UK offers Nigeria tariff relief on almost 3,000 products via Developing Countries Trading Scheme
The United Kingdom has approved tariff reductions on nearly 3,000 Nigerian exports under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The initiative aims to boost Nigeria’s access to the UK market, promote non-oil exports, and strengthen Africa–UK trade relations as part of the UK’s post-Brexit strategy.
- Nigeria benefits from the UK's Developing Countries Trading Scheme, allowing tariff reductions on nearly 3,000 Nigerian products.
- The programme aims to enhance access to the UK's consumer market and support global trade in developing economies.
- Key industries such as agriculture, textiles, and manufacturing are highlighted as areas for export growth under the scheme.
- The UK is focusing on strengthening trade relations with Africa as part of its post-Brexit strategy.
Nigeria is one of the key beneficiaries of the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which grants reduced tariffs on nearly 3,000 Nigerian export products. The initiative is designed to improve market access for developing nations, strengthen trade with the UK’s consumer market, and encourage inclusive participation in global commerce.
The programme identifies agriculture, textiles, leather goods, and light manufacturing as high-potential sectors that can drive Nigeria’s export growth. By lowering trade barriers, the UK aims to support economic diversification and competitiveness among partner countries.
Introduced in 2023, the DCTS represents a major expansion of Nigeria’s export opportunities into the UK market. It also aligns with Britain’s broader post-Brexit trade strategy, which seeks to deepen commercial partnerships across Africa and promote sustainable global trade practices.
According to Ms. Mujina Kaindama, the UK’s Head of Trade Policy for Nigeria, “These reforms create a vital export platform for Nigerian producers at a time when international tariffs are increasing and established markets face new pressures.”
Speaking during the UK DCTS Roadshow in Kano, organized by Propcon+ in partnership with the Kano State Government and the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, Kaindama explained that the scheme will help connect Nigerian exporters directly with UK buyers while encouraging value-added manufacturing within the country. “Exports are not just an economic policy — they are a national necessity,” she emphasized.
Also addressing participants, Mrs. Orji Gertrude, Director of Investment Promotion at Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment, noted that the Nigerian and UK governments have maintained close collaboration since the launch of the DCTS. She said ongoing efforts focus on ensuring that business owners and SMEs receive the right information and resources to maximize the benefits of the new trading framework.
A Timely Lifeline Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
The initiative comes at a period of shifting global trade dynamics and rising protectionism, particularly from the United States, which has tightened tariff measures and scaled back preferential trade agreements such as AGOA.
As traditional export routes face increasing barriers, the UK’s DCTS offers Nigeria a critical alternative pathway for maintaining access to major consumer markets. Experts have, however, stressed that tariff relief alone will not be enough.
To fully capitalize on this opportunity, Nigeria must upgrade logistics systems, improve product certification and regulatory compliance, and enhance manufacturing capacity to meet global standards. A more reliable supply chain will ensure that Nigerian products remain competitive and meet UK consumer expectations.
If properly implemented, the DCTS could become one of Nigeria’s most strategic platforms for expanding non-oil exports, attracting new investment, and buffering the economy against global tariff volatility in the coming years.
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