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Safa Etemad General Trading Company

Import, General Trading & Wholesale Distribution

Company overview

Who we are and what we do

Safa Etemad General Trading Company is an import, general trading and wholesale distribution business. We source oils, food and agricultural commodities, general merchandise and other approved goods from international markets and supply them to local wholesale customers.

We are building our business around a simple model: select the right origin markets, work with evaluated suppliers, bring products in with proper documentation, and supply business customers on clear, consistent terms.

Company
Safa Etemad General Trading Company
Business type
Import, General Trading & Wholesale Distribution
Primary sourcing countries
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, China
Based in
Kabul, Afghanistan
Primary market
Afghanistan
Business focus
Importing and distributing oils, food products, general merchandise and other approved goods to local wholesalers

Our vision

To be a trusted local gateway for imported products — recognised by wholesale buyers for reliability, transparency and consistency of supply.

Our mission

To source quality products from international markets and make them accessible to local wholesalers, distributors and commercial buyers through dependable, relationship-driven supply.

Core values

What guides our work

Reliability

We commit only to what we can deliver and communicate early when circumstances change.

Transparency

Clear specifications, clear origin, clear terms — and honesty about what is not yet confirmed.

Quality Focus

Supplier evaluation and product documentation sit at the centre of our procurement approach.

Long-Term Partnership

We prefer steady, repeat supply relationships over one-off transactions.

Business model

Import, trade, distribute

Three connected activities, each supported by clear documentation and commercial terms.

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01

Import

Procure products from suppliers in selected origin markets and manage import logistics and documentation.

02

General Trading

Trade across approved product categories as commercial opportunities and customer demand develop.

03

Wholesale Distribution

Supply wholesalers, distributors, retailers and commercial buyers in bulk quantities.

International sourcing strategy

We concentrate on a small number of origin markets where our product categories are well supplied and evaluate suppliers on specifications, documentation and capacity before committing. Current target markets:

  • Kazakhstan
  • Uzbekistan
  • China

Wholesale distribution approach

We supply wholesalers, distributors, retailers and commercial buyers in bulk quantities on agreed terms, with availability, packaging and delivery coordinated per order.

How we intend to work

From sourcingto local supply.

  1. 01

    Product Sourcing

    Identify products and origin markets that match local wholesale demand and approved categories.

  2. 02

    Supplier Evaluation

    Assess prospective suppliers on product specifications, documentation, capacity and commercial terms.

  3. 03

    Procurement Coordination

    Agree specifications, packaging, quantities and terms, and coordinate purchase orders with suppliers.

  4. 04

    Import & Logistics

    Coordinate transport, customs documentation and clearance with freight and logistics partners.

  5. 05

    Wholesale Distribution

    Supply wholesalers, distributors and commercial buyers in the local market on agreed terms.

  6. 06

    Customer Support

    Maintain communication on availability, specifications and repeat supply with every business customer.

Leadership

Who leads the company

  • Suhrab Ahdi

    Head of Company

Interested in working with us?

Whether you are a wholesale buyer or a prospective supplier, we would be glad to hear from you.

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