US Africa Trade Commission

What US Africa Trade Commission does

The US Africa Trade Commission (USAfriTrade) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership-based trade organization incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia, that facilitates bilateral trade, investment, and policy engagement between businesses and institutions in the United States and Africa. Founded around 2017 and rebranded from U.S.-Africa Trade Council to U.S.-Africa Trade Commission on January 11, 2024, the organization operates with 51-100 employees out of its Atlanta headquarters at 1075 NE Peachtree Street, Suite 3650, and has established Country Director representation in Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, and Angola. Its primary segments are American companies exploring African markets, African companies seeking US market access, individual professionals in multi-lateral trade, and public sector entities from both regions.

The organization does not develop proprietary technology products. Its service portfolio is delivered through physical and digital channels and includes trade missions (e.g., Trade Mission to Atlanta, October 7-11, 2025), the annual Trade and Investment Global Summit, B2B matchmaking, project finance and investment facilitation, trade compliance advisory, an Excellence Awards program, agribusiness boot camps and education programs, a member directory, and publications such as Trade Insights. Distribution occurs via a WordPress-based website, email newsletters reaching 1,500+ subscribers, social media channels, and recurring summits and trade missions. The Commission's value proposition rests on providing direct access to African heads of state, trade ministers, and US government officials through private roundtables — a capability positioned as the core competitive advantage.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership fees from corporate members, individual professionals, and business organizations, supplemented by advertising and sponsorship. Advertising rates are publicly disclosed and small-scale — newsletter ads at $50-$250, website banners at $150-$500/month, directory listings at $100-$1,000/quarter, podcast slots at $250-$500, and event-related sponsorships — implying modest incremental revenue per placement. Corporate partners receive a 20% advertising discount. The organization is governed by a Board of Governors chaired by Dr. DT Gomo, with Titus Olowokere as President and CEO. No private equity, venture capital, or institutional investment ownership is indicated; the entity is member-controlled.

Name

US Africa Trade Commission

Legal name

U.S.-Africa Trade Commission

Website

https://usafricatrade.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The US Africa Trade Commission is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership-based trade organization that facilitates bilateral trade, investment, and policy engagement between US and African businesses, governments, and institutions through summits, trade missions, B2B matchmaking, and advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Facilitation Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (42512)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

International Economic & Trade Cooperation Organizations (BPADAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Global Trade & Customs / Trade Compliance (BPAHAHAG), Trade Facilitation, Customs & Border Regulatory Cooperation (BPADANAG), Trade Policy, Agreements & Negotiations (BPADAMAA)

Keywords

• Trade facilitation services
• B2B matchmaking
• Trade missions
• Cross-border trade
• Membership networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The organization generates revenue through annual membership fees from corporate members, individual professionals, and business organizations seeking access to US-Africa trade networking opportunities, government connections, and trade facilitation services.
2. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue generated from advertising opportunities including newsletter ads, website banner ads, directory listings, podcast advertising, email advertising, and event sponsorships. Corporate partners receive discounts on advertising rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

US Africa Trade Commission facilitates bilateral trade, investment, and business networking between the United States and Africa through membership-based services. It organizes trade missions, B2B matchmaking events, investment forums, and summits; provides trade facilitation, project finance, and investment advisory support; and connects members with high-level government decision makers across African and US markets.

Product overview

The US Africa Trade Commission (USAfriTrade) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization incorporated in Atlanta, GA, that serves as a bilateral trade facilitation and advocacy organization between the United States and Africa. The organization does not offer a software product but provides a suite of trade and business development services including Trade Missions, B2B Matchmaking Services, Trade Facilitation Services, Project Finance Facilitation, Excellence Awards, Education Programs, and a Membership Directory. These services are delivered through an organizational structure featuring Country Directors in various African nations and operate alongside publications such as Trade Insights and analytical studies on African economies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trade Missions Organized trade delegations and missions that connect businesses with opportunities in US and African markets, including the Trade Mission to Atlanta (October 7-11, 2025) and Zimbabwe Investment Forum (July 16-17, 2025).
• B2B Matchmaking Services Business-to-business matching services that connect members with potential partners, importers, investors, and stakeholders across the US and African trade corridors.
• Trade Facilitation Services Services that help businesses navigate trade between the United States and Africa, including assisting with import/export processes, licensing, and regulatory compliance.
• Project Finance and Investment Facilitation Services Assistance in identifying and facilitating investment opportunities, connecting businesses with funding sources, and supporting project finance initiatives between US and African entities.
• Education and Professional Development Educational programs including agribusiness boot camps, grants writing seminars, and professional certificate programs in fields such as business, finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate.
• Custom Member Services Tailored consulting, market research, and business development solutions including personalized market insights, introductions to government officials and business leaders, partner identification, and cross-border business matchmaking.
• Membership Directory and Business Networking A searchable online business directory connecting members with potential partners, plus access to quarterly networking events, business expos, and Annual Dinner events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully organized 6th Trade and Investment Global Summit in June 2024 in Harare, Zimbabwe
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AML Bonded TerminalminorOthersPartner organization displayed on partnerships page. Nature of partnership not explicitly detailed.
• Ethiopian AirlinesminorOthersPartner organization displayed on partnerships page. Aviation connectivity partner for trade missions.
• Bank of Industry (BOI)minorOthersPartner organization displayed on partnerships page. Nigerian government financial institution supporting industrial development.
• CrystalOrbit RealtyminorOthersPartner organization displayed on partnerships page. Real estate services partner.
• AirtelminorOthersPartner organization displayed on partnerships page. Telecommunications partner.
• Turkish AirlinesminorOthersPartner organization displayed on partnerships page. Aviation connectivity partner for trade missions.
• ESDIACminorOthersPartner organization displayed on partnerships page. Telecommunications/connectivity services partner.
• AGCOminorOthersPartner organization displayed on partnerships page. Agricultural equipment corporation partner.
• Afreximbank Trade Center ZimbabweminorOthersPartner organization displayed on partnerships page. African export-import bank trade center.
• Development Bank of NigeriaminorOthersPartner organization displayed on partnerships page. Nigerian development finance institution.
• Prosper AfricaminorOthersPartner organization displayed on partnerships page. US Government initiative to boost trade between US and Africa.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Africa initiatives): The largest US business federation with Africa-focused programming, trade missions, and policy advocacy. Much larger and broader, but competes for the same corporate members seeking US-Africa trade facilitation.
• International Chamber of Commerce: The world's largest business organization with global trade facilitation, policy, and dispute resolution services. Operates at a vastly larger scale but provides comparable institutional trade facilitation infrastructure.

Direct peers

• US-ASEAN Business Council: Membership-based organization promoting US business engagement with ASEAN countries through similar mechanisms — policy advocacy, trade missions, and B2B engagement. Provides a regional analog to USAfriTrade's bilateral US-Africa model.
• Corporate Council on Africa: The most directly comparable peer: a Washington, DC-based non-profit membership organization that promotes US-Africa business engagement through trade missions, summits, B2B matchmaking, and policy advocacy. Operates with a similar model and member base as USAfriTrade.
• National Foreign Trade Council: US-based trade association focused on international trade policy and corporate trade facilitation. Operates a similar member-driven model with policy advocacy and member services, though broader geographically.
• US-China Business Council: Bilateral US-China trade and investment membership organization. Operates an analogous bilateral non-profit model connecting US companies with opportunities in a specific foreign market through advocacy, research, and networking.
• Council of the Americas: Membership business organization focused on the Western Hemisphere with similar trade facilitation, policy dialogue, and networking services. Comparable model targeting a different regional corridor.

Others

• Africa Development Bank (AfDB): Multilateral development bank financing African infrastructure and development projects. An enabling counterpart rather than direct competitor — overlaps in project finance facilitation and policy dialogue with African governments.
• U.S. Commercial Service (International Trade Administration): US Department of Commerce agency providing trade facilitation, matchmaking, and market intelligence services for US exporters entering foreign markets including Africa. A government-funded alternative that competes for the same corporate demand.

Regional players

• AmCham Africa (various country chapters): American Chambers of Commerce in African countries (e.g., AmCham South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya) provide bilateral US-Africa business networking and trade advocacy at the country level. Fragmented, but collectively compete for the same corporate member base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@u.s.-africatradecouncil2354
• Facebookfacebook.com/usafricatradecouncil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usafricatradecommission

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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