Born in Zanzibar · Built for global trade

From our ocean.
To the world.

We cultivate, process and export premium sea cucumber through responsible aquaculture—connecting Zanzibar’s coastal potential with high-value international markets.

65,000juveniles under grow-out
2production & expansion sites
2030vision for regional trust

A focused value chain, from careful cultivation to export.

AHA’s Marine Division is our core operating business. Our phased model combines company-operated aquaculture with selected local supply relationships while farmed stock matures.

This approach supports continuity, community participation and the disciplined growth of a reliable, traceable marine-products business.

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Cultivate

Sea cucumber grow-out in carefully managed coastal sites.

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Process

Boiling, drying and handling with a focus on product integrity.

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Grade

Sorting by size, dryness and appearance to buyer specifications.

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Export

Coordinated packaging, documentation and international logistics.

Our core product

Premium dried sea cucumber

Prepared for specialised wholesalers and buyers in Asian markets, our product reflects the distinctive value of Zanzibar’s marine environment and a clear commitment to consistent quality.

  • Local boiling and sun drying
  • Manual, grade-based sizing
  • Controlled moisture, clean handling and traceability
  • Secure storage and export-ready packaging
Markets servedChina · Hong Kong · Singapore · Malaysia
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Rooted in Zanzibar’s coastal communities.

Our site strategy balances active production, near-term capacity development and carefully assessed long-term growth.

Active production base

Unguja Ukuu

Sea cucumber grow-out, stock management, local boiling, sun drying, manual grading, secure storage, routine supervision and site security.

South Region, Unguja

Under development

Muwanda

An expansion and capacity-building site being developed progressively in line with environmental approvals and operational readiness.

North ‘A’ District, Unguja

Long-term opportunity

Pemba

A strategic expansion option subject to feasibility, approvals and financing.

Pemba Island

Commercial progress with a wider purpose.

AHA maintains licensing, records and documentation that support traceability and regulatory inspection across fisheries, environmental, export, customs and labour requirements.

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Environmental responsibilityLow-impact farming, responsible stock management, environmental approvals and long-term resource sustainability.

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Community engagementRegulated sourcing, fair engagement, local partnerships and collaboration with community-based organisations.

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Export complianceClean handling, traceability, product documentation and coordination across the export process.

“To become East Africa’s most trusted exporter of sustainably produced marine products by 2030.”AHA Vision

A Zanzibar company with an international outlook.

AHA Export & Import Company Limited is a privately owned, for-profit enterprise headquartered in Zanzibar City. Established to build a commercially viable and environmentally responsible sea cucumber business, we prioritise disciplined growth, quality control, regulatory compliance and strong relationships with buyers and coastal communities.

Registered name
AHA Export & Import Company Limited
Registration number
Z0000267045
Incorporated
23 March 2025
Head office
Mlandege Road, Zanzibar
Our mission

To responsibly develop and operate sustainable marine aquaculture, processing and export systems that deliver high-quality marine products to international markets while maintaining regulatory compliance and long-term environmental sustainability.

FocusedMarine aquaculture and exports
PhasedExpansion aligned with capacity
ConnectedFarmed production and regulated community sourcing
CompliantQuality, records and traceability

Business enquiries & partnerships

Let’s build a trusted marine supply relationship.