For global buyers
Source from verified African suppliers.
Post one RFQ. Get competing quotes from verified suppliers across all 54 African countries — without flying out to inspect every factory.
TAIM54 is the verified B2B marketplace for sourcing from Africa. Post a Request For Quote, compare offers side-by-side from suppliers across 54 countries, and close the deal directly with the source.
What you get
Built for buyers sourcing from Africa.
Verified suppliers
Every supplier completes a profile review before listing. Filter for gold-badge verified suppliers — those an admin reviewer has scored 4 or 5 for documentation, business history, and credentials.
RFQ workflow
Need a specific product? Post a Request For Quote and get back competing quotes with prices, lead times, and supplier credentials side-by-side.
RFP workflow
Need a project? Post a Request For Proposal and suppliers propose their own approach — useful when the spec is open or you want to compare methodologies.
All 54 African countries
Discover suppliers across the entire continent. Filter the directory by country, category, or verification status.
Multi-mode shipping quotes
Get a delivered price across road, sea, air, and rail for any origin → destination lane before you accept a quote.
Direct supplier conversations
Communicate directly with suppliers inside the platform. You own the relationship.
Frequently asked
Questions, answered.
Who can buy on TAIM54?
Verified business buyers worldwide. Procurement teams, importers, distributors, and resellers sourcing from African suppliers.
How long does it take to get quotes after posting an RFQ?
Response time varies by category and the supplier pool depth. Time-sensitive RFQs (with a near deadline) are surfaced first in the supplier inbox.
How are suppliers verified?
Every supplier submits a profile that includes documentation, business history, and contact details. An admin reviewer scores them 1 to 5; 4 or 5 earns the gold "Verified" badge. You can filter for verified-only suppliers anywhere a supplier list appears.
Do I need to be outside Africa to buy?
No. The platform is built for any buyer sourcing from African suppliers, whether you're based in Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, or anywhere else.
How much does it cost?
See our pricing page for the current schedule.