Source Globally. Trade Confidently. Reach New Markets.

Export & Import

Two-way international trade support

Alkareem supports both sides of international trade: importing products into Rwanda and African markets, and exporting Rwandan and African products internationally.

We can source on behalf of clients, negotiate directly with manufacturers and suppliers, coordinate documentation and inspection, and manage logistics directly or through established partners.

Port terminal connecting maritime, rail and road freight
Export & import offering

Trade support in both directions

One coordinated capability shaped around the commercial requirement.

Import

Into Rwanda and African markets

Importing products into Rwanda and African markets.

Export

From Rwanda and Africa internationally

Exporting Rwandan and African products internationally.

Documented process

Global Sourcing & Procurement

From requirement definition through order and shipment follow-up.

  1. Requirement definition and specification review
  2. Supplier and manufacturer identification
  3. RFQ coordination and quotation comparison
  4. Supplier screening
  5. Commercial negotiation
  6. Sample coordination where applicable
  7. Inspection coordination
  8. Documentation support
  9. Order and shipment follow-up
Movement and delivery

Logistics

Alkareem can provide and coordinate multimodal logistics solutions directly and through partners, depending on shipment requirements and destination.

Logistics specialists coordinating an export shipment in a warehouse
Movement coordinated to the shipment requirement

Freight modes

  • Road Freight
  • Sea Freight
  • Air Freight

Coordination & support

  • Door-to-Door Coordination
  • Local Distribution in Rwanda
  • Regional Cross-Border Transport
  • Customs Clearance Coordination
  • Warehousing
  • Shipment Tracking
  • Cargo Insurance Coordination
Product sourcing

Categories shaped by client requirements

Sourcing on request

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage is primarily a sourcing-on-request capability supported by a broad international supplier network. Alkareem can source products according to required specification, quantity, price position, quality and destination. The list below is illustrative rather than restrictive.

  • Rice
  • Sugar
  • Edible oils
  • Meat
  • Poultry
  • Frozen foods
  • Fresh foods
  • Canned goods
  • Dry foods
  • Raw food materials
  • Beverages
  • Packaged consumer goods
  • Bulk B2B supply
  • Private-label and white-label sourcing
  • Additional categories based on client requirements
Food sourcing team inspecting goods in a distribution warehouse
Technician testing electronics at an antistatic workbench
Broad by design

Electronics

Alkareem both trades electronics and sources them on request. The category remains intentionally broad so that the company can respond to specific commercial requirements without limiting its capability to a fixed product catalogue.

  • Consumer electronics
  • Computers and laptops
  • Mobile phones
  • Telecommunications equipment
  • Networking equipment
  • Business electronics
  • Technology products
  • Specialized products based on client requirements
  • Global sourcing based on specification, quantity, budget and destination
Scientists checking a personal-care formulation in a laboratory
Factory-direct where appropriate

Beauty & Personal Care

Alkareem both trades and sources Beauty & Personal Care products. Our sourcing network includes established manufacturing markets such as Korea, Japan, the UAE, Jordan, Lebanon and other global origins, with factory-direct sourcing available where appropriate.

  • Cosmetics
  • Skincare
  • Hair Care
  • Personal Care
  • Salon Products
  • Professional Beauty Products
  • Beauty Accessories
  • Private-label and white-label sourcing
  • Supply for retailers, distributors, salons, beauty businesses and private-label brands
Parts and consumablesAutomotive

Automotive Products

Alkareem both trades and sources automotive products for passenger vehicles and commercial trucks, with particular emphasis on truck-related requirements. Sourcing can cover original and aftermarket products according to vehicle make, model, specification, quantity, quality level and budget.

  • Engine oils
  • Lubricants
  • Car tires
  • Truck tires
  • Car spare parts
  • Truck spare parts
  • Filters
  • Batteries
  • Brake components
  • Suspension components
  • Other automotive consumables and parts
  • Supply for fleet operators, transport companies, distributors, workshops, dealers and corporate buyers
Technician measuring a truck brake component in a workshop
Complete vehiclesVehicle sourcing

Vehicle Sourcing & Supply

Complete vehicle sourcing is treated separately from spare parts and consumables. Alkareem can source and supply vehicles globally according to brand, model, year, mileage, condition, specification, quantity, budget and destination.

  • New cars
  • Used cars
  • New trucks
  • Used trucks
  • Commercial vehicles
  • Fleet vehicles
  • Dealer supply
  • Fleet operator requirements
  • Corporate vehicle requirements
  • End-user sourcing
  • Bulk and fleet procurement
Inspector checking a utility vehicle in a logistics compound
Product or vehicle requirement

Source Globally. Trade Confidently. Reach New Markets.

Alkareem supports both sides of international trade: importing products into Rwanda and African markets, and exporting Rwandan and African products internationally. We can source on behalf of clients, negotiate directly with manufacturers and suppliers, coordinate documentation and inspection, and manage logistics directly or through established partners.