Infrastructure
for Commodities in Africa
AFEX at a Glance
443,604
Producers Reached
314,000MT
Storage Capacity
526,850MT
Volume Traded
$306,777,562
Turnover
AFEX is building a trust economy for commodities in Africa. Our processes and activities are targeted at a future of inclusive and efficient markets.
Our Entities
AFEX Fair Trade Limited
Creating an inclusive, sustainable and efficient food system for Africa
AFEX Commodities Exchange
Building an inclusive and efficient market system for commodities in Africa
AFEX Investment Limited
Facilitating capital flows to grow inclusive commodity value chains in Africa
Our solutions deliver impressive wins in trading, financing and market system development for Africa’s commodities market.
Our Growth Drivers
- Farmer Productivity
- Storage Services
- Trade Execution
Infrastructure
- Structured Trade
- Contract Listing
- Risk Management
Market
- Wealth Management
- Deal Structuring
- Trade Finance
Capital
- Farmer Productivity
- Storage Services
- Trade Execution
Infrastructure
- Structured Trade
- Contract Listing
- Risk Management
Market
- Wealth Management
- Deal Structuring
- Trade Finance
Capital
We provide a platform that supports wealth creation, risk management and efficient markets
Our Platforms
Our operations are tech-enabled, with custom built solutions that aim to drive transparency and efficiency in Africa’s fragmented commodity value chains.
Our Values
Our values underlie our work, our interactions and our advocacy, with a true North of inclusive and efficient markets for Africa.
Our Stories
April 24th 2024
4 min read
Can Mechanized Farming save Africa's Dwindling Food Production?
Mechanized farming is unpopular in Africa’s food production scene. Over 70% of the agricultural workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa relies on ma...
April 23rd 2024
3 min read
AFEX Launches Impact Report, Indicates Increased Focus on Climate Interventions for Africa's Food Security
AFEX, a leading Pan-African commodities player, has released its second impact report covering its activities over the past five years. The ...
April 7th 2024
5 min read
Getting out of food scarcity in Nigeria
Food scarcity in Nigeria has year-on-year been a double-digit issue. About one in every 10 Nigerians experiences severe hunger. Between June...
April 24th 2024
4 min read
Can Mechanized Farming save Africa's Dwindling Food Production?
Mechanized farming is unpopular in Africa’s food production scene. Over 70% of the agricultural workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa relies on ma...
April 23rd 2024
3 min read
AFEX Launches Impact Report, Indicates Increased Focus on Climate Interventions for Africa's Food Security
AFEX, a leading Pan-African commodities player, has released its second impact report covering its activities over the past five years. The ...
April 7th 2024
5 min read
Getting out of food scarcity in Nigeria
Food scarcity in Nigeria has year-on-year been a double-digit issue. About one in every 10 Nigerians experiences severe hunger. Between June...
April 24th 2024
4 min read
Can Mechanized Farming save Africa's Dwindling Food Production?
Mechanized farming is unpopular in Africa’s food production scene. Over 70% of the agricultural workforce in Sub-Saharan Africa relies on ma...
April 23rd 2024
3 min read
AFEX Launches Impact Report, Indicates Increased Focus on Climate Interventions for Africa's Food Security
AFEX, a leading Pan-African commodities player, has released its second impact report covering its activities over the past five years. The ...
April 7th 2024
5 min read
Getting out of food scarcity in Nigeria
Food scarcity in Nigeria has year-on-year been a double-digit issue. About one in every 10 Nigerians experiences severe hunger. Between June...
Our stories prioritize knowledge sharing on the commodities market alongside impact spotlights and highlights from our activities.