Your materials,
connected to real job sites
Join the first pan-African construction hub. Publish your catalog, receive qualified RFQs and plug directly into ongoing building projects.
Free signup · No upfront fees · Pay only a commission on sales
Everything you need to sell
A toolkit built for African trade realities: multi-currency, native WhatsApp, local logistics.
Unlimited catalog
Multiple photos, variants, PDF tech sheets, volume tiered pricing.
Volume pricing
Set automatic discount tiers based on the quantity ordered.
Real-time analytics
Views, clicks, conversions, revenue. Spot winners and optimize.
Flexible logistics
Delivery zones, region-based fees, transparent lead times.
Verified badges
Made in Africa, Eco, Premium, Verified — prove your reliability at a glance.
Native WhatsApp
Customers reach you in one tap on their preferred channel.
Showcase local
Spotlight materials made in Africa and local producers.
Diaspora network
Access remote builders from Europe and North America ready to invest.
4 steps to start selling
Sign up
Create your supplier profile for free. Validated within 24h.
Publish your catalog
Add products, photos, prices and variants. CSV import available for large catalogs.
Plug into projects
Customers add your products directly to their project Bill of Materials.
Deliver & get paid
Manage orders, delivery and receive secured payments.
Earn the trust of diaspora builders
Remote-building customers value reliability above all. Our verified badges set you apart instantly.
Since we joined DiasporaBuild, our orders have grown by 40% and we receive requests straight from ongoing projects.
Mamadou Diop
Cement & Steel distributor, Dakar
0% commission on your sales
Publish your catalog and sell to the platform's construction sites with no platform commission. Premium visibility options are available if you want to accelerate.
Free signup
Create your account and publish your catalog with no entry fee.
0% on your sales
No platform commission on the orders and quote requests (RFQ) you win.
Premium visibility (optional)
Featured placement in the materials hub and trust badges to sell faster.
Construction suppliers — selling to the African diaspora
Suppliers — frequently asked questions
What products can I sell on the DiasporaBuild Shop?
How are deliveries handled?
Can I sell only to diaspora clients?
What commissions apply?
How to manage fast-changing prices (rebar, cement)?
What about delivery delays?
Categories most sought after by diaspora clients
| Category | Why it's in demand | DiasporaBuild advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Cement 42.5R (50 kg bags) | Foundation of all structural work | Prices tracked by Market Intelligence |
| Rebar HA10 & HA12 | Volatile prices, anticipated purchase | Price alerts + milestone payments |
| Roofing sheets + accessories | Roofing = critical item | Verified suppliers |
| Porcelain stoneware tiling | Finishes managed remotely | Photos + milestone validation |
| Sanitaryware + taps | Quality hard to judge from afar | Verified client reviews |
| Solar panels + inverters | Energy autonomy | Dedicated Green catalogue |
Going further
The construction materials market in Sub-Saharan Africa represents a very large volume, part of which is bought from the diaspora. Historically, suppliers struggled to reach this clientele: cumbersome international transfers, delivery distrust, price opacity. DiasporaBuild Shop solves these three barriers simultaneously — milestone payment released on delivery, listing of verified suppliers in Yaoundé, Douala, Abidjan, Dakar, Cotonou, Lomé, Accra, Lagos, Bamako, Ouagadougou and Nairobi, and real-time price display with the Market Intelligence index. A registered supplier opens a diaspora sales channel without exploding their commercial costs. Join the diaspora construction marketplace and diversify your sales channel securely.