ITC SheTrades Trade Mission: Meet Businesses from India and Sri-Lanka

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is bringing a delegation of 13 exceptional Indian women-led businesses in the processed agrifood, textiles and apparels sectors and 3 Sri-Lankan women-led businesses in the processed agrifood sector to the United Kingdom.

During their UK trade mission (10-13 February 2026), the entrepreneurs will visit Manchester and other cities to connect with British buyers, importers, wholesalers, specialty retailers, and distributors interested in diversifying their supply chains with high-quality and ethically sourced Kenyan products.

Manchester will host a dedicated B2B engagement day on 11th February 2026, featuring business-to-business meetings, sector-specific site visits, and networking opportunities.

The ITC SheTrades Initiative works to remove barriers to women’s participation in trade by strengthening the competitiveness of women-owned businesses, promoting inclusive policies, and fostering connections with global markets.
Through capacity-building, partnerships, and market access support, SheTrades contributes to a more inclusive, sustainable, and gender-responsive global economy.

Launched in 2018 and funded by UK International Development, the programme promotes inclusive economic growth by improving the business ecosystem for women across the Commonwealth and related trading partners.
By engaging policymakers, business support organizations, private-sector partners, and women-led enterprises, the programme strengthens women’s participation in trade across priority sectors—including agrifood and coffee.

The Indian delegation consists of 13 vetted and export-ready women-led enterprises offering:

• Dried fruits & nuts
• Natural and organic seasonings
• Sauces, condiments, and ready-to-eat items
• Value-added specialty foods
• Frozen food and vegetables, fruit purees

• Garments, scarves
• Natural and low-impact dyed fabrics
• Various textiles (silk, cotton)

The Sri-Lankan delegation consists of 3 vetted and export-ready women-led enterprises offering:

• Dried fruits & nuts
• Natural and organic seasonings
• Sauces, condiments, and ready-to-eat items
• Value-added specialty foods

• Access pre-qualified suppliers of high-quality agrifood and coffee products.
• Diversify your sourcing with sustainable, ethical, women-led businesses.
• Reduce travel time and costs by meeting international suppliers locally.
• Enhance supply chain resilience through new partnerships.
• Participate in face-to-face B2B meetings, maximizing quality engagement.

This event is FREE of charge for UK and European buyers, but registration is required.

1. Review participating supplier profiles .
2. Register your interest and select suppliers you’d like to meet.
3. Our team will confirm approved registrations.
4. Prior to the event, buyers will receive a personalised B2B meeting schedule.
5. Meetings will take place in person in Manchester on 11th February 2026.

• British companies, and especially buyers, importers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers operating in the processed agrifood and textiles sectors.

Subject to change

15:00 – Registration

15:30 – 17:00 – One-to-One Business Meetings
Pre-arranged meetings between UK buyers and the women-led agrifood and textiles businesses.
(Meetings will last approximately 20–25 minutes each. Individual schedules will be provided in advance.)

17:30 - Closing

*This may be subject to changes

Important notice

Please note this event is exclusive for companies seeking to purchase products and/or services from the delegation. If you are a service provider (e.g. translation company, logistics provider or other), whilst you can express interest, priority will be given to buyers.

Register your interest and select suppliers you want to connect with—our team will arrange virtual introductions after the event.

This event is FREE of charge for UK and European businesses. Registration is mandatory.

Please note that we will not be sharing your personal data with any 3rd parties outside the partners involved directly in the delivery of this project. Buyer's information will not be disclosed publicly.

Please note photos may be taken during the event, if you are not happy for you to be included make sure to let a member of our team know on the day.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pendulum Hotel, Sackville Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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