Cross-border trade — East & Southern Africa and China
Cross-border sourcing and trade,
run from one workspace.
QlickTrade is a platform for companies importing from China and trading across East & Southern Africa. Register your company to track live import-demand signals, find and vet suppliers and buyers, and run every request, engagement and transaction in one place — or have our team source it for you.
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Built to make cross-border sourcing predictable
Every order runs through the same steps: suppliers are checked, prices are compared, paperwork and freight are coordinated, and you can see where a request stands at any point.
Verified suppliers
We work with manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors in China and across East & Southern Africa that we have checked for capability and track record — not cold contacts off a search.
Prices compared, not guessed
We pull multiple quotations for the same specification and lay out the trade-offs in price, lead time, and terms so you can choose with the full picture.
Documentation and logistics handled
Export paperwork, freight booking, and customs coordination are managed alongside the order, so a shipment does not stall on a missing document.
Everything in one place
Quotations, messages, and shipment status for each request stay in one view on the platform instead of scattered across email and chat.
Sourcing, procurement, and trade support
What our team covers when you hand us a requirement — from finding qualified suppliers to moving the goods across the border.
Product sourcing
We find qualified manufacturers and distributors for your specification, gather competing quotations, and support the negotiation.
Supplier verification
Before you commit, we check a supplier's registration, production capability, quality standards, and trade history.
Logistics & customs
Export and import documentation, freight booking, and customs clearance, coordinated through to delivery.
Market research & advisory
Product availability, pricing, and supplier options for a market, plus guidance on entering a new one.
Sectors we source for
Most requests we handle fall into these categories. The products listed under each are examples, not a full catalogue.
Construction & Building Materials
Cement, steel, aggregates, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and finishing materials for commercial and residential projects.
Furniture & Interior Solutions
Office furniture, hospitality furnishings, residential pieces, and custom interior fit-out materials from verified manufacturers.
Packaging & Industrial Supplies
Corrugated boxes, flexible packaging, labels, tapes, strapping, protective materials, and industrial consumables.
Agricultural Products
Fertilizers, seeds, crop protection, irrigation equipment, farm machinery, and post-harvest handling solutions.
General Wholesale & Distribution
FMCG, household goods, stationery, textiles, and fast-moving consumer products for wholesale and retail distribution.
Manufacturing Support
Raw materials, components, tooling, MRO supplies, and specialized inputs for manufacturing operations across sectors.
How concierge sourcing works
You send the requirement; our team runs the four steps below. Prefer to work it yourself? Create an account and use the platform directly.
Submit Your Request
Share your product specifications, quantities, destination, timeline, and any special requirements through our simple sourcing form.
We Source Suppliers
Our team identifies qualified suppliers, compares pricing, quality, and availability, and verifies capabilities against your requirements.
Receive Quotations
We provide clear, competitive quotations with multiple sourcing options where available, including detailed specifications and terms.
We Coordinate Delivery
From supplier communication to logistics coordination and customs clearance, we help ensure a smooth procurement process to your door.
Ready to hand us a requirement?
Request a quoteOr create an account to source on the platform yourself.
Where we source and deliver
We source from China and regional suppliers, and coordinate delivery into eight markets across East & Southern Africa.
Tanzania
Primary sourcing hub with extensive supplier network across Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, and industrial zones.
Kenya
Gateway to East Africa with strong logistics infrastructure and diverse manufacturing base in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Uganda
Growing manufacturing sector and agricultural exports, with Kampala as the central trade hub.
Rwanda
Business-friendly environment with focus on quality manufacturing and regional trade facilitation.
Zambia
Mining and agriculture-driven economy with strong demand for industrial supplies and equipment.
Malawi
Agricultural economy with growing import needs for fertilizers, machinery, and consumer goods.
Mozambique
Port access via Beira and Maputo corridors, serving landlocked neighbors with diverse import needs.
DR Congo
Vast mineral resources driving demand for mining equipment, industrial supplies, and consumer goods.
Two ways to get started
Create an account to track demand signals, find suppliers and buyers, and manage your requests on the platform — or send us your requirements and our team handles sourcing, verification, and delivery for you.