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WA Investment Group

WA Import, Export & Trading PLC

Global Trade, National Impact

WA Import, Export & Trading PLC connects Ethiopia to international markets through strategic sourcing, global trade partnerships, and export diversification. From edible oil to agricultural commodities, our logistics and procurement expertise support national industries and foreign trade.

Who We Are

WA Import, Export & Trading PLC is the commercial trade division of WA Investment Group. Established in 2015, the company plays a critical role in sourcing essential raw materials for local production while exporting high-value Ethiopian products to global markets.

66 Billion ETB ($425M+) invested.

What We Export

Oilseeds and Pulses:

Sesame, soybean meal cake, chickpeas

Cereals:

Maize and other staple grains

By-products:

Crude sesame meal, soya cake for animal feed markets

WORQ™ sesame oil brand (targeted at US, Europe, Gulf)

Our exports reach markets in India, Pakistan, Oman, Singapore, and the UAE.

What We Import

Crude Palm Oil:

For processing by WA Oil Factory

Factory Machinery & Equipment:

Sourced from China, India, UAE

Food-Grade Chemicals:

Caustic soda, phosphoric acid, N-hexane, perlite filter

Packaging Machinery:

Injection molding systems for PET bottles and caps

We’ve developed long-term procurement relationships in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Black Sea Region.

Strategic Role in the Group

Provides industrial inputs for WA Oil Factory and Wuhaha Water Bottling
Imports heavy machinery for agriculture, logistics, and construction arms
Leverages international trade networks to support the Group’s vertical integration
Helps regulate domestic prices for edible oil by securing large-volume imports

Our Trade Partners Include

FELDA IFFCO SDN BHD

– Malaysia

PACIFIC INTERLINK SDN BHD

– Malaysia

MULTICOMMODITY INTERNATIONAL LTD.

– Indonesia

SPHERE TECH PACKAGING INDIA PV.LTD,

- India

SKM ANIMAL FEEDS and FOODS PV.LTD

– India

TOPSCORE FOOD STUFF TRADING LLC

– Oman & Pakistan

Performance Highlights

USD 57.84 million in edible palm oil imports (2016–2023)
USD 20.01 million machinery investment from China in 2018
USD 4.85 million export revenue from soya cake
Strong logistics and regulatory track record with Ethiopian customs and ministries

Our Advantage

Multi-sector trade capacity
Trusted suppliers and buyers in key markets
Full compliance with Ethiopian import/export regulations
Seamless integration with WA Group’s internal demand and infrastructure

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia