A leading player in Africa and a subsidiary of the Japanese Group Toyota Tsusho Corporation, our mission is to offer affordable, high-quality products and services to as many people as possible in the sectors of mobility, infrastructure and renewable energy, healthcare, and consumer goods.

We are involved at every stage of the value chain – import, production, distribution to the final customer – to guarantee the reliability and quality of our offering.

With almost 175 years of presence on the continent, we have developed the most extensive pan-African distribution network and an unparalleled expertise in the field. This makes us the strategic partner for major international brands committed to sustainable growth in Africa.

Our purpose, With Africa For Africa, unites us all around a shared ambitious project: to make a meaningful contribution to the development of Africa.

CFAO OVERVIEW

22,990
employees
145 operating subsidiaries
Head office
in France

almost 175 years
in Africa

Presented in 38 African countries,
6 French overseas departments,

Access to
45 of the 54 markets in the Continent

REVENUE

€9.1 billion in revenue in 2025, including  91% in Africa

1/ Diversified, complementary business portfolio, extensive pan-African presence which make it possible to pool risks.

2/ Partnerships with strong brands, quality of the products and services.

3/ Vertical integration of the value chain, from production to end consumer, and secure supply chain.

“Our purpose, With Africa For Africa, unites our 22,990 employees around a shared project: to make a meaningful contribution to Africa’s development.” 

 

Richard Bielle, Chairman & CEO

Our commitments in Africa

Guided by our purpose, With Africa For Africa, we contribute to the sustainable development of the continent through our four activities. Each of them has a specific roadmap and mission to offer, at its own level, a sustainable future for Africa’s next generations.

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As part of our corporate social responsibility, we support projects promoting health, education, and initiatives related to our activities.