🇪🇹 Ethiopia  •  Est. 2003

AL-MEHDI MATCH
MAKERS PLC

Ethiopia's established safety match manufacturer, producing 840 million boxes per year with German and Japanese equipment. Serving local and African markets.

840M
Boxes / Year
500
Permanent Staff
20+
Years Operating
3
Export Markets

About the Company

Safety Match Manufacturing at Industrial Scale

AL-MEHDI MATCH MAKERS PLC was established in 2003 as a private limited company in Ethiopia. Over two decades, the company has grown from an initial capacity of 90 million boxes per year to 840 million, establishing itself as a significant manufacturer in the East African match industry.

The facility operates semi-automatic production lines equipped with machinery sourced from Germany and Japan, ensuring consistent output and product quality. All products are certified by the Quality and Standard Authority of Ethiopia and distributed across local African markets.

Product Range

What We Manufacture

Five Star Brand

Premium safety matches positioned for superior quality. Certified and available for bulk supply to retail and wholesale buyers.

Football Brand

Popular safety matches for mass-market distribution across Ethiopia and export markets in Africa.

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Gift & Custom Matches

Speciality matches for hospitality venues, promotional branding, and custom-sized requirements. Available to order.

Manufacturing

Capabilities & Infrastructure

Production Capacity

840 million match boxes per year on semi-automatic production lines.

German & Japanese Equipment

Machinery sourced from leading manufacturers in Germany and Japan for precision and reliability.

Certified Quality

Products approved by the Quality and Standard Authority of Ethiopia, meeting local and export requirements.

Skilled Workforce

500 permanent workers with structured operations and production management.

Markets & Certifications

Approved for domestic distribution and active export to African markets.

Ethiopia — Local Market Africa — Export QSA Ethiopia Certified

Procurement

Raw Materials We Source

We actively seek reliable suppliers for the following raw materials. Contact us if you can supply any of the below.

Double polished & double sorted carburized match sticks
Duplex board grey back in reel
Potassium chlorate
Semi refined wax
Red phosphorus
Chemical additives for match production

Get in Touch

Trade & Supply Enquiries

For product orders, bulk supply arrangements, or raw material supply partnerships, contact our team directly.

Send an Enquiry
info@almehdigroup.com
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+25 191 357 4484
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Ethiopia (Addis Ababa Region)