B2B ecommerce
Showcase products, publish business buying requirements and negotiate quotations and orders with other companies.
Company storefronts · Catalogues · Enquiries
A new business network is coming
Your next trade
connection
starts here.
Introducing the Somaliland UK International Trade and Export Portal — a planned business network and marketplace connecting companies, opportunities and trade services.
This is our information website. Business registration and trading features are not open yet.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE, CONNECTED
Illustrative port imagery
Illustrative port imagery
Our core connection
Somaliland
United Kingdom
Wider markets
About the initiative
One place to build
your next business relationship.
Better visibility. Relevant introductions. Practical support for the journey from enquiry to trade.
The portal is being planned as a business membership network and digital marketplace for Somaliland and UK companies, while welcoming eligible organisations from other countries.
It will bring company profiles, product catalogues, sourcing, commercial introductions and access to independent trade services together. Businesses will be able to participate as buyers, suppliers or both.
01
Make your business visible
Present your offer and capabilities to prospective partners.
02
Find the right connections
Discover relevant companies, opportunities and service providers.
03
Move forward with clarity
Keep commercial discussions, records and next steps organised.
The full portal · coming soon
From a business profile
to a connected workspace.
A look at the tools planned for members. These previews illustrate the intended experience.
Planned member toolsYour business.
Your business.
One organised workspace.
Register your company, complete membership review and manage approved business activities through a company account.
- Company profile and authorised staff access
- Catalogues, enquiries, quotations and orders
- Private documents and approval records
- Service requests and event applications
Member workspaceIllustrative concept
Business workspace · preview
YOUR BUSINESSOverviewCompany profileProductsEnquiriesOrdersDocuments
Your business, at a glance
An organised view of what needs your attention
Company profileManage
Product catalogueShowcase
Trade enquiriesConnect
Your next steps
Complete company informationProfile
Add products and specificationsCatalogue
Review business opportunitiesExplore
Planned ecommerce toolsShowcase products.
Showcase products.
Discover suppliers.
A searchable marketplace designed for business buying and selling, with product information and structured quotation requests.
- Company storefronts and product catalogues
- Search by product, category and location
- Compare quotations and agree order terms
- Track dispatch, delivery and acceptance
Product marketplaceIllustrative concept
Marketplace · preview
Find your next trade opportunity
⌕ Search products or suppliers
FrankincenseProduct example
Sesame seedsProduct example
Natural honeyProduct example
Illustrative categories, not live offers or export approvals.
Planned provider networkFind support for
Find support for
the next step.
Explore service providers relevant to your transaction, request support and follow each engagement in your workspace.
- Financial and bank-connected escrow services
- Independent inspection and insurance
- Logistics and trade documentation support
- Provider-specific eligibility and contracts
Trade service directoryIllustrative concept
Service directory · preview
Support for your trade journey
Banking and escrowSubject to bank approval and coverage
Inspection and insuranceIndependent providers and separate terms
Logistics and deliveryRoute-specific quotations and service scope
These are design concepts, not live services. Features will be introduced in phases. Registration dates and confirmed service availability will be announced when ready.
Planned trade services
A wider network.
More practical support.
Services designed to support a commercial relationship from the first introduction to delivery.
Trade missions and B2B meetings
Join planned delegations from Somaliland to the UK and from the UK to Somaliland, alongside buyer meetings and trade events.
B2B meetings · Trade programmesEscrow accounts and finance
Request eligible banking, microfinance, trade finance and escrow services through participating providers.
Separate institution checks and approvalQuality and insurance
Find independent inspection, testing and certification support, and enquire about suitable trade insurance.
Provider-confirmed scope and coverageLogistics and readiness
Explore freight, warehousing and delivery support, with practical guidance for preparing trade documents.
Routes · Documentation · Member assistanceInternational visibility
Improve product presentation and reach relevant audiences through approved campaigns and supplier features.
Export marketing · Product showcasesFinancial, insurance and other specialist services depend on confirmed provider arrangements, coverage and approval. Escrow funds will be held by the participating bank or its approved arrangement. Portal membership will not itself grant access to a financial service.
01 / BUSINESS TO BUSINESSA marketplace built
B2B ecommerce · coming soon
A marketplace built
for commercial trade.
B2B ecommerce · coming soonThe planned B2B ecommerce service will help companies discover suppliers, showcase goods and negotiate commercial orders. Businesses can participate as buyers, sellers or both, with named staff and approved account permissions.
For suppliers
Create a storefront, publish specifications, minimum order quantities and lead times, and respond to quotation requests.
For buyers
Search products, shortlist suppliers, compare quotations and agree price, currency, delivery and acceptance terms.
Eligible fixed-price products may support direct business checkout. Negotiated orders will follow a quotation-to-order process. The member workspace will keep order records and permitted documents together.
02 / BANK-CONNECTED SERVICESEscrow accounts with
Subject to bank arrangements
Escrow accounts with
clear payment conditions.
Subject to bank arrangementsEligible members will be able to request escrow account services from a participating bank. The bank will perform its own onboarding checks, confirm account and transaction eligibility, and hold and administer funds under its agreed escrow arrangement.
- AgreeBuyer and seller confirm the order and release conditions.
- FundThe bank issues instructions and confirms accepted funds.
- DeliverThe parties record delivery, inspection and acceptance as agreed.
- SettleThe bank releases, refunds or holds funds under the agreed process.
The portal will display bank-confirmed status. It will not hold customer funds or independently decide escrow releases. Supported accounts, routes, currencies, fees and limits depend on the bank. Membership and escrow approval are separate.
03 / TWO-WAY TRADE MISSIONSMeet your next partner.
Programmes coming soon
Meet your next partner.
In either market.
Programmes coming soonThe portal plans to support organised business delegations in both directions, with sector priorities, participating firms’ objectives and relevant counterparts identified before travel.
Somaliland United Kingdom
Connect Somaliland businesses with prospective UK buyers, distributors, suppliers and commercial partners.
United Kingdom Somaliland
Introduce UK businesses to Somaliland firms through scheduled meetings, company visits and sector briefings.
Planned programmes may include B2B matchmaking, trade fairs, product showcases and follow-up support. Members will apply through published programmes. Dates, selection criteria, fees and participation terms will be announced when confirmed; travel and entry requirements remain subject to the relevant authorities.
Discuss a future trade missionWho the network is for
Different markets.
Shared business interests.
A planned network for trading businesses and the institutions that support them.
UK businesses
Explore sourcing, supplier relationships, distribution opportunities and commercial partnerships with Somaliland firms.
Discuss UK participationSomaliland businesses
Showcase your capabilities, reach prospective buyers and strengthen your readiness for cross-border trade.
Discuss Somaliland participationInternational firms & providers
Eligible buyers, suppliers, financial institutions and specialist providers can explore joining the wider network.
Discuss international participationWhat happens next
Building the platform,
step by step.
We’re introducing the concept now and welcoming conversations with interested businesses and service institutions.
There is no confirmed public launch date yet. Availability will follow operational readiness and the necessary provider agreements.
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Available now
Information and enquiries
Explore the portal’s purpose, understand the planned services and contact the team about participation.
02
Coming next
Business registration and profiles
Planned applications, membership review, company pages and authorised business accounts.
03
Planned development
Marketplace and trade tools
Product catalogues, sourcing requests, quotations, order records and programmes for business engagement.
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Subject to provider readiness
Connected specialist services
Eligible bank services, escrow and independent trade support activated as arrangements are confirmed.
Useful to know
A few questions,
answered.
Can I register my business today?
Business registration is not yet open. You can contact the team now to express interest, introduce your company or discuss a potential service partnership. An enquiry does not create a membership or trading account.
Will the portal be open to businesses outside the UK and Somaliland?
The planned network will welcome eligible businesses and service institutions from other countries. Membership and access to individual services will depend on the relevant country and provider requirements.
Will membership include escrow or finance approval?
No. A participating bank or financial provider will carry out its own checks and confirm availability, charges and terms. Membership will not automatically activate a bank account, escrow transaction or financing arrangement.
What information should I prepare?
Prepare your legal and trading names, authorised representative, business contact details, registration evidence and an outline of your products or trade interests. Please do not send identity documents, bank details or other sensitive records in an introductory email.
When will pricing and launch dates be announced?
Membership packages, fees, programme dates and available services will be published once confirmed. We are not announcing a fixed launch date or accepting membership payments on this website.
Start a conversation
Let’s talk about
your business.
Interested in membership, trade opportunities or becoming a service provider? Introduce your organisation and tell us what you’re looking for.
info@somalilandtrade.ukFor an initial enquiry, your company name, country and trade interests are enough. Please keep financial and identity documents out of your message.
Privacy and enquiries
This information website does not use analytics, tracking cookies or an online registration database. Details entered in the message builder stay in your browser until you choose to open your email application. The form does not submit them to this website or store them for later visits.
If you send an email, the information is shared through your email provider and received by the portal team to address your enquiry. Your hosting provider may keep standard connection logs. For questions about an enquiry or to request correction or deletion of information you have shared, contact info@somalilandtrade.uk. Future registration and service features will have their own terms and privacy information.