US Africa Trade Desk (USATD) is a private-sector trade initiative connecting African producers and exporters with buyers in the United States, while also sourcing U.S. products for African markets. Operating in more than 50 African countries and working with nearly 800 vetted suppliers, it supports reciprocal trade in food, agricultural products, apparel, and other goods. Its portfolio includes grains, pulses, edible oils, fresh and processed foods, fruit, nuts, vegetables, meat, seafood, and apparel. U.S. exports to Africa include wheat, maize, soybeans, rice, dairy, poultry, and packaged groceries; African exports to the United States include cashews, macadamia nuts, avocados, grapes, citrus, coffee, cocoa, and spices.

USATD helps businesses navigate traceability, production validation, financing, logistics, regulatory compliance, clearing and forwarding, reporting, route-to-market planning, and customer support. Its two-way custody model is designed to streamline transactions, verify quality, and manage cross-border risks. The organization also helps suppliers prepare for U.S. market requirements, develop market access, and connect with buyers.