AFRICA-DEM CÔTE D'IVOIRE

What AFRICA-DEM CÔTE D'IVOIRE does

Africa-Dem Côte d'Ivoire is a regional operating entity of Africa-Dem, a relocation and moving services company founded in 2015 by two French collaborators whose combined experience exceeds 50 years in national and international moving, including 30 years operating in Africa. The firm specializes in door-to-door relocation between France and Africa, serving both individual relocators and enterprise customers that include multinational corporations, government ministries, embassies, NGOs, and humanitarian organizations.

The service portfolio spans five core lines: international moving by sea, air, or land; national moving with professional packing and handling; groupage (shared container) shipments for cost-conscious relocations; corporate relocation and transfer services tailored for banks, insurers, ministries, and NGOs; and secure storage solutions ranging from individual boxes to shared containers. Africa-Dem operates a network of regional offices across five African markets—Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, Senegal, and Togo—complemented by international partner agreements that extend door-to-door service to global destinations. Pricing is quote-based, determined after an in-person technical visit to assess shipment volume and specific service requirements.

The business model is sales-led, with direct customer acquisition via the company website's online quote form, phone, email, and word-of-mouth referrals from institutional clients, alongside a franchise/partner recruitment program for geographic expansion. Africa-Dem is privately held with no external funding documented. Named enterprise clients include Nestlé, Brasimba, UNICEF, Save the Children, and the Ambassade de France au Bénin. The company has no disclosed technology platform, no API, no patents, and no AI/ML capabilities.

Name

AFRICA-DEM CÔTE D'IVOIRE

Legal name

Africa-Dem

Website

https://africadem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Africa-Dem Côte d'Ivoire is a relocation and moving services firm specializing in France-Africa door-to-door relocations for individuals, multinational corporations, embassies, NGOs, and government ministries across West Africa and Morocco.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Abidjan / Marcory

HQ country

Côte d’Ivoire

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Relocation Services: Africa-Dem generates revenue through one-time service fees for relocation services including international moving, national moving, groupage (shared container), business transfers, and storage solutions. Pricing is quote-based, determined after technical visits assessing volume and service requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Africa-Dem is a France-Africa and Africa-France moving and relocation company that provides door-to-door international, national, groupage (shared container), and corporate relocation services, complemented by secure short- and long-term storage. The firm operates regional agencies across five African countries and uses an international partner network to handle freight, customs clearance, packing, transport, and installation for individuals, businesses, banks, NGOs, embassies, and government institutions.

Product overview

Africa-Dem is a relocation and moving company founded by two French collaborators with over 50 years of combined experience, including 30 years in Africa. The company operates a network of agencies across Africa (Bénin, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, Senegal, Togo) and offers five core service lines: Déménagement International (international moving with door-to-door service), Déménagement National (national moving with professional packing and handling), Groupage (shared container moving for cost savings), Déménagement & Transfert d'Entreprise (corporate relocation), and Garde-Meubles & Stockage (secure storage solutions). Services are available for both individuals and professionals, with a focus on France-Africa and Africa-France relocations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Déménagement International (International Moving) International door-to-door moving service transporting personal belongings and household goods between France and Africa (or vice versa) via sea, air, or land freight, including freight handling, transport, customs regulations and procedures support, and installation at destination. Targets individuals, expatriates, and organizations relocating on France-Africa / Africa-France corridors.
• Déménagement National (National Moving) In-country moving service covering professional packing, disassembly, handling, and transport of personal belongings, furniture, and fragile items within the same country. Designed for households and individuals changing residence domestically within Africa-Dem's coverage countries.
• Groupage (Shared Container Shipping) Shared shipping container solution that lets multiple customers share a single maritime container, providing a more economical and ecological option for cost-conscious international moves. Targets individual customers and smaller shipments that do not fill a full container.
• Déménagement & Transfert d'Entreprise (Corporate Relocation) Corporate relocation and transfer service for banks, insurance companies, ministries, NGOs, and businesses, handling the full scope of an office or institutional move including boxes, packaging, disassembly, transport, handling and logistics, on short or long distances. Targets enterprise, institutional, and government clients.
• Garde-Meubles & Stockage (Storage Solutions) Secure storage solutions offering containers, individual storage units, and shared boxes for flexible durations, designed to meet temporary or long-term storage needs for both individuals and businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Door-to-door service from West Africa to France takes approximately 1.5 months

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Network of International MoverscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrica-Dem maintains a network of professional moving companies worldwide through international cooperation agreements, enabling them to provide door-to-door service across multiple destinations globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• SIRVA: Large global relocation and logistics platform combining moving services with broader mobility, immigration, and workforce solutions. Comparable service lines (international moving, storage, corporate relocation) but operates at much larger scale and broader scope than Africa-Dem.
• Allied Pickfords: Established international moving brand within the SIRVA group offering household goods moving, storage, and corporate relocations globally. Comparable core offerings (international moving, packing, storage) but operates as a broad incumbent rather than an Africa-corridor specialist.

Direct peers

• Crown World Mobility: Global relocation and mobility services provider offering international moving, expat assignment management, and corporate transfer services. Directly comparable as a full-service international relocation specialist serving enterprise, government, and individual clients.
• AGS Movers: International moving company with a particularly strong Africa footprint (own offices in dozens of African countries) and full-service international, national, and corporate relocation. Directly comparable as a multi-country Africa-focused international mover and the most direct head-to-head competitor in this geography.
• Lexmark International Movers: International moving company providing door-to-door relocation services between Europe, Africa, and other regions, including packing, transport, and customs handling. Comparable international moving and Africa-corridor focus to Africa-Dem.
• Interdean: International relocation specialist offering door-to-door moving, storage, and corporate transfer services with European and global coverage. Directly comparable service mix to Africa-Dem's international relocation, groupage, and storage offerings.
• Santa Fe Relocation: International moving and relocation company providing door-to-door household goods shipping, storage, and destination services across continents. Directly comparable to Africa-Dem's international moving, groupage, and corporate transfer offerings, including emerging-market coverage.

Emerging players

• Move One Relocation: International relocation and moving services company with coverage across Africa, Middle East, and Eastern Europe offering household moving, corporate transfers, and storage. Comparable niche focus on emerging-market relocation corridors.

Regional players

• Demeco: French-headquartered moving and relocation group operating across France and select international corridors with door-to-door and corporate relocation services. Comparable as a French-rooted moving specialist serving similar client profiles, though Africa is not its primary geographic focus.
• Cosmovan / Déménagements Particuliers & Professionnels: France-based international mover with Africa expertise and door-to-door relocation services to/from African destinations. Comparable to Africa-Dem as a French-rooted competitor targeting the same France-Africa mobility corridor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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