About Africa Trade Engine

Industrializing Africa
Through Execution

We are a joint venture that bridges the gap between global brands seeking African market access and the continent's manufacturing capabilities. Our integrated platform combines production excellence with distribution intelligence to deliver end-to-end execution across Africa's industrial value chain.

Joint Venture Story

Two Powerhouses,
One Mission

TRT Manufacturing's production mastery meets TradeDepot's distribution intelligence. Together, we provide an integrated path from formulation to shelf.

Our platform provides a complete path from ISO-certified lines to last-mile delivery across 200,000+ retail touchpoints.

Results: up to 30% lower landed costs, 60% faster time-to-market, and end-to-end visibility.

Made in Africa, for Africa and the world.

We design every facility and route-to-market to keep value on the continent while meeting global quality expectations.

Execution at Scale

Real numbers from real operations

12
ISO-Certified Lines
GMP standards, export-ready packaging
200K+
Retail Touchpoints
Direct distribution network
2
SEZ Facilities
Bonded hubs for export efficiency
100%
Supply Chain Visibility
Real-time tracking, end-to-end

Our Footprint

stylized vector map of Africa in dark mode, showing South Africa, Benin, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya with glowing red nodes and faint connecting lines, minimalist tech aesthetic
South Africa
Benin
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya

South Africa (Midrand)

Live Facility

Our primary manufacturing and logistics hub, serving Southern Africa.

Benin SEZ

Q1 2026

Upcoming Special Economic Zone facility to anchor West African operations.

Active Markets

Nigeria Ghana South Africa Kenya

Why We Win

The advantages that make execution inevitable

Manufacturing Excellence

ISO 9001/22716 certified facilities. GMP workflows. Export-grade packaging. Global standards with a regional cost advantage.

Distribution Intelligence

200K+ mapped retailers, dark-store nodes, and local coverage teams. Reliable last-mile, informed by data.

Data-Driven Execution

Forecasting, inventory optimization, and real-time sell-through tracking across markets.

How We Operate

The principles that drive every decision

Execution Excellence
Safety & Compliance
True Partnership

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