Cocoa, coffee, cashews, sesame, shea, and processed foods — the highest-value African export categories, with traceable supply chains, EUDR-compliance support, and AfCFTA preferential tariff access. We connect verified producers and cooperatives with international buyers.
Trade execution · eligibility profile
Last verified · 2026-05-25
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Outbound preferences
Standards gating market access
High-stakes considerations
Why Cocoa & Processed Foods
Direct introductions to vetted cooperatives in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, and Nigeria. Origin traceability documented from farm to FOB.
Pre-screened for the EU Deforestation Regulation requirements (geolocation, due-diligence statements). Reduces buyer compliance friction.
Built-in support for AfCFTA preferential tariff treatment via Certificate of Origin issuance. 10–30% tariff savings on intra-African trade.
Use cases
Problem: Verified, EUDR-compliant cocoa supply is scarce. Most cooperatives lack the documentation infrastructure European buyers require.
Solution: Curated cooperative profiles with geolocation data, EUDR compliance, and direct negotiation in escrow-protected deal rooms.
Median 3 months from introduction to first signed offtake
Problem: Value-add African brands (sauces, snacks, beverages) struggle to access cross-border retail distribution at AfCFTA-friendly terms.
Solution: Distribution partners pre-vetted by market. AfCFTA Certificate of Origin issuance reduces landed cost by 10–30% across signatory markets.
Average 2-3 new market entries per cohort cycle
Trade corridors for this sector
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