Co-located with the African Agri Investment Indaba 2026
Agri-Trade
Finance Congress
Liquidity for Food Security: Bridging Africa's $80 billion Agri-Finance Gap — connecting African sellers with global buyers.
$80bn
Agri-Finance Gap
Durban ICC, South Africa
17 Nov
on the Continent
Largest

About the Congress
Mission Statement
Africa's Premier Food & Soft Commodity Trade Gathering
The Agri-Trade Finance Congress is the continent's largest food and soft commodity trade and investment gathering, purpose-built to connect African sellers with global buyers. As the world's appetite for African products grows, this congress provides the essential platform for producers, traders, and exporters to access new international markets.
By focusing on deal-making, export platforms, and supply chain finance, the congress empowers African agribusinesses to compete globally, increase their participation in value chains, and ultimately drive their bottom line through strategic trade partnerships.
Connect Producers. Structure Finance. Unlock Global Markets.
To be the catalyst for Africa's agricultural trade growth by creating the continent's largest dedicated platform that connects producers with global buyers, facilitates access to new markets, and structures the finance needed to integrate African businesses into regional and international value chains.
Topics Covered
Where the Deals Get Structured
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Driving Trade, Investment & Economic Development
Renewable energy integration, water conservation, and circular economy principles within industrial zones.
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Building Stronger Platforms for Trade & Exports
Infrastructure, platforms, and policy frameworks that position African agribusinesses for global market success.
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Trade, Export & Supply Chain Finance in an African Context
Credit guarantees, warehouse receipt financing, structured trade instruments, and collateral alternatives for agri-SMEs.
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Africa in the Global Context: Trade, Growth & Development
AfCFTA, South-South trade corridors, and Africa's evolving role in global commodity markets and value chains.
Who Attends
The Full Trade
Finance Ecosystem
From soft commodity traders and exporters to trade financiers, logistics companies, and procurement specialists — the Congress assembles every link in the chain.
Soft Commodity Brokers & Traders
Exporters
Procurement Companies
Commercial Banks & DFIs
Logistics & Shipping Companies
Trade Financiers
Inspection Services
Logistics & Shipping Companies
Trade Associations
Programme
Tuesday, 17 November 2026


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