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International Trade and Development in South Africa
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the International Trade and Development sector based in South Africa. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
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Tata International Limited
Tata International Limited is a premier trading and distribution company with manufacturing capabilities in select businesses and a network of offices and subsidiaries spanning more than 29 countries across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. As a member of the reputed business conglomerate the Tata Group, we pride ourselves in upholding the highest ethical standards in the way we conduct our businesses. Supported by a strong employee base, we are strongly driven by customer centricity, and have, over the years, formed strategic alliances and partnerships with market leaders that have reinforced our role as preferred partners in international trade and business. Our worldwide revenues of US $3.39 billion for FY23 have set us firmly on a path of sustained growth even as we continue to focus on value-added offerings for our customers, backed by strong compliance of global norms within the sectors in which we operate. We leverage our worldwide presence along with sourcing and marketing competencies to deliver what we promise to customers across our five key business verticals.
10001+ staff
Wesgro
Wesgro is the official Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency for the Western Cape. We are the first point of contact for foreign investors and local exporters. We attract and facilitate investment into the Western Cape, nationally and internationally. Growing exports of products and services of the Western Cape through development of export capability, demand and market access. We market the Western Cape as a competitive business and travel destination.
51 to 200 staff
Dube Tradeport Corporation
DUBE TRADEPORT SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE Africa’s Global Manufacturing and Air Logistics Platform Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is a world-class development offering globally integrated logistics and manufacturing infrastructure, and support for a range of airport-related activities, including cargo operations, warehousing, agriculture, and commercial real-estate for office, retail and hospitality. The benefits offered to businesses operating within the SEZ are geared towards promoting business growth, revenue generation, employment creation, the export of value-added commodities, and the attraction of both foreign and local investment – all enhancing South Africa’s manufacturing and export capabilities. Owned by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, Dube TradePort is the province’s flagship infrastructural development and key priority, forming part of South Africa’s National Infrastructure Plan. Strategically located on the east coast of South Africa, linked to two of Africa’s major seaports, major national roads and home to King Shaka International Airport, Dube TradePort is strategically positioned at the intersection of local and global intermodal transport routes. This 50-year master-planned airfreight and passenger hub comprises five business zones: • Dube TradeZone: an industrial precinct for electronics, pharmaceutical and aerospace manufacturing; • Dube Cargo Terminal: a state-of-the-art cargo handling facility; • Dube AgriZone: an advanced agricultural precinct; • Dube City: a business and hospitality precinct; and • Dube iConnect: a cutting-edge telecommunications platform and premier cloud service provider. Dube TradePort’s vision is to be the leading global manufacturing and air logistics platform in Southern Africa, seamlessly integrated with intermodal road, rail and port infrastructure. In addition to this global vision, Dube TradePort is a major contributor to job creation and economic growth within KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa.
201 to 500 staff
Lead Capital Group
Lead Capital Group is a forward-thinking international sales and marketing company based in Cape Town. We specialize in driving targeted leads to our global clients’ online platforms and we ensure these leads convert to sales. We recognize that the world of advertising is constantly changing, allowing consumers to limit and streamline online content. It is our mission to adapt your business to this digital environment through inbound and outbound lead generation strategies so that the right audience finds you and vice versa.
201 to 500 staff
South African National Accreditation System Sanas
The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) is recognised by the South African Government as the single National Accreditation Body that gives formal recognition that Laboratories, Certification Bodies, Inspection Bodies, Proficiency Testing Scheme Providers and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) test facilities are competent to carry out specific tasks.
51 to 200 staff
Anatrica
Anatrica is an international investment and trading company with interest in the industrial minerals, chemicals, agriculture and fertiliser markets. Anatrica operates in several countries with a strong footprint in Africa and the Middle East.
201 to 500 staff
Delta Colours
We supply pigments and specialty chemicals in South Africa for use in plastics, coatings, paint, ink, construction and cosmetics.
11 to 50 staff
Dastone
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10001+ staff
Global Group Of Companies
The global group of companies is a global solutions driven engineering group with a strong South African design, manufacturing, heavy engineering and logistics base specializing in rail rolling stock, mining equipment and allied technologies. Anticipating the needs of and offering better, more sustainable solutions to the growing demand for resources in increasingly constrained markets while minimizing the impact on the environment is what we strive to achieve, not only for us, but for our children and our children's children. As a company already actively spanning two and moving into a third generation across several families within the group, it is our belief that the projects we engage in can make significant, substantial and positive impact on the social, environmental and economic challenges facing our generation and those to come. The global group is a diverse and fascinating group of companies which include cutting edge design and R&D competencies, local and worldwide foundry, forge, and heavy engineering capabilities as well as logistics capabilities. giving us the ability to contemplate, design, test, prototype, cast, fabricate mechanise and deliver solutions in record time anywhere in the world. Please visit our page or give us a call. we'd love find out how we can help you.
201 to 500 staff
Rbidz Special Economic Zone
The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone Company (SOC) Ltd (RBIDZ) is a purpose- built and secure industrial estate on the north- eastern coast of KwaZulu-Natal, linked to the international deep-water port of Richards Bay. It is tailored for the manufacturing of goods and production of services to boost beneficiation, investment, economic growth and the development of skills and employment. The RBIDZ is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) that aims to encourage international competitiveness through world-class infrastructure as well as tax, VAT and duty-free incentives to qualifying investors. The RBIDZ strategy is geared to provide significant contribution to the country’s economic growth through creation of employment opportunities, up- grading the skills, technology transfer, deepening economic empowerment of historically disadvantaged individuals and broadening of South Africa’s basket of export products. Incentives provided by RBIDZ to investors • Reduction in corporate income tax from 28% to 15%. • VAT exemption for supplies procured in South Africa. • Duty-free on imports for production-related raw materials including machinery and assets used in production. • Location in a secured and Customs Controlled Area (CCA) • World–class industrial infrastructure. The RBIDZ’s objectives: • To attract local and foreign direct investment; • To develop linkages between domestic and zone- based industries; • To provide world–class industrial infrastructure.• To attract advanced foreign production and technology methods in order to gain experience in global manufacturing and production networks; The RBIDZ’s key focus sectors: • Metals Beneficiation (Aluminium, Iron Ore, Titanium) • ICT (Techno–parks, Innovation Hubs) • Renewable Energy (Solar, Fuel Cells, Biomass) • Agro-Processing • Marine Industry Development
51 to 200 staff
Tralac Trade Law Centre
tralac is a non-profit capacity-building organisation developing trade-related capacity in east and southern Africa in order to assist countries in the region to produce tradables competitively, to enhance their trade performance and to ensure that trade contributes to development within a rules-based system of international trade governance. tralac’s capacity building programme involves three main areas of work: 1) Applied trade law and policy research and analysis addressing the most pressing trade matters for countries in east and southern Africa, disseminated in the form of trade briefs, working papers and monographs; 2) Training, through tailored short courses covering a range of trade-related topics, trade policy and data analysis workshops (Geek Weeks), and e-learning courses (launching in March 2017); and 3) Policy dialogue through the tralac website and electronic newsletter, social media and events such as the tralac Annual Conference, which has become an important forum for discussing the region’s trade agenda.
11 to 50 staff
Imark Global
IMark is a Global Venture Development company specialised in emerging and frontier economies, IMark plays many roles for building new ventures which create create positive impact on people, places and economies. IMark brings together our full spectrum of expertise, with our creatively diverse team adopting the projects from humble beginnings to established triumphs. As a venture development firm IMark combines the experience of senior professionals from a variety of backgrounds. The company delivers various solutions to address the needs of governments, public & private organisations. IMark is a perfect knowledge partner for developing innovative ventures of global relevance.
51 to 200 staff
Control Union South Africa Pty Ltd
With origins grounded in agricultural inspections, Control Union has a century-long history operating in the field of Commodity Inspections, quality, certifications, and risk management. Presently, Control Union has a footprint in over 70 countries. Our extensive expertise spans the entire supply chain, encompassing diverse industries such as agriculture, food safety, energy, forestry, sustainability, and textiles. Maintaining our integrity is of utmost importance to Control Union, and our actions are guided by honesty and respect in every endeavour. In South Africa, our portfolio of prominent standards includes Food Safety (BRC, Ethical (SIZA, WIETA, SMETA), Organic (EU, USDA, SAOSA), Agriculture (GlobalG.A.P, NM, GRASP, Medical Cannabis CUMCS), Animal Welfare (RAF), and the VEGAN standard, among others.
51 to 200 staff
Solidaridad Southern Africa
With the global population set to double in the coming decades, Southern Africa’s expansive arable land gives the region potential to become a center of agricultural production and contributor to improved food security. Solidaridad is working to provide access to finance, integrated technology, and widespread adoption of good practices. We work with businesses & producers in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, SA & Zambia to move towards sustainable commodity sourcing.
51 to 200 staff
Spunchem International
Spunchem is the leading manufacturer of specialist nonwoven fabrics in Southern Africa, pushing the limits of innovation to provide our customers with products that meet their current and future needs. We continuously conduct market research and development to ensure that our products are at the cutting edge of nonwoven technology, striving to provide a comprehensive service to all our customers. Established in 1995, Spunchem housed the first spunbond plant in South Africa, capable of 20 million square metres. Over the last 25 years, we have invested heavily in specialised equipment that allows us to expand our offering. We now cater for all sectors, with spunbond, SMS, coating, cast film, breathable film, laminating, printing and slitting capabilities. Today, we operate 6 spunbond plants, including our recently-installed state-of-the-art SMXS machine, boasting a total capacity ability in excess of a billion square metres per annum. All our products are manufactured in South Africa, to the highest technical and quality standards, meeting both local and international standards.
201 to 500 staff
Tradecloud
Tradecloud is a provider of global supply chain systems, services and solutions designed to streamline global supply chain management for any import or export business. Our supply chain management solution, Tradecloud is a unique integrated digital platform for large, medium & small import and export companies. The Tradecloud digital platform provides an accurate real-time cost per unit of product imported both pre and post shipment of goods. The system also offers real time treasury management and financial impacts on cost per unit resulting from changes throughout the import trade and supply chain logistics process. Tradecloud is a single, integrated digital platform for Buying, Shipping, Treasury and international trade related finance and accounting catering to all aspects of the import and export global supply chain. For large corporate importers, Tradecloud provides the benefits of: • Automation • Systems Integration • Visibility • Control • Risk management throughout the importing process. For Medium and Small import and export businesses, the Tradecloud digital platform provides all of the large corporate benefits, as well as: • A Complete Transaction implementation service • Overhead cost reductions • Access to Trade Finance
11 to 50 staff
Xa Global Trade Advisors
XA is South Africa's only full service international trade consulting firm focusing on both trade policy matters as well as customs and excise matters. The result is a completely integrated solution to the challenges of companies that trade across borders. In order to provide a complete and integrated solution, XA's approach is fundamentally geared to assist companies mitigate the risks and take advantage of international trade and related activities. We look at a company's complete trade profile, from the duties they pay on inputs, to the duty protection these companies have on products they sell. We consider the trade compliance issues for every step in a company's supply chain and then look at ways to optimise this supply chain. Each company is treated according to its particularities, and the same kind of attention is given to all companies that we work with. We also provide online consulting as well as training. Our unique and tailored methodology allows us to deliver superb results for our clients, as can be confirmed by simply talking to any of our existing clients. References can be provided if requested.
1 to 10 staff
Brits Nonwoven
Brits Nonwoven is a leading South African specialist nonwoven producer that services a wide range of industries and applications in both local and international markets. Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and product development, our goal is to provide high-quality products that consistently exceed expectations, and we are continuously evaluating our own performance and implementing improvement initiatives. We recognise our impact on the environment and are committed to protecting our planet, ensuring that all our products are responsibly made and environmentally-friendly through a stringent Environmental Management System. Our high-quality standards ensure that every product is specifically designed and made from the best materials for the job, meeting and exceeding our customers' needs. A strong focus on building long-lasting customer relationships sees the establishment of confidence and trust, and our flexibility allows us to react to our customers' ever-changing demands without compromising on quality. Our vision is to establish world-class nonwoven manufacturing excellence in southern Africa, delivering innovative, environmentally-conscious and customer-oriented nonwoven solutions to South Africa and beyond.
501 to 1000 staff
Graintrade
Graintrade is an independent, African-rooted agricultural commodity trading company connecting grain, oilseed, and fertiliser markets across continents. Founded on a vision of driving regional food security and sustainable trade, Graintrade sources, trades, and delivers high-quality commodities to clients throughout Southern Africa and beyond. Our integrated operations span procurement, logistics, risk management, and market intelligence — ensuring reliability and efficiency from farm to market. With expanding operations in Botswana, South Africa, and emerging export corridors, we combine local insight with international reach. Graintrade’s collaborative network of farmers, processors, and buyers enables us to provide tailored sourcing solutions, fair value, and dependable supply chains that strengthen agricultural ecosystems. We believe in partnership, performance, and progress — building the bridge between Africa’s producers and the world’s demand. In addition we also import and supply Fertilizers required for the Sub- Saharan Agricultural Market. Our flexible supply chain solutions are uniquely offered to service our broad spectrum of clients. Our strength lies in our ability to source strategically, we are not necessarily the most competitive on volume, however we have exclusive knowledge of a niche network of expert suppliers. This distinguishes us from the rest of the industry, we don’t chase volumes, we chase experts in their respective fields. The freight desk plays a key role in securing dependable logistics, we can receive & deliver cargos competitively all over the world. Our customers’ requirements are constantly evolving, and we continue to deliver exactly the right quality to meet their specific needs. This underpins our reputation as a reliable supplier. Unsurprisingly, we regularly transact repeat business.
11 to 50 staff
Nepad Business Foundation
The NEPAD Business Foundation (NBF) is a projects based non-profit organisation that champions and coordinates development programmes, projects and initiatives from inception to implementation through public and private sector partnerships for the economic development of Africa. NBF makes a deliberate effort in aligning its efforts to the collective aspiration of improving Africa through the Africa Infrastructure Desk’s (Afri-ID) Transport and Energy programmes, and as the Secretariat of the SADC Business Council (SADC BC) and the Strategic Water Partners Network (SWPN).
11 to 50 staff
Tutwa Consulting Group
Tutwa Consulting Group conducts authoritative research into and analysis of complex policy and regulatory matters affecting business in emerging markets
11 to 50 staff
Africa Standards And Certifications
Africa Standards Certification (ASC) is an accredited third-party Certification Body that is already recognized by more than eight (8) Regulatory Authorities and Standard Bodies across the African continent. ASC has positioned itself to offer solutions to Industry and to Regulatory Authorities and Standard Bodies across the African Continent. ASC specializes in Product and Systems Certification, Testing, Inspections, and Environmental Sustainability Solutions. ASC objectives amongst others are: To Facilitate Global Market Access through total quality and safety control solutions. To Facilitate One Standard, One Testing, One Certification acceptance and mitigate technical barriers for trade. To provide pre-shipment inspections, premarket approval and certification services for regulated products as well as market surveillance activities in line with multiple government authorities’ requirements. To provide reassurance of continuous product safety, quality, reliability and environmental protection
1 to 10 staff
B.I.G
Trading in Gold, Diamonds and Minerals
1 to 10 staff
Fair Trade Tourism
Fair Trade Tourism provides a sustainability framework and technical business development support to implement responsible and Fair Trade Tourism operations, a networking platform for like-minded business, certification to communicate tourism leadership to the market. The Fair Trade Tourism certification label is the mark of best practice in responsible and Fair Trade Tourism; it stands for fair wages and working conditions, fair purchasing and operations, equitable distribution of benefits, and respect for human rights, culture and the environment. Travellers who stay, play or volunteer with Fair Trade Tourism-certified businesses can be confident that their holiday is not only giving them unique, authentic and quality experiences, but also that it is benefiting local people and the planet.
1 to 10 staff
