Choose Your Level of Access
Four membership tiers designed to match your commercial ambitions and organisational needs.
Whether you're exploring African markets for the first time or scaling existing operations across the continent, ABTA membership provides the intelligence, connections and support you need to move forward with confidence.
Membership Tiers at a Glance
MARKET ACCESS
Entry point for professionals exploring UK-Africa trade
£197/year
- Quarterly digital magazine
- 2 digital journals per year
- Access to published research and briefings
- LinkedIn community access
- Quarterly webinar series
- Quarterly online briefings
- Access to Africa Trade Forum (standard rates)
- Email support
Access intelligence, quarterly webinars and a community of Africa trade professionals
TRADE BUILDER ⭐
MOST POPULAR - For businesses actively pursuing partnerships
£397/year
- Everything in Market Access, PLUS:
- Quarterly sector reports (infrastructure, healthcare, fintech, renewable energy)
- Early access to research publications
- Executive roundtable at Africa Trade Forum
- VIP access at Africa Trade Forum
- Priority event registration & discounted rates
- Priority email and phone support
- Quarterly check-in calls with ABTA team
70% of members choose this tier
ENTERPRISE
Strategic support for established players
£1,297/year
- Everything in Trade Builder, PLUS:
- Named account manager for strategic guidance
- Direct line to ABTA leadership team
- 1 custom research request per year
- Direct access to policy and research team
- Logo placement on ABTA website and materials
- Speaking opportunities at events
- Co-branded thought leadership
- Complimentary delegate pass to Africa Trade Forum
- Premium executive roundtable access
- 10% discount on deal origination services
For established businesses
STRATEGIC PARTNER 👑
Maximum influence for market leaders
£2,997/year
- Everything in Enterprise, PLUS:
- Prominent logo placement (all key platforms)
- Featured profile in quarterly newsletter
- VIP hosting at Africa Trade Forum
- Panel participation at ATF (guaranteed)
- Priority consideration for keynote speaking
- Quarterly custom intelligence briefings (2/year)
- Quarterly 1-on-1 with Executive Director
- Priority investment opportunity notifications
- Concierge service
- 20% discount on deal origination services
LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS AVAILABLE
Growth Programmes
ABTA members have access to the University of Utah's Masters of Business Creation (MBC) programme with scholarship support up to $2,500 USD. The programme combines graduate education with business acceleration for entrepreneurs scaling companies in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa.
The MBC programme is designed for entrepreneurs with active operations, clear growth plans and commitment to structured scaling.
Learn more: https://eccles.utah.edu/mbc/global/
Contact abta@abta.africa for referral code access.
- Choose your membership tier
- Complete the application form
- Pay securely online and receive on-screen confirmation
You will receive an immediate on-screen confirmation, and a member of our team will contact you shortly with instructions to access content and events.
- Who is ABTA membership for? Students, emerging professionals, SMEs, and corporates engaged in African trade and investment.
- What benefits do members receive? Access to digital publications, invitations to events, networking, and advisory opportunities for Corporate tier.
- Can I upgrade my membership later? Yes. Simply complete the application for the higher tier and pay the difference.
- Do members receive consultancy services? No. Consultancy is a separate, bespoke service.
- Is membership open internationally? Yes. All digital publications and events are accessible online globally.
- What happens after I join? You will receive an immediate on-screen confirmation, and a member of our team will contact you shortly with instructions to access content and events.