What JAMI TRADING LIMITED does

JAMI Trading Limited is a UK-based B2B importer and distributor of premium fresh and frozen foods, incorporated in England and Wales and operating since 2017. The company sources authentic cuisine from a network of international producers spanning Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Mexico & Central America, and South Asia, and supplies retailers, wholesalers, and food service providers in the UK market. Its product portfolio is organised across four lines: Fresh Produce (imported fruit and vegetables), Frozen Foods (ready-made meals, rice, and pasta dishes including Halal and Kosher options), Drinks & Desserts (frozen and ambient beverages and traditional desserts), and Logistics Services.

The company's underlying capability is cold-chain management — temperature-controlled supply chain execution designed to preserve product taste, texture, and integrity from origin to UK delivery. Supporting capabilities include real-time shipment monitoring and traceability, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery executed through partnerships with freight forwarders and air/sea freight specialists. The company also maintains dedicated protocols for Halal and Kosher compliant handling, addressing specific dietary requirements in the UK market.

JAMI Trading operates a sales-led B2B go-to-market model. Revenue is generated through transaction-based product sales, with payment terms negotiated on a case-by-case basis and pricing quoted in GBP exclusive of VAT. The company relies on its corporate website (with a downloadable product catalogue) and direct contact channels (email, WhatsApp, contact form) for client engagement rather than active marketing campaigns. It maintains a registered office in Leicester and a contact address in Gloucestershire, and is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, funding rounds, or management team details in the public record.

Name

JAMI TRADING LIMITED

Legal name

JAMI Trading Limited

Website

https://jamitrading.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

JAMI Trading Limited is a UK-based B2B importer and distributor of premium fresh and frozen foods, supplying retailers, wholesalers, and food service providers with authentic international cuisine sourced from Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Mexico & Central America, and South Asia, including Halal and Kosher options.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Import and Distribution

NAICS

Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers (42442)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Foods Wholesale (Packaged & Private Label) (AFAIAHAA), Refrigerated/Chilled Foods Wholesale (Deli, Prepared, Fresh Pasta, etc.) (AFAIAHAB), Ethnic Groceries & Shelf-Stable Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Frozen food distribution
• Fresh produce import
• Cold-chain logistics
• Ethnic food wholesale
• Halal Kosher foods

Headquarters

HQ city

Leicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Product Sales: JAMI Trading generates revenue through importing and distributing premium fresh and frozen foods to retailers, wholesalers, and food service providers. The company sources authentic global cuisine products and sells them through B2B relationships, with payment terms agreed on a case-by-case basis for business clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

JAMI Trading Limited is a UK-based importer and distributor of premium fresh and frozen foods sourced from Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, Mexico & Central America, and South Asia. The company supplies authentic ready-made meals, fresh fruit and vegetables, beverages, and desserts to retailers, wholesalers, and food service providers, with Halal and Kosher compliant options. It also manages cold-chain logistics, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery through partner freight forwarders.

Product overview

JAMI Trading Limited is a UK-based importer and distributor offering a portfolio of four interconnected product lines: Fresh Produce (imported fruits and vegetables from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Central America), Frozen Foods (ready-made meals, rice and pasta dishes from Europe, North Africa, Middle East, Mexico, Central America, and South Asia), and Drinks & Desserts (frozen and ambient beverages and traditional desserts). These products are supported by Logistics Services providing cold-chain management and temperature-controlled distribution. The company also provides a Product Catalogue as a reference resource for B2B clients. All offerings include Halal and Kosher compliant options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Produce
• Frozen Foods
• Drinks & Desserts
• Logistics Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wing Yip: Long-established UK Chinese and Asian food wholesaler supplying retailers, restaurants, and caterers. Direct competitor in the imported international foods wholesale space with overlapping customer segments.
• Worldwide Foods (UK): UK distributor of imported international and ethnic foods to retailers, wholesalers, and food service. Directly comparable product portfolio and B2B distribution model.
• Hider Foods: UK importer and distributor of world foods and ethnic ranges supplying wholesalers, retailers, and food service operators. Directly comparable B2B international foods distribution model.
• KTC Edibles: UK manufacturer and wholesaler of ethnic cooking oils, sauces, and food ingredients supplied through grocery and food service channels. Comparable ethnic-focused wholesale model with branded and own-label ranges.
• Euro Foods UK: Welsh-based ethnic and international foods wholesaler serving UK independent retailers and food service providers. Similar size and product mix to JAMI with comparable customer base.
• TRS Wholesale Company: UK-based importer and wholesaler of ethnic foods (South Asian and broader international ranges) supplying retailers and food service operators. Closest direct peer to JAMI's multi-region ethnic foods wholesale model.
• Medina Foods: UK halal and ethnic foods wholesaler supplying retailers and caterers with a comparable focus on dietary-compliant international product ranges.

Broad incumbents

• Bidfood: Major UK foodservice wholesaler distributing ambient, chilled, and frozen products to caterers and operators. Overlaps with JAMI's food service segment while serving a much wider product set.
• Brakes Group: UK's largest foodservice distribution company with broad chilled, frozen, and ambient ranges including international cuisine. Competes with JAMI for food service accounts but with far broader portfolio and scale.
• Bestway Wholesale: One of the UK's largest independent wholesale groups carrying broad grocery plus ethnic/international ranges, serving independent retailers and food service. Larger incumbent that increasingly overlaps with JAMI's specialty.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jami-trading

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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