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Supply-chain management and commodities trading. Sandton, since 2002.

A dynamic and efficient link to the world's best manufacturers.

We are a supply-chain management and trading company led by a passionate, dedicated team, organised in Sandton, Johannesburg, since 2002, with warehouse facilities in three locations.

We provide a broad range of agro, chemical, mining and manufacturing inputs for industry, with transparent sourcing for mining and manufacturing partners in the region. A flat-world view means we can offer the best pricing, wherever you are.

Trading since 2002

3 warehouse locations

4 divisions

Our story

  1. 2002Established

    Bahati is founded in Sandton as a fuels additives trading enterprise.

  2. 2012Diversified

    Bahati becomes a diversified commodities trading enterprise.

  3. 2023Reorganised

    Bahati comes of age, with reorganised and diversified commodities trading operations.

The trading desk

A global commodities trading house. Dedicated Commodities Trading, Procurement and Supply divisions source and deliver commodities and capital equipment to any destination. Our highly skilled, experienced trading team is seeing substantial growth.

  • Agri

    Wheat and grain, pulses, oils, corn, feeds

    Source markets centre on Southern Africa; key destinations span MENA, Turkey, Africa and the Indian subcontinent.

  • Energy

    Diesel, petrol, illuminating paraffin, ethanol

    Traded across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

  • Base metals

    Chrome, copper, lithium, cobalt

    Traded across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Where we add value

At every point of the supply chain: efficient, professional, customer-centric.

Metals & materials

Relationships with medium-sized and smaller African mines give us unique access to special lots of copper, cobalt, chrome, lithium and some rare earth metals. We are uniquely placed to meet manufacturers’ increased metals requirements during price volatility. We supply those mines with sulphur, sodium nitrate, caustic soda and related inputs.

Food

Affordable, quality food for communities and the firms that serve them. Farmers underpin the food supply chain. We pursue fair prices through holistic grain and food procurement, undertaking zero-margin business where necessary.

Procurement for mining houses

For global mining houses in Zambia, the DRC, Zimbabwe or Mozambique: best value for your procurement spend, as an outsourced service or as a filter for your own procurement.

Our advantages

  • A proven track record and trusted reputation
  • Long-standing relationships with suppliers and customers
  • Effective management of currency and pricing risk
  • A lean, experienced team that solves problems

How we deliver

One team, from the manufacturer to your site.

  1. Source

    Direct from the world's best manufacturers, priced to compete.

  2. Verify spec

    Technical specifications matched to your requirement.

  3. Move

    Managed across borders, payments included.

  4. Store & deliver

    Warehoused in three locations, then delivered.

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  • Portrait of Christian MasvikeniChristian Masvikeni

Tell us what you need to source

Product, specification, quantity.

Supply enquiry

For buyers: choose your division and tell us what you need.

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Partnership enquiry

For manufacturers and cross-border partners who want to work with us.

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