How to List Your Business and Sell on Habesha Diaspora Market
Vendor Guide
How to List Your Business and Start Selling
Everything you need to know about joining the marketplace, adding products and reaching Habesha customers worldwide.
Habesha Diaspora Market is built for you. Whether you make traditional clothing, handcrafted homeware, jewellery or spices, this marketplace connects you directly with thousands of customers across the UK, Europe, the US and beyond.
There are no monthly fees. No listing charges. You only pay a small commission when you make a sale. Below is a step-by-step look at how it all works.
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Two Ways to Get Involved
Whether you want to sell products or promote your local business, there is a place for you on the platform.
Sell Products
Register as a vendor, upload your products with photos and descriptions, set your prices and start receiving orders. You handle fulfilment and we take care of payments, marketing and the storefront.
List Your Business
Own a Habesha restaurant, salon, event space or professional service? Add your business to our Business Directory so customers in your area can find you. Includes a map, search by city and category filters.
How to Start Selling in 3 Steps
From sign-up to your first sale, the process is designed to be quick and straightforward.
Apply to Join
Fill out the registration form on our Sell With Us page. We review every application within 24 to 48 hours and send confirmation by email.
Set Up Your Store
Once approved, log in to your vendor dashboard. Add your products with clear photos and descriptions, set prices and configure your store profile. Our team can help with setup if needed.
Start Earning
Your products go live on the marketplace. When orders come in, you fulfil and ship them. Payments are processed through Stripe and paid out weekly to your bank account.
What Can You Sell?
The marketplace is curated for authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean products across these categories.
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Traditional Clothing
Habesha kemis, gabi, netela, men’s shirts
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Homeware and Decor
Jebena sets, mesob, wall art, textiles
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Jewellery and Accessories
Handcrafted rings, necklaces, scarves
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Coffee, Spices and Food
Berbere, mitmita, Ethiopian coffee, teff
What You Get as a Vendor
Every vendor gets access to a full dashboard where you can manage products, view orders, track earnings and communicate with customers. It works on desktop and mobile.
Payments go through Stripe with automatic weekly payouts straight to your bank. No chasing invoices, no delays.
On top of that, we provide free support including product photo editing, description writing in English, Amharic and Tigrinya, branded product labels and account setup assistance.
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Commission and Pricing
Simple and transparent. No hidden fees, no monthly charges.
Standard Products
10% + £2
Per sale. For ready-to-ship items. Payment processing is included.
Custom Orders
12% + £3
Per sale. For made-to-measure and bespoke items. Includes quote management tools.
Setup and Monthly Fees
£0
No joining fee. No subscriptions. No listing charges. Free vendor support included.
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What You Need to Apply
You will need authentic Ethiopian or Eritrean products that meet our quality standards. This includes traditional clothing, handmade goods, homeware, jewellery, food products and art.
You will also need a valid ID for verification and a bank account that works with Stripe for receiving payouts.
Previous selling experience is helpful but not required. We support first-time sellers just as much as established businesses.
Listing a Business in the Directory
If you run a Habesha restaurant, beauty salon, event space, photography studio or any other local service, you can list it in our Business Directory.
Your listing appears on a searchable map with filters for category and city. Customers can find you by location, browse your details and get in touch directly.
To add your business, use the directory submission form or contact our team and we will help set it up for you.
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Ready to Join the Marketplace?
No fees to start. No risk to try. Your products deserve a global audience.
Apply to Become a VendorWant to learn more first? Read our Vendor Guidelines for the full breakdown of policies, requirements and commission details.
Questions? Get in touch or email vendors@habeshadiasporamarket.co.uk