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About Quarit

Built Around Food Security and Agricultural Value

More than fifteen years connecting Ethiopian agriculture with reliable processing, responsible supply and wider markets.

Wide view of Quarit Agro Industry’s clean grain-processing hall

Message from the CEO

“We grow so that no table is left empty.”

When I established Quarit Agro Industry PLC in October 2011, named after Quarit Woreda, I set out with one belief: Ethiopia’s harvest can feed far more than its own borders — if it is cleaned, processed and fortified to the highest standard.

Today, that belief has grown into an integrated agro-industry. From local sourcing to specialized grain cleaning, extrusion, milling, nutrient fortification, quality testing and packing, our teams carry every batch with the same care I watched our first employees give it. Our warehouses in Bahir Dar and Addis Ababa, and our export channels to China, Turkey and India, exist for a single purpose: dependable, nutritious supply.

Whether you are a partner, a buyer or one of the thousands of farmers we work alongside, my promise is unchanged — quality without compromise, and growth shared with the communities who make it possible.

HT

Habtamu Tadesse

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Quarit Agro Industry PLC

Quarit food-processing worker filling a product bag on the packing line
Controlled packing
Quarit worker carrying packaged products through the clean processing hall
Finished-product handling
Two loaded trucks on the weighbridge at the Quarit facility
In-house logistics

Our Mission

To supply high-quality, sustainably farmed and expertly processed agricultural products that nourish communities and empower local farming networks.

Our Vision

To become a leading regional agribusiness brand recognized for innovation, eco-friendly farming practices and uncompromised product quality.

Integrity

Transparency in our supply chain and business dealings.

Sustainability

Responsible farming and low-impact processing methods.

Excellence

Quality control from seed selection to final packaging.

Community

Supporting local agricultural workers and rural growth.

What We Do

Four Integrated Business Lines

Agro-Processing & Manufacturing

  • Production of fortified blended foods (CSB+, corn-soya blend)
  • High-quality edible oil and related products
  • Processing and value addition for food items

International Trade

  • Exports of agricultural commodities to global markets
  • Imports of industrial inputs and machinery
  • Focus on international quality and food-safety standards

Logistics & Supply Chain

  • Warehousing and transportation services
  • Climate-controlled storage for agricultural goods
  • Efficient last-mile delivery solutions

Commercial Retail Business

  • Retail operations of processed food products
  • Market reach through distribution and sales outlets
  • Promotion of locally produced, value-added food items

Why Quarit

Local depth. Industrial discipline.

Quarit bridges smallholder sourcing with dependable commercial processing. Customers choose the company for consistent quality, reliable bulk supply and a clear commitment to nutrition and food-safety standards.

Milling line with bucket elevators, sieving machines and process control panel

Specialized Processing

Grain cleaning, milling, extrusion and nutrient fortification optimized for maize and soybean.

Quality Laboratory

Physical, chemical and microbiological testing supports raw-material and finished-product control.

Connected Supply

Established farmer, supplier and institutional relationships strengthen sourcing and delivery.

Market Reach

Domestic distribution and established export channels connect Ethiopian products to wider markets.

How We Work

From requirement to reliable delivery

Every engagement starts by defining volume, product grade, fortification needs and delivery schedules. Quality controls continue from raw-grain intake to final dispatch.

  1. 01

    Consult

    Confirm volumes, specifications, timing and destination.

  2. 02

    Source & test

    Inspect moisture, impurities and incoming grain quality.

  3. 03

    Process & monitor

    Control production, fortification and safety at every stage.

  4. 04

    Dispatch & support

    Complete final checks, delivery and ongoing account review.

Leadership

Our Organization

People & Culture

Safety-first and collaboration-driven

Teams work across plant operations, quality control, procurement, sourcing, logistics, sales, marketing and finance. Regular safety drills, technical machine-handling workshops and quality-assurance training support operational excellence and social impact.

Quarit processing team handling packaged food products inside the facility

Who We Serve

90+ clients across relief, trade and institutions

Quarit supplies a balanced mix of buyers across Ethiopia and abroad, backed by dependable delivery and long-term supply relationships.

40%

Humanitarian & NGO buyers

35%

Commercial & local traders

15%

International export partners

10%

Government & institutions

Projects & Partnerships

Working together for dependable food systems

Maize & Soybean Value Chain

End-to-end processing of quality-controlled maize, soybean and fortified CSB+, supported by farmer aggregation, milling capacity and distribution logistics.

Disaster-Response Supply

Large-scale delivery of CSB+, maize, rice and red sorghum for humanitarian and government food-security programmes.

Commercial Distribution

A strong wholesale channel that has moved roughly 2,000 metric tons of maize flour through a leading commercial partner.

Digital Operations

Smart ERP, modern website services and upgraded network infrastructure support connected, scalable daily operations.

Quarit works with farmer cooperatives, agricultural unions, grain-development programmes, institutional buyers, machinery providers and technology partners. These relationships focus on sustainable sourcing, smallholder capacity, processing yields and reliable delivery. Client logos are not displayed while final marketing authorization is pending.

Food analysis laboratory with fiber analysis and water distillation stations

Social Impact

Growth that reaches beyond the factory

Quarit supports farming communities, strengthens affordable food distribution and contributes to humanitarian and disaster-relief supply chains. The company also invests in youth employment, vocational plant-operation skills, agricultural best-practice training, efficient waste management and reducing the carbon footprint of grain processing.

Sustainable sourcing, useful skills and stronger regional food security.

FSSC 22000 certificate document

FSSC 22000

Version 6

Manufacture of Corn Soya Blend Plus (CSB+) through cleaning, extrusion and milling, with packing in PP bags with inner liner.

FSSC 22000Alcumus ISOQAR registered, UKAS accredited 0026
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Mark of Conformity certificate document

Mark of Conformity

CES 139:2015

Product certification for Super Cereal Corn Soya Blend Plus (SC-CSB+).

BLESS Agri Food Laboratory ServicesIAF member, CAS certification bodyInstitute of Ethiopian Standards quality mark
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Export Business License certificate document

Export Business License

Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration

Licensed export of pepper and spices, pulses, and oilseeds. Registration MT/AA/2/0007774/2004 · TIN 0004918772.

Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
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Our Footprint

Addis Ababa headquarters. Regional operations.

Quarit’s head office is in Addis Ababa. Milling plants, storage silos, testing laboratories and operational facilities near agricultural hubs—including Bahir Dar—support a nationwide sourcing and distribution network.

Future Direction

Scaling responsible agro-processing

The roadmap includes expanded processing and storage capacity, more value-added and nutrient-dense products, wider smallholder partnerships, regional exports, automated sorting, efficient milling and digital supply-chain tracking.