Markets · Africa
Africa.
A major source of ores and minerals, and a fast-growing market for vehicles, tyres, packaging and building materials. We connect suppliers and buyers here, with both sides screened against international sanctions lists before any introduction.
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Typical flows
What moves,by commodity family.
Typical trade flows for the region, given for orientation. They are not a statement of existing deals or available goods.
| Family | Typical flows out of the region | Typical flows into the region |
|---|---|---|
| Metals and minerals | Ores and concentrates, including iron, manganese, chrome and copper | Processed metals for industry |
| Vehicles and vehicle parts | Selected used vehicles and machinery | Trucks, buses, cars, machinery, tyres and parts |
| Kraft paper and packaging | Collected recovered paper | Sack kraft and paper sacks for cement and flour, kraft paper and board |
| Sawn timber and plywood | Hardwood timber | Sawn softwood and plywood for construction and furniture |
| Used cooking oil | Collected UCO from cities and food service | Limited |
| Recycled plastics | Collected bottles, flakes and bales | Recycled pellets for local converters |
Incoterms
The terms usually used.
- CIF and CFR for most sea cargo into African ports.
- FOB for exports of ores and minerals.
- DAP for deliveries inland and to landlocked countries.
- Every deal sets its Incoterm in writing, so both sides know who pays for what and where the risk passes.
Documents
What is usually needed.
The exact list depends on the product, the route and the destination's rules, and is agreed in each contract.
- 01Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
- 02Certificate of origin
- 03Pre-shipment inspection or certificate of conformity, where the destination country requires it
- 04Electronic cargo tracking note, where the destination port requires it
- 05Independent assay and weight certificates for ores and concentrates
- 06Roadworthiness or age documents for vehicles, under each country's import rules
Compliance
Screened on both sides.
Every supplier and buyer is checked against international sanctions lists before any introduction. BGI does not work with sanctioned countries, persons or goods.
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