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Trade Services · Cross-Border Trade Facilitation

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We fund, structure and manage cross-border trades across the SADC region, so importers and exporters can buy, ship and sell with confidence, from the supplier's gate to the buyer's door.

Overview

Where Trade Meets Capital

Cross-border trade creates real opportunities for African businesses, but it also ties up cash and adds risk. Suppliers often want payment upfront, goods take time to move, and customers pay on credit terms. Many growing businesses have the orders but not the working capital or capacity to carry a trade from start to finish.

AfriTrade Capital bridges that gap. We combine funding with practical support, structuring each transaction around the goods being traded and the customer buying them, and working with trusted partners to see it through to completion.

We support importers, exporters and distributors trading within the SADC region and between Africa and global markets, across a wide range of sectors.

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At a Glance

Key Features

Funding

Funding that lets you fulfil confirmed orders.

Documentation

The right paperwork for each trade.

Logistics

Coordination with trusted partners.

Settlement

A clear, agreed close to every transaction.

What We Offer

Our Solutions

Import Finance

We pay your supplier upfront or on shipment, so you can take on larger orders without draining working capital.

Export Finance

Funding and pre-shipment support for exporters fulfilling confirmed orders from buyers across Africa and beyond.

Supplier Payments & FX

Efficient payments to suppliers in their preferred currency, with clear and agreed exchange arrangements.

Trade Documentation

Support with the commercial and customs documentation each trade requires.

Logistics Coordination

Working with trusted logistics and clearing partners to move goods safely and on time.

Letters of Credit & Guarantees

Advice on trade instruments that give buyers and sellers confidence in each transaction.

Why AfriTrade

Who It Serves

Trade facilitation suits businesses with a real order and a reliable buyer, but not enough working capital or capacity to carry the whole transaction alone.

Importers & Distributors

Businesses sourcing goods from regional or international suppliers.

Exporters & Manufacturers

Producers selling into African and global markets.

Contractors & Project Suppliers

Companies sourcing equipment and materials for projects.

How AfriTrade Works

A Simple, Supported Process

We guide each client through a clear process, from the first conversation to the close of the transaction.

Consult

We understand your business, the trade and what you need.

Assess

We review the transaction and the parties involved.

Structure

We agree a tailored solution and clear terms with you.

Execute

We fund and coordinate the trade with our partners.

Settle

The transaction closes and we report back to you.

Our Principles

Partnership: We work alongside you for the full transaction, not just the funding.
Transparency: Terms and costs are agreed clearly before we begin.
Responsible risk: Every deal is assessed and structured with care.
Compliance: We operate in line with applicable regulatory requirements.

Exporting Possibilities, Importing Success

Talk to Us About Cross-Border Trade Facilitation

Tell us about your business and what you need. Our team will respond with how we can help.

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