Export & Trade Support
From supplier verification to customs clearance, we simplify cross-border trade between Africa, Europe, and China. Let us handle the paperwork while you grow your business.
How We Support Your Trade
Comprehensive export and trade services designed to connect African producers with global buyers seamlessly.
Export Documentation
We handle all export paperwork including certificates of origin, commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations for smooth international shipping.
Customs Brokerage
Our licensed customs brokers navigate complex import/export regulations, tariff classifications, and duty calculations across EU and African markets.
Freight & Logistics
End-to-end logistics solutions — air freight, sea freight, and express courier coordination. We track every shipment from pickup to final delivery.
Trade Compliance Consulting
Stay compliant with changing trade laws. We advise on AGOA benefits, EU GSP schemes, Rules of Origin, and anti-dumping regulations.
Supplier Verification
Before you buy, we verify. Our on-ground teams audit African suppliers for quality, capacity, ethical practices, and export readiness.
Payment Facilitation
Secure escrow-style payment handling and currency exchange support to protect both buyers and sellers in cross-border transactions.
Bridging Markets, Building Trust
Heritage Africa Threads operates at the intersection of tradition and global commerce. We work directly with artisan cooperatives, textile mills, and craft workshops across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Mali, and Morocco to bring authentic products to European, Chinese, and North American markets.
Every export we facilitate carries verified origin documentation, ensuring your customers know the story behind every thread, bead, and carving.
End-to-End Export Logistics
Whether you are shipping a single container of textiles or curating a monthly artisan subscription box, our logistics team manages freight forwarding, insurance, and last-mile delivery.
We partner with DHL, FedEx, Maersk, and regional carriers to offer competitive rates and real-time shipment tracking to Europe, China, and the Americas.
48h
Average quote turnaround
3
Continents (Africa, Europe, Asia)
100%
Documentation accuracy
5k+
Shipments managed
Our Trade Process
Four clear steps from your first inquiry to products arriving at your door.
Initial Briefing
Share your product needs, target markets, and volume requirements with our trade team.
Supplier Matching
We match you with pre-vetted African manufacturers, artisans, or exporters that fit your criteria.
Sample & Quote
Receive product samples, detailed quotes, and shipping timelines before committing.
Contract & Export
We draft contracts, handle documentation, coordinate shipping, and monitor delivery.
Ready to Import from Africa?
Tell us what you are looking for and our trade specialists will prepare a tailored export plan within 48 hours.
Talk to a Trade Specialist
Available Monday – Friday, 9am – 4:30pm GMT