Market entry and investment advisory
Somalia is one of Africa's most promising frontier markets, with a young population, a strategic coastline and membership of the East African Community. We help you assess the opportunity and build a sound entry plan.
Import and export advisory
Practical guidance for companies trading goods into or out of Somalia.
- Market entry strategy and partner selection
- Import and export licensing
- HS classification, tariffs and duties
- Incoterms® and sales-contract structuring
Investment advisory
Support for investors evaluating and developing projects in Somalia.
- Opportunity screening and feasibility
- Joint-venture and local-partner identification
- Due diligence and regulatory review
- Project development and stakeholder engagement
Market intelligence
Data and on-the-ground insight to inform pricing, entry and investment decisions.
- Sector and company research
- Pricing and trade-flow analysis
- Supplier and buyer mapping
- Country and counterparty risk briefings
Trade finance and cross-border payments
Moving funds to and from Somalia is one of the biggest obstacles for international business. We arrange trade finance and payment solutions through licensed banking and payment partners, so suppliers are paid securely and buyers receive exactly what they paid for.
Degaras Global Trading is not a bank. Financial services are provided by licensed banking and payment partners, subject to their KYC and compliance checks.
Transaction services
From the first purchase order to final delivery, we manage the practical steps that make a cross-border transaction succeed.
Sourcing and procurement
Supplier identification, tendering, price negotiation and contract management with vetted manufacturers and producers worldwide.
Freight forwarding and logistics
Sea, air and overland freight, warehousing and distribution across Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
Customs clearance and compliance
Import and export declarations, certificates of origin, KYC and sanctions screening.
Inspection and quality assurance
Pre-shipment inspection, quantity and quality verification, and phytosanitary and veterinary certification.
Who we advise
Entering the Somali market and appointing reliable local partners.
Sourcing Somali livestock, agricultural, marine and mineral commodities.
Assessing and developing energy, agriculture, infrastructure and resource projects.
Procuring equipment, logistics and payments for projects delivered in Somalia.
Planning to trade with or invest in Somalia?
Tell us about your project, market or transaction. An advisor will respond with a proposed scope and next steps.