Settlement certainty for frontier markets.

Suppliers get paid in USD. Buyers pay in local currency. Period.

How It Works →
2
Active markets
3
Launching in 2026
48hr
Typical settlement
What We Do
We sit in the middle of your trade, so settlement is simple.

Rahri acts as principal in your cross-border transaction. We purchase from your international supplier in USD and sell to your African customer in local currency, without interrupting existing commercial arrangements.

Each market we operate in has bespoke structuring, to comply with all local import and exchange control regulations. We handle the structuring, documentation and operational complexity end to end.

International Supplier
Your exporter / HQ
Sells goods ↓
Rahri
Principal counterparty · Pays in USD
Sells goods ↓
Local Buyer
Your subsidiary / distributor · Pays in local currency
Global Reach
Invoice 1 global partner,
sell locally
across Africa.

Suppliers invoice Rahri in USD. We handle settlement into each African market through bespoke local structures, in local currency, so your goods keep moving.

3 new markets launching in 2026
New York London São Paulo Shanghai Singapore Mumbai Dubai Blantyre Maputo USD invoicing Local settlement
How It Works
Three steps. Settlement sorted.

Rahri handles the complexity of cross-border trade settlement so both parties can focus on their core business.

1
We purchase from the supplier
Rahri buys the goods from the international supplier, paying in USD. The exporter gets paid promptly and predictably.
2
We sell to the local buyer
Rahri sells the goods to the local buyer, invoicing in local currency. Bespoke structuring to comply with all local import and exchange control regulations.
3
Trade settles
Supplier is paid in USD & local buyer receives the goods and settles in local currency. Full documentation and audit trail. Typical settlement within 48 hours.
Exchange control compliant
Every structure built to comply with local import and exchange control regulations.
Deep in-market liquidity
Unmatched liquidity in every market we operate in.
100% through licensed dealers
All imports settled through locally licensed authorised dealers.
Benefits
What changes when Rahri sits in the middle.

One structure that solves for both sides of the trade.
Suppliers get paid faster, importers settle in local currency.

For Suppliers
✓
USD payment in days, not months
No more waiting on slow local banking channels. Rahri pays in USD on demand, compressing the receivables cycle.
✓
Working capital released
Faster settlement means less capital tied up in outstanding invoices.
✓
No change to commercial terms
Existing pricing, product specs, and supply agreements remain intact.
✓
Single, reliable counterparty
Invoice one entity in one currency. No fragmented payments across jurisdictions.
For Importers
✓
Settle in local currency
No need to source USD. Pay Rahri in local currency through normal local banking channels.
✓
Uninterrupted supply
Your supply chain is no longer dependent on FX availability. Goods keep moving regardless of local market conditions.
✓
Local-currency input costs
Input costs align with local revenue, reducing currency mismatch and improved margin predictability.
✓
Fully compliant
Every structure is built to comply with local import and exchange control regulations. Full documentation and audit trail provided.
Why Rahri
The specialist trading partner for Africa's high-growth markets.

Institutional-grade cross-border settlement, built on deep local knowledge and bespoke market structuring.

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Settlement certainty
Typical settlement within 48 hours. Predictable, repeatable timelines that eliminate supply chain disruption caused by delayed cross-border payments.
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Bespoke local structuring
Each market requires a tailored structure to comply with local import and exchange control regulations. Rahri designs, implements, and manages these structures end to end across every jurisdiction we operate in.
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Deep market expertise
Dedicated to African cross-border trade exclusively. On-the-ground partners in every active market, established local banking and trade relationships, and operational infrastructure built for institutional volumes.
📈
Transparent pricing
Rahri's margin is embedded in the local currency pricing and fully documented prior to execution. No hidden fees, no post-settlement adjustments. Complete cost visibility from the outset.
Markets
Where we operate

Active and expanding across Africa's high-growth frontier markets, with bespoke local structuring in every market we enter.

🇲🇼
Malawi
Active
🇲🇿
Mozambique
Active
🌎
3 New Markets
Launching 2026
Each market requires bespoke structuring to comply with all local import and exchange control regulations, from entity setup, transfer pricing and settlement processes. We handle all of it, so you can focus on growing your business.
About
The trading house built for Africa's frontier markets.

Rahri is a trading company, not a bank, not a payment processor. We act as principal in each trade, taking ownership of the goods as they move across borders. This structure simplifies settlement for all parties.

Our team brings deep experience in African trade, structured commerce, and local market operations. We've built the relationships and infrastructure that make reliable cross-border settlement possible in markets where it's traditionally been difficult.

Principal, not intermediary. We take ownership of each trade. Your counterparty is Rahri, a single, accountable partner.
Locally structured. Every market is set up bespoke to comply with local import regulations. We handle the complexity.
Built for scale. Our structure supports multi-market, multi-commodity operations at institutional volumes.
Our Offices
Dubai, UAE
Headquarters
Maputo, Mozambique
Satellite office
Blantyre, Malawi
Satellite office
Get in Touch
Let's talk about your markets.

Whether you're managing trade into one market or expanding across several, we'd welcome a conversation.

Book a 30-minute introduction
Pick a time that works for you, we'll cover your markets, volumes, and how Rahri can help.
Dubai · Maputo · Blantyre
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