Greenland–United Kingdom relations

Seafood Trade forms the cornerstone of British–Greenlandic economic relations. The UK imports approximately £70 million worth of seafood annually from Greenland, primarily comprising prawns, shrimp, and cod. Following Brexit, these products became subject to tariffs of up to 20%, significantly increasing costs for British processors, restaurants, and consumers. In October 2025, the UK and Greenland resumed negotiations on a Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement, aiming to eliminate these tariffs and restore preferential access.^[1]

From 2 December 2001 until 30 December 2020, trade between Greenland and the UK was governed by the European Union–Overseas Countries and Territories Free Trade Agreement, while the United Kingdom was a member of the European Union.^[2][3]

Following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the UK and Greenland opened negotiations for a trade continuity agreement on 27 January 2022.^[4] By July 2023, trade negotiations between the two countries stagnated and were removed from the UK's trade negotiations agenda.^[5] On 2 October 2025, both countries agreed to resume negotiations on the Greenland–United Kingdom Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement at the 7th European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen.^[6][7] The trade negotiations also include a critical minerals partnership, a key point in negotiations as British mining companies held a third of mining licences in Greenland in 2025.^[8]

• Greenland does not maintain a representation in the United Kingdom; Greenland develops relations with the UK through the Danish embassy in London.
• The United Kingdom is accredited to Greenland through its consulate in Nuuk.^[9]

• Denmark–United Kingdom relations
• Foreign relations of Denmark
• Foreign relations of Greenland
• Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
• Free trade agreements of the United Kingdom
• GIUK gap