Planet Makers is a global trade platform built to seamlessly connect suppliers, manufacturers, and end-buyers across the world — with Africa at the centre.
Upstream & downstream procurement and supply chain management.
Renewable energy project brokerage — solar, wind & clean energy.
Direct Africa-to-world export of agricultural produce & minerals.
End-to-end freight, warehousing & cross-border supply chain solutions.
Planet Makers operates across six key sectors — delivering verified, reliable and efficient trade solutions from Africa to the world and the world to Africa.
We connect African agricultural producers, mineral exporters and raw material suppliers directly to verified international buyers — removing middlemen and maximising value for African exporters.
Learn More →Africa holds the world's greatest untapped renewable energy potential. We broker solar, wind and clean energy projects — positioning Africa as a green energy exporter to Europe, Asia and the UAE.
Learn More →Upstream and downstream procurement, supply chain management and contract facilitation. We operate across Nigeria and internationally, leveraging our strategic partnership with Ardova Plc.
Learn More →End-to-end freight, warehousing, customs clearance and cross-border supply chain solutions across Africa and internationally. We make African trade seamless from origin to destination.
Learn More →Project management and execution across energy, infrastructure and trade sectors. We deliver on complex contracts across Africa with professionalism, precision and accountability.
Learn More →We build verified, direct trade relationships between African suppliers and international buyers — creating a trust infrastructure that makes African commerce competitive, transparent and sustainable.
Learn More →Planet Makers is a global trade platform with a singular mission — to make Africa the world's greatest trading hub. We connect suppliers, manufacturers and end-buyers across the world, simplifying international commerce and ensuring African businesses compete on equal terms globally.
Africa exports raw and imports finished — the value is created elsewhere and the profits stay elsewhere. Planet Makers is built to change that equation. Founded in Lagos in 2009, we have spent 17 years building the trust infrastructure African trade needs.
Partner With UsOur partnership with Ardova Plc — Nigeria's leading downstream energy company — is proof our model works. We build partnerships that create real, measurable trade value.
Energy, commodities, logistics and trade — all under one platform. No other African trade platform combines this range of sectors with this level of professional depth.
Every supplier on our platform is verified — quality certifications, delivery track record, payment history. We build the trust infrastructure African trade has always lacked.
We are built for Africa but connected to the world. Our buyer network spans the UAE, Europe and Asia — giving African suppliers unprecedented access to global markets.
We operate in full alignment with the African Continental Free Trade Area — positioning our clients to benefit from the world's largest free trade zone by number of countries.
From sourcing to shipping, from procurement to payment — Planet Makers manages the entire trade process so you can focus on growing your business, not managing supply chains.
From executing the supplies of bunker/marine fuel like VLSFO, MGO & MDO to supplying industrial and drilling chemicals like barite, bentonite and glycol, our global trade expertise is built to see your organisation succeed.
We are actively trading and exporting agricultural products and solid minerals from Nigeria to international buyers located all around the world — with a track record built over 17 years of consistent delivery.
Our team of 12+ consultants is dedicated to guiding your organisation through the supply chain process to any safe world port.
Essential knowledge every importer and exporter needs to protect their business, stay compliant and maximise profit in international trade.
Common Import & Export Mistakes To Avoid At All Costs
The global trade business remains one of the most lucrative industries anyone could venture into. But not playing your cards right can cause you to lose a great portion of your investments. Here are the 14 most critical mistakes every global trader must avoid.
Read All 14 Tips ↓Currency fluctuations can greatly affect your profit margins from negotiation to delivery. Speak with your bankers on the best course of action and agree with the other party on how to proceed — this way you lock down profits and reduce exposure to risk.
Agreeing to export or import without checking what each country allows is the fastest way to lose your money. Always know the allowed and prohibited list of every country you operate in — including your own.
Customs officials check what comes in or goes out of every country. Build strong relationships with them — show willingness to listen, learn and comply with every policy brought to your attention.
Every country has standards on product quality, packaging, marking and language. Before shipping to any country, get exact product specifications from the buyer and verify requirements with the relevant export promotion council.
Every customer, sale or product shipped must be duly recorded. Tax bodies will come calling and you must show every transaction and how compliant you have been. Records also protect you in the event of investigations.
Incoterm laws govern the global trade business and define responsibilities and costs in international contracts. Not understanding them can cause you to get underpaid by the buyer or overpay the supplier. Reach out to a global trade expert to guide you.
Before paying for any product or service, get full information about the supplier. Key questions: Do they have a website? A track record? Are they listed on public trading platforms? Are they a duly registered business? Due diligence protects both parties.
Every country has processes for handling bribery and corruption cases. Stay clear of every temptation to pay a bribe to cut corners. Bribery will do nothing but get you into trouble — be aware of all laws and be careful with how you proceed.
Taking care of how payments are made is crucial. Ensure the buyer places a Letter of Credit from their bank to your bank to guarantee payment, while your bank posts a 2% performance bond — this guarantees delivery and monetary security for both parties.
Ships sink, goods get damaged and products get stolen. Avoiding insurance premiums to save costs is a costly mistake when something goes wrong. Never let your goods leave for their port of destination without proper insurance in place.
Anything too cheap is usually too good to be true. The cheapest supplier ships substandard products; the cheapest shipper may lack proper insurance and may not be in good standing with customs. Always go with a known, reputable name in the market.
Undervaluing products to reduce insurance premiums or avoid large customs duties is fraud. Products will get confiscated and the buyer could be arrested. The price on the commercial invoice must always reflect the true price of the product.
The description of every product exported or imported must be very accurate. Products concealed or described wrongly to evade customs will be confiscated. Also ensure the product name on the Letter of Credit matches exactly what is being shipped.
With 17 years of experience in global trade, Planet Makers has navigated every one of these challenges. Our verified supplier network, Ardova partnership, and 12+ expert consultants exist to ensure your trade transactions succeed — every single time.
No 59, Usuma Street, Off GANA Street,
Maitama District FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
1B, Omo Ighodalo Street,
Ogudu GRA, Ogudu, Lagos, Nigeria.
Whether you are an international buyer, African supplier, energy investor or logistics partner — we want to hear from you.