Who we are
We represent producers in: Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia,
South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
PhytoTrade helps African rural producers develop and market their natural products for export. We are a non-profit trade association that promotes sustainable production and fair trade, contributing to the economic development of southern African countries. Natural products are grown in the wild by rural producers, and include: beverages, cosmetic oils, health care products, herbal teas, jams, nutritional supplements and medicinal products. About our Objectives
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PhytoTrade provides marketing, technical advice, research and development and advocacy services for its members. Clients can be linked directly to source suppliers, quality control assurances, ecological product profiles, and receive help with import/export regulations and contracts. We also provide a clearinghouse for research and development information on African natural products. About our Services
Why we do it
Africa contains a quarter of the world's biodiversity. The potential for natural products from Africa is huge – there are fruits, oils, herbal remedies and nutritional supplements used traditionally here that have never reached Western markets. Grown wild and in remote areas, until now it has been almost impossible to buy African natural products in the West. PhytoTrade changes this.
Much of southern Africa is not suitable for agriculture. Millions of poor rural dwellers depend on their natural resources for their fragile livelihoods. If they could export natural products for a fair price, it could ensure economic development while conserving biodiversity. PhytoTrade’s work turns this vision into a new reality for Africa. About our Values