Elite Star Trading Africa

South Africa’s fastest growing Retail Buying Group

Welcome to

Elite Star Trading Africa

Founded in 2007, EST (Pty) Ltd is a co-operative buying group empowering small and independent FMCG retailers.
EST currently has three divisions: FMCG – servicing the food and grocery industry; EST Building & Hardware – servicing independent hardware wholesalers and retailers; STAR Group – offering a branded option for independent hardware retailers in line with large chains.

Select a Buying Group Division

We have a prominent footprint in South Africa, neighbouring countries and other Sub-Saharan African countries.

Building & Hardware

Excellent supplier trading terms
Volume-based deals
Respected list of suppliers
Top brands

FMCG

Excellent supplier trading terms
Volume-based deals
Respected list of suppliers
Top brands

Star Build

Branded store option
Volume-based deals
Respected list of suppliers
Top brands

Join Our Group & Reap The Rewards​

Benefit from group-negotiated supplier trading terms

Stay independent and retain your own brand

Access to volume-based buying power
Improved profitability

Be part of our regular B2B promotions

Grow sales & drive volumes

Gain access to hundreds of our EST Members

Our Deals Include:

“As a buying group – size counts.”

Annual Supplier Listing Deals:

We use our substantial volume-based buying power to access excellent deals for all our Members

Themed Deal Promotions:

Themed special deals over and above the annual preferred supplier deals.

Monthly Deal Promotions:

Competitive volume-based jab deals.

Weekly Product Deals:

Communicated via regional members’ WhatsApp groups.

Testimonials – Members & Suppliers

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