# Indhows

> Indhows is an export and import agency, registered in India with an office in Gujarat, that connects suppliers and buyers between India and 12 African countries: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Lesotho.
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> For complete, in-depth documentation across all services, countries, product categories, and trade guides, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.indhows.com/llms-full.txt).

## Key facts
- Services: Sourcing & Advisory; Clearing & Shipping; Tax & Legal (paperwork); Marketing & Promotions.
- Sourced from India for African buyers: cars, motorbikes, shoes, clothes, long-grain rice, spices, hair products, electrical appliances, kitchenware, medical equipment, medicines and prescription drugs, bags and suitcases, electronics and sound systems, construction materials, spare parts, agricultural equipment and tractors. Medicines and prescription drugs only for licensed pharmacies, hospitals, distributors and importers.
- Sold to buyers in India: raw cashew nuts, pulses, coffee, tea, spices, sesame and oilseeds, cocoa, fresh fruit, cotton.
- What India imports from Africa, by value in 2024 (Export-Import Bank of India): 1. Mineral fuels and oils (US$17,408.1 million, 43.5%); 2. Precious metals and stones (US$8,160.9 million, 20.4%); 3. Copper (US$2,468.7 million, 6.2%); 4. Edible fruit and nuts (US$1,747.4 million, 4.4%); 5. Ores, slag and ash (US$1,389.5 million, 3.5%); 6. Edible vegetables and roots (US$1,196.9 million, 3.0%); 7. Salt, sulphur, earths and stone (US$1,096.6 million, 2.7%); 8. Inorganic chemicals (US$1,085.4 million, 2.7%); 9. Fertilisers (US$1,009.9 million, 2.5%); 10. Oil seeds (US$696.3 million, 1.7%); 11. Wood pulp (US$587.5 million, 1.5%); 12. Iron and steel (US$387.9 million, 1.0%); 13. Cotton (US$352.2 million, 0.9%); 14. Ships and boats (US$327.0 million, 0.8%); 15. Coffee, tea and spices (US$300.6 million, 0.8%).
- Selling to India: the Indian importer needs an IEC and, for food, an FSSAI import licence; plant products need an import permit under the Plant Quarantine Order, 2003 and a phytosanitary certificate; FSSAI clears food at the port; least developed countries can use India's Duty-Free Tariff Preference scheme (98.2% of tariff lines).
- African buyers: US$200 non-refundable consultation fee, deducted from the 50% sourcing fee deposit; sourcing fee is a percentage of order value, paid 50% on signing and 50% when goods are cleared for shipping.
- Indian suppliers: US$10,000 flat operation fee on signing and each further year, covering marketing, promotions, advertising and ground teams; commission of up to 15% per product or group of products sold.
- Refunds: 50% of fees paid to Indhows if a shipment is cancelled with written notice within 15 days of payment; product refunds follow the supplier's policy.
- Vision: to build the strongest and most reliable distribution between India and Africa. Values: integrity, transparency, excellence, timeliness.
- Team: Isaac Ssekisambu (Founder and Team Lead); Ali Travadi (Managing Director, India); Elizabeth (Co-founder); Timothy Mark Musiime (Manager, Sourcing and Clearing); Charles Nabembezi (Manager, Customer Relations).
- Contact: India +91 70963 91781; Uganda +256 708 192953, +256 705 503113.
- Languages: English (default), Kiswahili (/sw/), French (/fr/) and Hindi (/hi/). Legal documents are in English.

## Pages
- [Indhows](https://www.indhows.com/): Indhows sources quality products from India for businesses in 12 African countries, sells African produce to buyers in India, and gives Indian suppliers qualified buyers in Africa.
- [Import from India to Africa](https://www.indhows.com/buyers.html): How to source products from India with Indhows: book a call, pay a US$200 consultation fee, get a product report and quotation, and have your goods shipped and cleared.
- [Sell Indian Products in Africa](https://www.indhows.com/suppliers.html): Indhows gives Indian manufacturers access to 12 African markets, qualified leads and strategic distribution. Your products are listed on our platform and promoted across Africa.
- [Products Sourced from India for Africa, and African Produce for India](https://www.indhows.com/products/index.html): Electronics, construction materials, electricals, kitchen equipment, textiles and vehicles from India for 12 African countries, and African produce for buyers in India.
- [Import Electronics from India to Africa](https://www.indhows.com/products/electronics.html): Indhows sources phones, laptops, TVs, chargers and security cameras from Indian manufacturers and distributors, for retailers, installers and institutions across Africa.
- [Import Construction materials from India to Africa](https://www.indhows.com/products/construction-materials.html): Indhows sources tiles, PVC pipes, toilet equipment and screws from India for hardware shops, contractors and developers. Our office is in Gujarat, home to Morbi, India's largest ceramic tile manufacturing hub.
- [Import Electricals from India to Africa](https://www.indhows.com/products/electricals.html): Indhows sources wires, cables, lights and switches from India for electrical shops, contractors and building projects.
- [Import Kitchen equipment from India to Africa](https://www.indhows.com/products/kitchen-equipment.html): Indhows sources cookers, hotplates, electric kettles, sinks, dishes and utensils from India for retailers, hotels, restaurants and schools.
- [Import Textiles & garments from India to Africa](https://www.indhows.com/products/textiles-garments.html): Indhows sources linen fabric and garments from India for tailors, boutiques, hotels and uniform suppliers. Gujarat is one of India's main textile states, with large mills in Surat and Ahmedabad.
- [Import Cars, Bikes and Tractors from India to Africa](https://www.indhows.com/products/transport.html): Indhows sources cars, bikes and tractors from India for dealers, farms, fleets and businesses across Africa. Vehicles built for the Indian market are right-hand drive, for countries that drive on the left, and Indian makers also build left-hand-drive export models.
- [India–Africa Trade: Buy from India, Sell to India](https://www.indhows.com/india-africa-trade.html): What businesses in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Lesotho can import from India, what India buys from Africa ranked by value, how it works, and the rules for selling to India.
- [Landed-Cost Calculator: Importing from India to Africa](https://www.indhows.com/calculator.html): Free calculator for the landed cost of goods imported from India into 12 African countries: product cost, freight, insurance, import duty, VAT, levies, inspection and fees.
- [Book a Sourcing Call](https://www.indhows.com/book.html): Book a call with an Indhows sourcing agent. Fill in the form and pay the US$200 consultation fee by card or mobile money.
- [About Indhows](https://www.indhows.com/about.html): Indhows is registered in India. Its founders combine Indian industry experience with an understanding of African markets. Vision, values and team.
- [Updates and News](https://www.indhows.com/updates.html): News from Indhows: new product categories, tools and changes to trade rules.
- [Guides to Importing from India and Exporting to Africa](https://www.indhows.com/guides/index.html): Plain-language guides to Ugandan import duties, pre-export inspection, Indian export rules and a shipping checklist.
- [Import duties and taxes in Uganda](https://www.indhows.com/guides/uganda-import-duties-and-taxes.html): What the Uganda Revenue Authority charges on goods imported from India, with rates and a worked example.
- [Uganda's pre-export inspection rules (PVoC)](https://www.indhows.com/guides/uganda-pvoc-pre-export-inspection.html): Which goods need a Certificate of Conformity before they leave India, what it costs and what happens without one.
- [Indian rules for shipping to Africa, for beginners](https://www.indhows.com/guides/india-export-rules-for-beginners.html): The registrations, documents and payment rules an Indian business needs for its first export shipment.
- [Checklist for shipping products from India](https://www.indhows.com/guides/shipping-checklist-india-to-africa.html): Every step from specification to collection, as a list you can tick off.
- [Terms of Service](https://www.indhows.com/legal/terms.html): The terms that govern use of the Indhows website and services.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.indhows.com/legal/privacy.html): What personal data Indhows collects, why, and your rights.
- [Refund Policy](https://www.indhows.com/legal/refunds.html): What Indhows refunds when you cancel: consultation fee, agency fees, product payments and third-party costs.