Who this is for
ILIFA provides destination market export advisory with real, on-the-ground intelligence in East Asia.
We help African producers make informed, commercially viable export decisions, before you commit capital, production or compliance costs.
If you have a product and a genuine question about whether Asia is a market for you - reach out to us.
We help African producers make informed, commercially viable export decisions, before you commit capital, production or compliance costs.
If you have a product and a genuine question about whether Asia is a market for you - reach out to us.
Why ILIFA Advisory
Most export advisory services advise on Asian markets from a distance. We are different. We are HERE.
We offer:
We offer:
- East Asia-based, real market validation (NOT desk research)
- Direct insight into pricing, channels and buyer expectations
- Step-by-step legal & compliance guidance, from production to shelf
What we deliver
We offer three fixed-scope, fixed-fee diagnostic packages.
Starter Diagnostic PackageBest for
Curious but unsure - want to know if this is even worth pursuing Fee Up to USD 650 What you can decide after this Basic viability, top blockers, whether to invest further |
Market Fit Diagnostic PackageBest for
Some packaging and volume clarity - want to know how and where to enter Fee Up to USD 1,500 What you can decide after this Target channels, target buyers, target pricing, first 90-day export plan |
Deal-Ready Diagnostic PackageBest for
Ready to approach buyers - want a qualified shortlist and outreach strategy Fee USD 3,000 What you can decide after this Buyer-facing positioning, compliance pathway, buyer shortlist and outreach plan |
Optional add-ons available: product label readiness review, bilingual sell sheet preparation, documentary and on-site translations, business entities incorporation, business legal advisory, branding & graphics design, packaging and printing services, trademarks registration and ongoing retainer support.
How it works
- Pre-screen call We confirm your product is a fit for the service and answer any initial questions.
- Proposal & NDA You receive a one-page proposal with fixed scope, fixed fee, and estimated timeline. A short confidentiality agreement protects both parties.
- Kickoff meeting We align on your product, capacity, pricing expectations, and target markets.
- Research & analysis We conduct in-market benchmarking, importer interviews, compliance checks, pricing modelling, and any other service you need.
- Report & readout You receive a written diagnostic report and a readout session to walk through our findings and next steps.