Rwanda's Official AfCFTA Trading Company

Connecting Rwanda to

Africa’s Markets

  • The first company certified by the AfCFTA Secretariat. 
  • The first AfCFTA trading company in Rwanda. 
  • The first company to export under the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative
  • The first company to import under the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative
  • The first company to aggregate, consolidate and export under AfCFTA
  • The first company to export a 40 foot container via ocean under AfCFTA

Our Mission

To accelerate Rwanda’s continental trade by enabling local businesses to consolidate their goods and access markets across Africa through the African Continental Free Trade Area. We are committed to empowering MSMEs, promoting Made-in-Rwanda products, and building sustainable trade relationships that benefit communities across the continent.

 

AfCFTA Leadership

Pioneering continental trade and setting milestones in Africa’s economic integration

First AfCFTA Trade

Facilitated Rwanda’s first commercial trade under the AfCFTA Guided Trade Initiative in October 2022

Rwanda-Ghana Corridor

Pioneered the Rwanda-Ghana trade corridor, exporting and importing value-added agricultural products

28+ Months of Trade

Over two years of continuous trade facilitation under the AfCFTA framework

Continental Reach

Enabling Rwandan & African MSMEs to access markets across the African continent

Trade Facilitation Services

We provide comprehensive trade facilitation services designed to help Rwandan businesses navigate and thrive in the continental market under AfCFTA.

  • Consolidated Export Services

Aggregate goods from multiple local businesses into single shipments for cost-effective continental trade.

  • AfCFTA Trade Facilitation

Navigate the complexities of cross-border trade with expert guidance on AfCFTA protocols.

  • Value-Added Agricultural Products

Export premium Rwandan coffee, processed foods, and agricultural products to African markets. Import premium chocolate bars and cocoa powder from Ghana.

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“We commend Igire Continental Trading Company for its commitment to helping local MSMEs expand their reach across Africa.”

— National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB)

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Partner with us to access continental markets and grow your business under AfCFTA.