John Humphrey — 10 October 22: UK Trade Commissioner for Africa speaks at the Green Energy Africa Summit

During the Summit, John Humphrey spoke about sustainable growth opportunities, and was joined by business and government leaders from Africa, the Americas and Europe.

Trade and shipping — 16 August 2022: The UK’s new Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)

The DCTS offers developing countries and businesses one of the most generous sets of trading preferences of any country.

Minister Vicky Ford — 6 July 2022: Minister Ford's speech at the Africa Debate 2022

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Minister Vicky Ford spoke at the Africa Debate 2022, an Africa investment summit hosted by Invest Africa.

16 May 2022: Foreign Secretary launches new International Development Strategy

Liz Truss sets out her vision for future UK international development to help address increasing global challenges.

20 January 2022: Growth Gateway officially launched at the Africa Investment Conference

The service links African and British businesses to UK Government trade, development and investment opportunities.