Sector Specific Guidance
| Agrifoods | Africa: Trade Guide: Exporting fruit and vegetables from Africa to Great Britain This guidance provides African businesses with an overview of the requirements, standards and processes for sending fruit and vegetables to Great Britain (GB). Trade Guide: African fruit and vegetable exporters seeking UK buyers This guidance aims to help African fruit and vegetable exporters to find UK importers and buyers for their products. Trade Guide: Finance for agricultural exports to the UK AgDevCo provides finance and support to meet environmental, social and governance standards for agricultural businesses exporting to the UK from sub-Saharan Africa. Series: Investing in green sectors in Africa 1) Cold chain logistics – Africa’s cold chain logistics market has the potential to grow to £4 billion by addressing food loss, improving affordability, increasing strategic investment and infrastructure development. 2) Solar irrigation – Africa’s solar irrigation market, projected to grow from £24 million to £64 million by 2027, offers a £2.4 billion opportunity to boost food security and climate resilience for smallholder farmers. |
| Critical Minerals | Africa: Report: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa Africa has significant potential to expand its role in global critical mineral supply chains, but needs to overcome processing and supply constraints and other risks. Series: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa 1) Morocco – Morocco provides a £35 billion to £55 billion opportunity as a nearshore critical minerals processing hub, supported by trade access, green energy and industrial infrastructure 2) South Africa – South Africa presents a £630 million to £1.35 billion opportunity in battery-grade nickel and manganese processing by 2030, through its mineral reserves, industrial base, and Special Economic Zone incentives. 3) Tanzania – Tanzania presents a £2 billion to 3 billion annual export opportunity in critical minerals, offering the UK a strategic partnership to secure green supply chains and support sustainable development 4) Zambia – Zambia presents a £4.7 billion to £6.5 billion investment opportunity in copper and cobalt processing, supported by strong mineral reserves and green energy potential. |
| Energy Transition | Africa: Report: Identifying opportunities in green business for UK-Africa trade and investment This project explored green investment opportunities between the UK and Africa, and how they could advance development impact. It identifies opportunities in sectors such as recycling, agriculture and energy, helping businesses access projects which support the green economy. Series: Investing in green sectors in Africa: 1) Mini-grids – Africa’s mini-grid market presents a £4 billion opportunity to electrify rural communities, driven by falling costs, strong policy support, and growing investor interest. 2) C&I solar – Africa’s commercial and industrial solar market is a growing £8.8 billion opportunity driven by unreliable grid power, rising energy costs, and increasing demand for clean, affordable electricity. Mozambique, Investment Guide: Energy Transition Strategy Investment playbook Mozambique’s Energy Transition Strategy sets out a roadmap to mobilise over £63 billion by 2050. Mozambique, Report: Just Energy Transition implementation and investment plan Mozambique’s Just Energy Transition (JET) strategy aims to deliver universal access to clean, affordable energy, cut emissions by up to 80% by 2050, and achieve inclusive economic growth through over £63 billion in investment Asia: Pakistan, Investment Case: Accelerating green and climate resilient financing Pakistan must mobilise over £275 billion in climate finance by 2030 to address its severe climate vulnerabilities, focussing on adaptation, resilience and private-sector engagement. Philippines, Report: National Climate Adaptation Plan 2023 to 2050 Philippines National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2023 to 2050 sets out a comprehensive, data-driven strategy to build climate resilience across 8 sectors. Series: Investing in green sectors in ASEAN 1) Cambodia – Cambodia could unlock over £1.2 billion in GDP and create up to 300,000 jobs by 2030 through targeted green investments in agriculture, energy, and industry, supported by a £61 million pipeline of sustainable projects. 2) Laos – Laos could unlock up to £270 million in GDP and create 55,000 jobs by 2030 through targeted climate investments in agriculture, energy and forestry. 3) Vietnam sustainability – Vietnam could generate up to £13.4 billion in GDP and 1.5 million jobs by 2030 through green investments in energy, agriculture, and industry, supported by a £168 million pipeline of investable projects. |
| FinTech | Africa: Morocco, Investment Case: Opportunities for UK fintech players Morocco’s growing fintech ecosystem presents significant opportunities for UK investors, supported by strong digital infrastructure, regulatory reform, and bilateral collaboration |
| MedTech | Asia: ASEAN, Report: UK investment barriers and recommendations UK MedTech firms face significant barriers to investing in ASEAN but targeted policy and market interventions could unlock substantial growth. |