What is Made in Africa?

Made in Africa is a B2B trade and procurement platform where businesses can discover African suppliers and products, publish requests for quotations, and find tender and project opportunities across the SADC region.

Which countries does Made in Africa cover?

The platform focuses on the 16 SADC member states: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Supplier and service availability can vary by country.

How are suppliers verified?

Supplier checks can include business registration, the authority of the person representing the company, and relevant licences or industry accreditation. Verification supports identity checks and does not guarantee product quality or transaction performance.

Are tender notices guaranteed contracts?

No. Tender listings are opportunities for discovery, not guarantees of eligibility or contract awards. Always confirm the notice, deadline, documents and submission instructions with the issuing authority.

Is escrow available for marketplace trades?

Do not assume escrow is available for a transaction. Check the current Made in Africa service terms and payment-partner availability before making payment or relying on payment protection.

African trade workspace

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Information availability varies by country and source. Always confirm current requirements, prices, deadlines and duties with the relevant official authority or service provider before acting.

01 / Trade toolkit

Find buyers, suppliers and opportunities

Discover companies, source products and participate in procurement opportunities across African markets.

Supplier directoryDiscover manufacturers, distributors, exporters and service providers.Products marketplaceBrowse products and wholesale supply categories.Tenders and projectsExplore procurement notices and project opportunities with source details.Requests for quotationPublish a sourcing request and invite suppliers to respond.

02 / Trade toolkit

Plan cross-border trade

Use practical tools to understand the steps, costs and service providers involved in moving goods.

Import and export guideWork through a guided checklist for an international shipment.Duties and tariffsExplore available tariff and product-duty information.Landed-cost calculatorEstimate the cost components involved in bringing goods to destination.Logistics providersExplore logistics services and supported trade routes.Cross-border tradeReview regional trade information and practical guidance.

03 / Trade toolkit

Build capability and confidence

Improve trade knowledge, understand market context and learn how the platform handles trust.

Market intelligenceReview available commodity and market information, including its update date.Trade regulationsFind regulatory guidance and country-level trade information.Trade AcademyDevelop practical skills in sourcing, exporting and doing business.Buying and trade guidesRead practical guides for buyers, suppliers and exporters.Language supportUse the available language controls to make trade information easier to access.

Build your business presence

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Create a company profile, add your products and start building relevant trade connections. Free registration is available.

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