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Powering Africa’s Industrial Future.

Manufacture, localize, and scale across Africa—production, quality, distribution & cross-border trade in one platform.

k+

retailers in our distribution network.

ISO

certified manufacturing facilities.

SEZ

& bonded hubs for optimized trade.

E2E

visibility across the value chain.

What We Do

Manufacture & Localize

Near-market production, export packaging, and dramatically reduced lead-times.

Market Access & Distribution

Dark stores, extensive coverage teams, and real-time sell-through tracking.

Tech, Data & Finance

Demand forecasting, inventory visibility, and embedded credit solutions.

About Us

Africa Trade Engine is a joint venture combining TRT Manufacturing's production expertise (manufacturing, quality assurance, export packaging) with TradeDepot's technology platform and extensive distributor network across Africa.

We bridge the gap between global brands seeking African market access and the continent's manufacturing capabilities, offering end-to-end execution from product formulation to retail sell-through.

Our integrated approach reduces landed costs, accelerates time-to-market, and provides visibility across the entire value chain—enabling brands to manufacture locally while accessing pan-African distribution networks.

Made in Africa, for Africa and the world.

Ready to execute across Africa? Let’s start.

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