What is MarketPlaceAFRICA.com? MarketPlaceAFRICA.com Review

MarketPlaceAFRICA.com is a global platform jointly provided by MallforAfrica (MFA), a well-known African e-commerce platform, and DHL, an air cargo company, for African sellers in July 2018. The website is specially launched for outstanding African craftsmen, making it convenient for them to sell their goods to any of DHL's distribution networks in 220 countries around the world.

About MarketPlaceAFRICA.com

MarketPlaceAFRICA.com will help select African artisans sell their goods to any of DHL's 220-country delivery networks around the world. The platform prioritizes fashion + products such as clothing, bags, jewelry, footwear and personal care, as well as crafts (such as pictures and carvings). MallforAfrica is auditing MarketPlaceAFRICA's sellers to verify the status and quality of African manufacturing through the African Manufacturing + Product Standards Association (AMPS).

MarketPlaceAFRICA.com aims to remove the complexity and uncertainty of buying directly from handicrafts and small businesses. Leveraging patented technology from an award-winning global e-commerce retailer, the platform allows online consumers to have a direct connection with small African businesses, choose from familiar payment methods, and have products shipped to consumers’ homes with guaranteed payment security.

MarketPlaceAFRICA.com is a global team based in Africa, the United States and Europe, dedicated to promoting the success of small businesses in Africa by bringing their work and creative talent to every corner of the world.

Merchant Registration Conditions

Merchants on MarketPlaceAFRICA.com must meet the following criteria:

1. All products on MarketPlaceAFRICA.com must be produced in Africa;

2. Products must have consistently high quality;

3. Products and business operations must comply with the African Made in China Product Standard (AMPS);

4. You must agree to the terms of use of the website and application;

5. You must be at least 18 years old to register on MarketPlaceAFRICA.com.

Advantages

When merchants register and sell high-quality, authentic African products on MarketPlaceAFRICA.com, merchants receive multiple advantages:

1. Global exposure and market share;

2. Award-winning technology maintained by the platform’s experienced IT team to support merchants’ sales efforts;

3. Control merchants’ brands through platform promotions in the United States and the United Kingdom;

4. Conduct secure and seamless financial transactions with global customers;

5. DHL's logistics support can quickly deliver products to customers' doorsteps;

6. Can provide customer service support on behalf of the merchant company.

cost

On MarketPlaceAFRICA.com, merchants do not charge any fees before their products are sold. After purchasing the product, customers need to pay for the product and shipping. MarketPlaceAFRICA.com charges a 10% commission based on the price submitted by the merchant for the product.