East Africa is home to some of the world's most fertile agricultural land and diverse growing conditions. From the highland coffee plantations of Uganda and Kenya to the tropical fruit regions and vast grain-producing areas, the region produces exceptional quality produce.
Axis International works directly with producers, farmer cooperatives, and processing facilities in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania ensuring traceability, quality, and fair practices from the very start of the supply chain.
Our East African team works year-round with farming communities, processors, and logistics partners. Having a permanent presence on the ground gives us a level of control over quality and supply that remote sourcing cannot match.
We locate farms, cooperatives, and processors with the right capacity, certifications, and quality credentials for each product category.
Product samples are evaluated against buyer specifications. We check grading, moisture, size, colour, taste profiles, and other relevant parameters.
Produce is processed, cleaned, graded, sorted and packaged at accredited facilities according to destination market requirements.
Independent inspections and lab testing confirm quality, food safety compliance, and adherence to phytosanitary requirements.
All certificates and trade documents are prepared: phytosanitary, certificate of origin, fumigation, weight notes, commercial invoices, and bills of lading.
Containerised shipments are dispatched by sea or air. We track every shipment until delivery and clearance at the destination port.
We negotiate fair prices that support the economic livelihood of farming communities and ensure long-term partnerships.
Every product can be traced back to its source farm or cooperative giving buyers full confidence in their supply chain.
We encourage and support sustainable farming practices that protect the environment and improve yields for future harvests.
Our sourcing supports local employment, cooperative development, and investment in rural infrastructure in East African communities.
Our primary sourcing hub. Uganda provides Robusta and Arabica coffee, vanilla, sesame, chia seeds, dried fruits, fresh produce in large volumes and excellent quality.
Premium Arabica coffee from Nyeri, Kirinyaga, and Kiambu. Avocados, French beans, macadamia, mangoes, and passion fruit sourced from Kenyan highlands and sub-tropical zones.
Arabica coffee from Kilimanjaro and Mbeya regions, cashew nuts from the south, sesame from the central corridor, and assorted fresh produce year-round.
We continuously evaluate new sourcing partnerships in neighbouring countries including Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Mozambique to diversify our supply base.
We work with a select group of established trade partners in East Africa to guarantee quality, compliance, and reliability at every step.
