Gephra Trade

How the Export Readiness Assessment Works

Three simple steps to understand exactly what you need to start exporting.

1

Answer Simple Questions (15 Minutes)

We'll ask about your product, certifications, production capacity, quality systems, financial readiness, and documentation. No technical jargon—just straightforward questions like:

  • What do you want to export? (Coffee, Tea, Textiles, etc.)
  • Where do you want to export to? (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, etc.)
  • Do you have quality control procedures?
  • Can you handle 30-90 day payment terms?

Good news: Your progress is auto-saved, so you can pause and come back anytime.

2

Get Your Free Preview Score

As soon as you submit, we calculate your readiness across 5 critical categories:

Regulatory Compliance30%

Certifications and permits

Logistics Readiness25%

Packaging, capacity, shipping knowledge

Financial Capacity20%

Working capital, payment terms

Product Standards15%

Quality control systems

Documentation10%

Export paperwork readiness

You'll see your overall score (0-100) with a traffic light status:

Green (75-100):Export Ready
Yellow (50-74):Partially Ready
Red (0-49):Not Ready Yet

Plus, we'll show you 2-3 quick insights about your biggest gaps.

3

Unlock Your Roadmap ($5)

For less than lunch money, get your complete export readiness report:

What You'll Discover:

Exactly what you're missing

Specific certifications (like "KEBS Certificate for Kenya"), documents (like "Phytosanitary Certificate"), or packaging requirements (like "Expiry date labels in Swahili")

How much it costs

Real estimates like "KEBS Certification: $300-800" so you can budget properly

How long it takes

Realistic timelines like "6-8 weeks for KEBS, 2-3 weeks for packaging redesign"

Who can help

Direct phone numbers and emails for KEBS Rwanda, testing labs, freight forwarders, clearing agents

Priority order

Do this first, then this, then this—so you don't waste time or money

What You Get:

  • Professional PDF report (download and save forever)
  • Access in your dashboard anytime
  • Checklist you can follow step-by-step

What Happens Next?

1

Start with Priority 1 items

Usually certifications or critical documents

2

Use the contacts we provide

Reach the right agencies directly

3

Track your progress

Come back and reassess as you close gaps

4

Export with confidence

When you hit 75+ readiness score

Example: Coffee Exporter to Kenya

Maria wants to export her Arabica coffee from Rwanda to Kenya.

Step 1 - She answers questions:

  • Product: Coffee (Arabica, Roasted)
  • Destination: Kenya
  • Has: Certificate of Origin, Fair Trade Certification
  • Missing: KEBS Certification, Phytosanitary Certificate
  • Production: 2 tonnes/month
  • Financial: Good working capital

Step 2 - Her score:

68/100
🟡 Yellow - Partially Ready
Regulatory
40/100
Missing KEBS, Phyto
Logistics
82/100
Strong capacity, needs label updates
Financial
96/100
Excellent
Quality
75/100
Good systems
Documentation
55/100
Missing key docs

Step 3 - Her action plan:

Priority 1

Apply for KEBS Certification

$500 • 6-8 weeks

Priority 2

Update packaging labels with expiry dates

$300 • 2 weeks

Priority 3

Get Phytosanitary Certificate before first shipment

$50 • 3-5 days

Priority 4

Calculate total export costs

Free • 1 day

Outcome:

Maria now knows exactly what to do, how much to budget ($850), and when she'll be ready (3 months). No guesswork.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the assessment take?

About 15 minutes if you have your business information handy. You can save progress and come back anytime.

Do I need to know technical terms like "HS codes"?

No. We ask simple questions about your product type, and we handle the technical classification for you.

Is my data secure?

Yes. All information is encrypted and stored securely. We never share your business details with third parties.

Can I assess multiple products or destinations?

Yes. Each assessment is specific to one product-destination combination (e.g., Coffee to Kenya). Do separate assessments for Coffee to Uganda, Tea to Kenya, etc.

What if requirements change after I get my report?

Regulations do change. If you're on the Unlimited Plan, you get quarterly updates. Single assessment users can reassess anytime for $5.

Can someone help me complete the assessment?

Absolutely. Email us at support@gephra.com or use the chat in your dashboard if you need clarification on any question.

Ready to Get Started?

Join hundreds of African businesses who've used this assessment to go from "I think I'm ready" to "I know exactly what to do."