ABOUT BARRE

About BARRE Foodstuff Trading LLC.

A Somali wholesale food importer. Operating staple food distribution networks across the country since 2012.

Company Overview

Wholesale food import
and distribution.

BARRE Warehouse
Bakara Market, Mogadishu
2012
01 — Who We Are

BARRE Foodstuff Trading LLC was founded in 2012 by Hassan Moalim. The company imports staple food products such as rice, sugar, flour, cooking oil, pasta, and grains, from overseas suppliers and distributes them across Somalia.

02 — Our Operations

Operations run from two warehouse hubs: the head office and primary warehouse in Bakara Market, Mogadishu, and a secondary hub in Berbera that serves the northern regions and regional traders.

03 — BARRE GOLD

The company's in-house rice brand, BARRE GOLD, was launched as a flagship for premium long-grain rice and is now stocked by wholesalers and retailers across the country.

2012Founded
4+Countries
2Hubs
350+Clients
Direction

Where we're going.

We are building more than just a supply chain, We are building a foundation of trust for businesses across Somalia.

01

Our Vision

To be the wholesale food supplier of choice for Somalia's B2B buyers, Known for stock availability, written transparency, and decade-long supplier relationships.

02

Our Mission

  • Keep staple food categories in stock across both warehouses, year-round.
  • Quote in writing, on the same business day where possible.
  • Maintain direct relationships with overseas suppliers to control quality and price.
  • Treat every order from a single retail shop to a national distributor with the same professionalism.
How We Work

Six operating principles.

These six pillars dictate every decision we make, every partnership we build, and every shipment we deliver across Somalia.

01

Reliability

Orders ship in the quantities, weights, and timeline agreed.

02

Integrity

Written quotes only. What's agreed in writing is what loads on the truck.

03

Quality

Supplier relationships built over years. Stock inspected on receipt and at loading.

04

Efficiency

Quote turnaround in hours, not days. Same-day loading on confirmed orders.

05

Respect

Customers, drivers, and warehouse staff treated with the same care.

06

Continuous Improvement

Categories, suppliers, and warehouse capacity expanded year on year.

Storage & Quality

How we store what we sell.

Storage

Stock is palletised and stacked in ventilated zones. Grains, oils, and dry goods are stored in separate areas to prevent cross-contamination and pest issues.

Quality

Every batch is tracked on receipt, supplier, country of origin, shipment date and inspected visually at loading. The condition of the stock that leaves the warehouse matches the condition that arrived.

Our Partners

Who We Serve

Supplying the businesses that keep Somalia moving.

Wholesalers
Retail Shop Owners
Restaurants & Cafes
Hotels & Catering
Wholesalers
Retail Shop Owners
Restaurants & Cafes
Hotels & Catering
Bakeries
Supermarkets
Regional Traders
Local Distributors
Bakeries
Supermarkets
Regional Traders
Local Distributors
Leadership

Run by the founder.

Hassan Moalim

Hassan Moalim

Founder & General Manager

Hassan founded BARRE Foodstuff Trading LLC in 2012, starting with a single Mogadishu warehouse and a focus on rice. Over a decade later, he leads day-to-day operations across both warehouse hubs and remains the primary point of contact for major accounts.

12+ Years Operating
2 Warehouse Hubs
B2B Wholesale Focus