about us
We at RICKMAL Merchants Ltd are an international exporter of agricultural commodities, committed to responsible sourcing, full traceability, and long-term value creation across global supply chains. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a branch office in The Netherlands, we operate at the intersection of African production and international demand, ensuring that quality, compliance, and ethical standards are met at every stage of trade. Our role is to bridge farmers, processors, and global buyers through transparent, well-governed export operations. We specialize in premium vanilla, cashew nuts, macadamia nuts, pistachios, cocoa beans, coffee, and cotton—products selected and handled to meet the expectations of regulated EU and US markets.
Our Purpose and ESG Commitment
We at RICKMAL believe that sustainable trade begins with accountability. Our business is built on the principles of environmental responsibility, social impact, and strong governance, integrated into daily operations rather than treated as standalone initiatives. Environmentally, we work with producers who apply responsible agricultural practices, focusing on soil health, water stewardship, and reduced post-harvest losses. By emphasizing quality control at origin and efficient logistics planning, we help reduce waste and lower the overall environmental footprint of exported commodities. Socially, we engage directly with farming families, cooperatives, and processors across Africa. Our sourcing model prioritizes fair pricing, ethical labor practices, and long-term commercial relationships that provide income stability and encourage sustainable production. These partnerships are fundamental to ensuring continuity of supply while delivering measurable social impact. From a governance perspective, we maintain clear documentation, transparent contracting, and disciplined compliance processes. Our operations are designed to align with EU and US regulatory expectations, including buyer-led ESG due diligence, supply chain transparency, and ethical sourcing requirements.
Traceability and Quality Assurance
We at RICKMAL place traceability at the core of our value proposition. Wherever possible, our products are traceable to origin, with clear records of sourcing regions, processing stages, and export documentation. This enables our buyers to meet internal audit requirements, sustainability reporting obligations, and regulatory scrutiny with confidence. Quality assurance is applied systematically through product grading, sorting, moisture control, and pre-export inspections. We support buyer-specific documentation and certification requirements and maintain consistent standards across shipments to ensure reliability, repeatability, and risk mitigation.
Our Products and Responsible Sourcing
We at RICKMAL export a diversified portfolio of agricultural commodities sourced through verified producer networks across Africa. Our cashew nuts are supplied from leading producing regions including Benin, Tanzania, and Côte d’Ivoire, selected for consistency and export-grade quality. Our vanilla beans are sourced from Madagascar and Comoros, recognized for their high vanillin content and carefully managed curing processes. Our macadamia nuts originate from Kenya, where quality control and post-harvest handling meet international standards. We source cocoa beans from trusted farming communities in Ethiopia, Uganda, and Madagascar, supporting responsible cocoa supply principles. Our coffee offerings include single-origin Arabica and Robusta from Kenya and Ethiopia, valued for traceability, flavor profile, and cup quality. We also export cotton from East and West Africa and premium-grade pistachios sourced from select regions, each handled to meet global buyer specifications.
Why Buyers Choose RICKMAL
We at RICKMAL are chosen by EU and US buyers for our reliability, transparency, and alignment with responsible sourcing objectives. Our direct trade relationships enable competitive pricing while preserving fairness at origin. Our logistics and export documentation processes are structured to support smooth cross-border transactions, predictable lead times, and regulatory compliance. Most importantly, we operate with a long-term perspective—focused on consistency of supply, open communication, and risk-aware partnership rather than transactional trading.
