Founded in Tanzania in 2004, Sawana began as a specialist mining operation before expanding into scrap metal trade, raw material supply, and aviation services. With our UK headquarters now based in Leicester, we operate a truly global network — maintaining active partnerships with manufacturers, mills and traders across India, China, Europe and Africa. Our portfolio spans industrial minerals, copper ore, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and air cargo logistics through our associated carrier, Air Africa International.

At Sawana, every relationship is built on long-term trust. We work around the clock to deliver materials at competitive rates, maintaining rigorous quality controls at every stage.

Extraction and supply of quarried aggregates and construction minerals, serving infrastructure projects across East Africa and the Middle East.

Incorporated in 2012 and operating from Dar es Salaam, Air Africa International provides scheduled and chartered air freight services for high-value and time-critical consignments. With bonded warehouse facilities and 24/7 operational staff, we plan and control every stage of delivery.

Airport-to-airport freight | VIP & charter flights | Bonded warehouse | Import & export | Fast quotation

Sawana maintains offices and active operations across three continents, with long-standing partnerships in some of the world's most active commodity markets.

ASIA & MIDDLE EAST
Indian & Chinese markets, UAE and broader MENA region

• RELIABILITY
  Round-the-clock operations to meet your material requirements on time.

• PARTNERSHIP
  Long-term relationships are the foundation of everything we do