Trade with Confidence on Ethiopia Trade Exchange
Trade Assurance protects your purchase from order placement to final delivery, ensuring certified product quality, on-time shipment, and secure payment handling.
How Trade Assurance Protects You
A comprehensive trust system designed for the Ethiopian B2B trading ecosystem.
1. Verified Business Identity (KYB)
Every manufacturer, exporter, and cooperative on ETE is verified against official Ministry of Trade & Regional Integration (MOTRI) trade licences and ERCA Tax Identification Numbers (TIN).
2. Payment Protection & Escrow
Transactions conducted via ETE support staged milestone payments (e.g. Telebirr, CBE Birr, or accredited commercial bank escrow). Funds are only released upon confirmed delivery or bill of lading verification.
3. Quality & ES Standards Compliance
Buyers can stipulate Ethiopian Standards Agency (ESA) mandatory certification, export-grade grading, or third-party pre-shipment inspection before release.
4. Structured Dispute Resolution
In case of delivery discrepancies, damage, or specification mismatch, ETE mediators and certified inspection partners step in with an audit-grade evidence trail.
Order Workflow with Trade Assurance
Place RFQ & Agree Terms
Define quantities, unit price in ETB/USD, required certifications, and delivery milestones with verified suppliers.
Secure Deposit in Escrow
Initial deposit or Letter of Credit is held securely in escrow while the supplier manufactures or prepares the batch.
Inspect & Release Funds
Confirm receipt of goods or shipping documents (e.g. Modjo ICD receipt / Bill of Lading) to release the seller payout.