Local knowledge.
International reach.
HATCO Group — Horn of Africa Trading Company — is a diversified business group established to develop, manage and expand businesses across the strategic sectors of the Horn of Africa and East Africa.
A holding & investment company.
HATCO Group operates as a holding and investment company, bringing together specialised businesses under one corporate structure while allowing each company to focus on its own market, customers, products and operational expertise.
The Group is built around a simple principle: identify opportunities, build strong businesses, and create lasting value. We combine local market knowledge with international sourcing, supplier relationships, distribution capabilities and a long‑term approach to business development.
HATCO seeks to establish relationships with reputable international manufacturers, investors, financial institutions, technology providers, distributors and strategic partners. Our ambition is to become a recognised regional business group connecting international markets with the growing economies of the Horn of Africa and East Africa.
The HATCO brand — Horn of Africa Trading Company
One corporate platform.
Six focused companies.
HATCO General Trading
Import & export · sourcing · distribution · wholesale
RUGSAN Sanitary House
Sanitary ware · bathrooms · fittings · bathroom solutions
RUGSAN Smart Home Solutions
Smart homes · electrical · security · water · maintenance
BAAL DAHAB Gold Trading
Gold sourcing · precious metals · trading & investment
Mumtaz Motors
Auto care · diagnostics · spare parts · fleets · cafeteria · barbershop
Billan Commercial Farming
Crop production · irrigation · agricultural development
Companies that strengthen one another.
One of HATCO Group's key strengths is the ability of its companies to support and complement each other — sharing sourcing, technical services, logistics and market access across the Group.
Professional. Accountable. Built to last.
Corporate governance
Centralised strategic planning, financial management, risk management, internal controls, compliance and corporate reporting — while each subsidiary keeps operational responsibility.
Our people
A culture of professionalism, accountability, teamwork, continuous learning and customer service — a team built to compete with international standards.
Technology & digital
ERP systems, digital accounting, inventory management, CRM, business intelligence, e‑commerce and data‑driven decision making across every company.
Social & economic impact
Job creation, skills development, local entrepreneurship, agricultural development and better access to quality products for the region.
Supply‑chain development
Building the distribution and supply networks that a growing regional economy depends on, and supporting local businesses along the way.
Regional ambition
A diversified African business group with strong local roots and international connections — growing intelligently, sustainably and purposefully.
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