Iran Trade Center

What Iran Trade Center does

Africa Trade Development Company, operating as the Iran Trade Center in Tanzania, is a privately-held Iran-registered trade facilitation firm (registration number 575293, Iranian calendar year 1399 / 2020-2021 Gregorian) that connects Iranian manufacturers and exporters with Tanzanian and broader East African buyers. The company runs two primary customer segments symmetrically: Tanzanian importers seeking verified Iranian products across agricultural, construction, petrochemical, health and medical, electrical, textile, ICT, and consumer goods categories, and Iranian manufacturers seeking structured entry into African markets. It is anchored institutionally by Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade) and the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran, and cites more than 15 years of founder experience in international trade.

The core product is a hybrid physical-and-digital trade channel. In Dar es Salaam the firm operates a permanent exhibition showroom displaying samples from Iranian suppliers; online it runs the iran2africa.com B2B platform where Tanzanian merchants browse products, submit inquiry forms, and place orders. Service offerings include market research, export consulting, B2B meeting facilitation, exhibition presence at DITF/Saba Saba and Iran Export exhibitions, contract manufacturing support, legal and logistics coordination, warehousing, banking advisory, and investment facilitation. Revenue mechanics combine professional services fees, transaction facilitation fees, exhibition and event services, and investment advisory — all quote-based with no publicly disclosed pricing or subscription tiers. Distribution runs through the Dar es Salaam showroom (enterprise / regional), the self-serve B2B platform (mid-market / global), trade fair facilitation (enterprise / regional), and direct advisory (enterprise / regional).

The firm is structurally small — 5 employees per firmographic data, no disclosed funding, no disclosed revenue, and no public ownership or cap table information. Strategic posture is relationship-led, government-aligned bilateral trade promotion rather than technology differentiation; the absence of disclosed AI, proprietary software beyond the inquiry platform, or third-party technology integrations indicates the core asset is institutional access and physical presence rather than technology. Geographic scope is currently Iran and Tanzania with stated intent to extend the model across additional African countries via the parent company's network.

Name

Iran Trade Center

Legal name

Africa Trade Development Company

Website

https://irantanzania.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Africa Trade Development Company operates the Iran Trade Center in Tanzania, a privately-held trade facilitation firm connecting Iranian manufacturers with Tanzanian and East African buyers via a permanent showroom in Dar es Salaam and the iran2africa.com B2B platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Trade Facilitation

NAICS

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (4251), Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers (425120), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Trade & Customs / Trade Compliance (BPAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-border Import/Export Generalist Marketplaces (CRAFAAAE), Trade Facilitation, Customs & Border Regulatory Cooperation (BPADANAG)

Keywords

• Trade facilitation services
• B2B trade platform
• Export consulting
• International trade
• Exhibition services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Trade Facilitation & Consulting Services: Provides end-to-end trade facilitation services for Iranian companies and African businesses, including consulting, marketing, legal services, advertising, exhibition space allocation, office space, business events, warehousing, banking advisory, contract assistance, logistics, insurance, and accommodation services.
2. B2B Platform Inquiry & Order Processing: Tanzanian merchants browse Iranian products on the B2B platform (iran2africa.com), fill inquiry forms, place orders, and complete purchases through the platform facilitated by the trade center.
3. Exhibition & Event Services: Facilitates attendance at Iran and Tanzania exhibitions (e.g., DITF Saba Saba, 5th Iran Export Exhibition), including booth allocation, delegation coordination, and B2B meeting organization.
4. Investment Advisory: Provides guidance and advisory on investing in Tanzania and facilitates introductions to investment opportunities for both Iranian and Tanzanian parties.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Iran Trade Center operates a trade facilitation service connecting Iranian manufacturers with Tanzanian and broader African buyers through a permanent exhibition showroom in Dar es Salaam and a B2B digital platform (iran2africa.com). The company provides end-to-end trade support including market research, export consulting, B2B meeting facilitation, exhibition participation, logistics, banking advisory, warehousing, and investment advisory for cross-border commerce between Iran and Africa.

Product overview

Iran Trade Center operates as a trade facilitation company connecting Iranian manufacturers with African markets, primarily through its B2B platform (iran2africa.com) and permanent exhibition showroom in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The core offering includes trade-in services, market research, export consulting, exhibition presence facilitation, B2B meeting organization, and contract manufacturing assistance. The company also maintains an extensive product catalog across 11 categories: Food Products, Health & Medicine, Electronics, Construction, Chemicals, Agriculture & Food, Petrochemicals, Textile, Oil & Gas, Metals & Minerals, Industrial Machinery, Home Appliance, and High Tech products. These products are showcased through the Tanzania trade center, with individual brand catalogs available for download.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Iran Trade Center Tanzania (Permanent Exhibition & B2B Platform) A combined physical permanent showroom and B2B digital platform (iran2africa.com) that connects Tanzanian and African businesses with verified Iranian manufacturers across sectors including agriculture, infrastructure, construction, industries, oil and gas, health, and ICT.
• Market Research Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,500 local and 200+ foreign companies engaged at the Tanzania trade fairs facilitated by the center
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2023TanTrade, the Tanzanian government trade development authority, organized a Tanzanian delegation to the 5th Iran Export Capabilities Exhibition, led by Ms. Latifa Khamis (Director General). TanTrade also collaborates with the Iran Trade Center for Tanzania's participation in international trade fairs including the Saba Saba exhibition. The partnership aims to strengthen trade and investment between Iran and Tanzania in agriculture, mining, and engineering sectors.
• Trade Promotion Organization of IrancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Iran Trade Center in Tanzania was established in line with the plans of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran to facilitate entry of Iranian companies and goods into African markets. The organization provides institutional backing and alignment with national trade promotion objectives.
• Paykadeh (Iranian Consulting Engineering Firm)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaykadeh is introduced as a qualified consulting partner offering services in Grade 1 residential, commercial, administrative, industrial and military buildings, urban design and planning, and construction supervision. It is a member of Iranian Society of Consulting Engineers, International Consultants and Contractors Association of Iran, Tehran Chamber of Commerce, and Federation of Consultants from Islamic Countries.
• Africa Trade Development CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrica Trade Development Company is the parent/affiliated company that established the Iran Trade Center in Tanzania. The company uses its vast network and professional experts to offer business services in Iran and African countries, managing business requests from beginning to end from its Tehran headquarters.
• Iranian Society of Consulting EngineersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaykadeh, a partner firm promoted through the Iran Trade Center, is a member of the Iranian Society of Consulting Engineers, indicating institutional backing for engineering and construction-related trade services.
• Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaykadeh, a partner firm, is a member of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, providing institutional credibility for Iranian business counterparties engaging in trade with Tanzania.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Global Sources: Hong Kong-based B2B sourcing platform combining online catalogs with major offline trade fairs (e.g., Global Sources Mobile Electronics). Comparable to Iran Trade Center because it pairs digital matchmaking with physical exhibition services, mirroring the center's hybrid showroom + platform model.
• Alibaba.com: Global cross-border B2B marketplace connecting Chinese and other manufacturers with international buyers across virtually every product category. Comparable to Iran Trade Center because it operates the digital matchmaking layer that Iran's B2B platform (iran2africa.com) targets, but at vastly greater scale and with broader geographic coverage.

Emerging players

• Africa B2B (africab2b.com): Emerging Africa-focused B2B marketplace attempting to connect African buyers with global suppliers. Comparable to Iran Trade Center as an emerging cross-border trade platform with explicit Africa import-side focus, though currently at a smaller scale.

Direct peers

• EC21: South Korea-based global B2B marketplace serving small and mid-sized exporters and importers across diverse categories. Directly comparable to Iran Trade Center as a generalist cross-border matchmaking platform targeting emerging-market trade flows.
• TradeIndia: India-focused B2B marketplace connecting Indian manufacturers and exporters with global buyers. Comparable as a country-of-origin-anchored cross-border trade facilitation platform with similar matchmaking + inquiry workflow to iran2africa.com.
• TradeKey: Cross-border B2B marketplace focused on emerging-market buyers and emerging-market suppliers, particularly in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. Highly comparable to Iran Trade Center's iran2africa.com in target customer profile (developing-country importers) and product breadth.
• Made-in-China.com: China-focused B2B marketplace operated by Focus Technology, channeling Chinese manufacturers to international buyers. Comparable as a single-country-origin export facilitation platform, similar in concept to Iran's country-as-supplier model, though at much larger scale.

Others

• Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade): Tanzanian government trade promotion body that organizes delegations, trade fairs (DITF Saba Saba), and buyer-supplier linkages. Comparable as an institutional trade facilitation partner and co-organizer of the events through which Iran Trade Center drives deal flow.

Regional players

• Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO): Apex government-linked trade promotion body coordinating Indian export promotion, trade delegations, and B2B matchmaking. Comparable as an institutional trade facilitation organization with a similar role to TPO of Iran in supporting export-oriented SMEs and country-of-origin trade missions.
• HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council): Government-backed trade promotion organization operating marketplaces, trade fairs, and business missions to help Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies reach global buyers. Directly comparable to the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran's role in supporting Iran Trade Center, including state-organized delegations and exhibition coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/irantradecenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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