Market intelligence tells you whether a trade makes money; trade compliance tells you whether it can legally clear. We combine both, so a buying or market-entry decision is based on real delivered cost and the rules that apply at the border.
Our research desk also publishes The Mooventory Daily Brief, a daily read on trade corridors, landed costs, tariffs and market access between Africa and its main supply markets.
What does trade market intelligence cover?
We answer the commercial questions that decide a trade before it is placed.
- Market entry and demand assessment for a product in a specific African country
- Supplier price benchmarking across China, Türkiye, India and the UAE
- Corridor comparison: route, transit time and delivered cost by origin
- Landed-cost analysis including freight, duty, taxes and clearance
- Competitor and import-flow review using published trade data
What does trade compliance cover?
Compliance mistakes are the most common cause of avoidable port delays and penalties. We check the rules before the goods move.
- HS classification and destination tariff line verification
- Duty, VAT and levy calculation built into the landed cost
- Rules of origin and preferential treatment, including AfCFTA
- Pre-export verification of conformity and product certification
- Sanctions and restricted-party screening
How does the AfCFTA affect my trade?
The African Continental Free Trade Area can lower duty on qualifying goods traded between member states, but only when rules of origin are met and documented. We check whether your product qualifies and what proof is required. Our AfCFTA explainer covers the basics.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between market intelligence and trade compliance?
- Market intelligence assesses whether a trade is commercially viable — demand, prices and delivered cost. Trade compliance confirms it can legally cross the border — classification, duty, origin and certification.
- Can you tell me the landed cost before I commit?
- Yes. We build a landed-cost model covering product price, freight, insurance, duty, taxes, clearance and delivery so you can compare suppliers and corridors before paying.
- Where can I read your market analysis?
- The Mooventory Daily Brief publishes researched analysis every day, free, on our website and by email.
Get a landed-cost model for your requirement
Send the specification, quantity and destination country. We reply with a delivered, duty-paid cost and a realistic arrival window.