Our Clients

are international, medium-sized companies and large corporations aiming to grow their business in Africa.

The variety of our consulting services increases from year to year. Typically, we answer market-specific questions for our clients, undertake market research for decision-making, develop individual strategies and carry out projects locally. If you want to challenge or renew your current Africa strategy, you will find a reliable partner in africon.

Project references

After africon conducted a full market study, including potential partners, prioritisation of countries and focus [...]

” africon provided solid market data and insights as a support to BMC when communicating [...]

Our footprint in Africa leaves a trail of success.

Until today we have helped clients with their Africa strategy in more than 130 projects.

Why clients choose africon!

01.
Long term Africa experience
africon’s team has extensive experience in doing business with and in Africa. This ensures reliable data preparation and rapid implementation of projects, taking into account cultural context.
02.
Exclusive Africa focus
africon is solely focused on Africa. The single focus allows us to be up to date at all times, understand context and provide in-depth, realistic and reliable results.
03.
Strong teams on the ground
Our local staff in various African countries guarantees reliable and fast local data collection in the countries. They check your requirements in the target market, recommend the right partners and take over the project management.
04.
Hands-on approach
We listen to our clients’ needs, understand them and deliver highly customised, individual solutions. Our project staff on the ground, as well as our team in Germany, are in direct contact with our clients, enabling efficient communication.

Our Projects In Africa

The dots on the map represent sectors and countries in which africon has implemented projects.

  • Developing an Africa strategy for a supplier of various specialty chemicals
  • Nigeria, Kenya and North Africa business development for a chemical distribution company
  • Analyzing the Nigerian consumer market for a global silicone’s supplier
  • Country strategy Nigeria for a supplier of polyamide
  • Identification of distribution companies for a supplier of animal food additives
  • Overall Africa strategy for grinding and milling machines for the steel industry
  • East Africa business strategy for a steel mill supplier
  • West Africa strategy and business development for a machinery supplier for non-ferrous metals rolling mills
  • Market research for a leading producer of paint mixing plants
  • Market prioritisation and Nigeria strategy for a supplier of woodworking machinery
  • Market assessment in various countries for a supplier of industrial water treatment solutions
  • East Africa country & market prioritization and identification of customers for a supplier of industrial couplings
  • Project identification and market analysis in Nigeria for a supplier of foil slitting machines
  • Africa market entry strategy for a producer of cocoa grinding machinery
  • Market analysis Nigeria and Kenya for an adhesive supplier
  • Understanding the market for automotive filtration in Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya and other key markets
  • Understanding the market for spark plugs in an African country
  • Market research and partner identification of an International Trading Group (ITG) in South, West and East Africa
  • Market assessment Nigeria for an engine component supplier
  • Market analysis, monitoring and management for a leading paint- and assembly plant company
  • Development of go-to market strategy for a paint gun manufacturing company
  • Africa strategy review for an electric vehicle start-up
  • Africa strategy and market management for an aluminum extrusion company
  • Africa strategy and market assessment for a leading producer in the plastic piping industry
  • Nigeria strategy for a supplier of sanitary wares
  • Facilitation of the opening of a legal entity in Kenya for a sanitary ware supplier
  • South Africa market study and distributor identification for a supplier of small batch mixing tools
  • Kenya market study and distributor identification for a supplier of pliers
  • Analysis on FMCG distribution companies in Nigeria
  • Identification of M&A targets for an Indian retailing company
  • Market sizing for consumer batteries in West Africa
  • Market entry strategy and distributor identification in Ethiopia for a consumer batteries supplier
  • Developing a consumer market strategy for razor blades in Africa
  • Identification and ranking of potential third-party manufacturing companies in Nigeria
  • Project management for the set-up of dried mango production in East Africa
  • Market analysis and strategy for medical devices in Africa
  • Analysis of market opportunities in Nigeria for a supplier of aluminum foil
  • Africa strategy – review for a global cards and payment company
  • Market sizing, market strategy and identification for a global ATM company
  • Market analysis and business development for high end servers
  • Africa strategy and margin leakage analysis for a provider of two-way radios
  • Business analysis and feasibility study on medical technology products in East Africa.
  • Multi-country analysis for one of the most reputable health associations in Africa.
  • Study on the Nigerian laboratory and analytical equipment market.