Overview & Business Focus

Riotrade Enterprises is a Botswana-based company engaged in tobacco and cigarette manufacturing. They produce filter cigarettes and related tobacco products, combining local tobacco with manufacturing infrastructure. The company handles the full product development pipeline — from blend design and packaging to production and logistics. They also offer contract manufacturing, producing cigarettes or tobacco products on behalf of other brands under specification.

Location, Facilities & Certifications

The company’s head office and manufacturing hub are located in the Phakalane Industrial Area, Gaborone, Botswana. Their site is at Plot 70715, Phakalane Industrial. Riotrade Enterprises has undergone audits for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as part of its commitment to quality assurance and international standards.

Trade, Imports & Exports

Riotrade is active in both importing and exporting tobacco and cigarette products. Their imports include raw and finished products from suppliers in neighboring countries and Asia. On the export side, they ship products to several African markets, including Congo and Mozambique, as well as within Botswana.

Ownership, Positioning & Strategy

The company is described as wholly citizen-owned in Botswana. Riotrade positions itself as a regional manufacturing hub, aiming to add value to local raw tobacco and to service both domestic and regional markets. They emphasize supply chain efficiency and logistics advantages from their Botswana base.