International Trade

GLEAM International

As a key player in the international commodities trade, GLEAM International organises its business around two areas of expertise: metals and precious metals, on the one hand, and fresh and dry goods (fruit, vegetables, nuts), on the other. Our mission: to facilitate trade by delivering tangible added value – impeccable quality, secure transactions and optimised supply chains.

Strategic positioning

The Dubai Corridor — Ras Al Khaimah

Located within the Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ), our company enjoys a strategic location in close proximity to Saqr Port, the largest bulk and general cargo port in the United Arab Emirates. This premier port infrastructure, coupled with Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, facilitates express freight and multimodal shipments worldwide. We are thus less than an hour from Dubai, a major regional financial hub, where the Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) and leading financial institutions are concentrated, facilitating the sovereign settlement of our operations.

This position, at the crossroads of maritime and air routes linking sub-Saharan Africa to Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, enables us to reduce lead times, optimise logistics costs, and guarantee the permanent availability of precious metals. Furthermore, the Free Zone offers us a stable legal environment, advantageous taxation (exemption from corporate tax and no customs duties), as well as integrated services including bonded warehousing, handling, and secure transport.

In terms of compliance, we rigorously apply the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible supply chains of minerals, and work exclusively with refiners and laboratories certified to international standards (LBMA, LPPM). Every transaction undergoes documented traceability, ensuring our partners benefit from transparent physical sourcing and sovereign settlement of their operations in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

Why choose GLEAM International?

Founded on institutional standards, regional expertise, and a commitment to transparency.

Precious Metals Expertise

From our operational base in Ras Al Khaimah, we bring to bear first-class infrastructure and a stringent compliance framework, ensuring that every transaction is conducted to the highest standards of security and transparency.

Leveraging our strategic footprint in the UAE and our ongoing development across Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, we provide a vital link between global financial hubs and the efficient supply chains of sub-Saharan Africa.

A collection of shiny 1 kilogram Argor-Heraeus gold bars and gold bullion coins for investment.

Our trading expertise is fully aligned with LBMA and OECD standards. We offer verified sourcing, full traceability of bullion bars, enhanced due diligence processes covering KYC, beneficial ownership, and international sanctions, as well as robust AML/CFT compliance. This ensures a transparent value chain, from mine to market.

Global Reach

We read price dynamics and regional trade flows with precision. Combined with our deep understanding of local logistics and regulatory environments, this enables us to structure sourcing strategies that reduce market risk while maximising performance for our partners.

Market Intelligence

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Institution of excellence

Precious Metals

We offer a comprehensive range of precious metals, sourced from rigorously controlled origins and trusted partnerships forged directly in sub-Saharan Africa. Our on-the-ground presence, right at the heart of mining operations, guarantees optimal traceability and consistently high quality.

Gold Doré – Bullion Bars

We market unrefined gold doré bars with a typical purity of between 91% and 97%. These bars originate directly from African gold mining concessions and a network of suppliers subject to our regular audits. Our teams have conducted site visits to artisanal miners, cooperatives, and state-owned enterprises, ensuring a secure and reliable direct supply.

Refined Gold – Certified Bars

For investors and professionals requiring the utmost purity, we supply 24-carat gold bars with a fineness ranging from 999.5 to 999.9. These are original, serialised bars, stamped with an internationally recognised hallmark. Offered in standard 1 kg and 12.5 kg denominations, they are freely tradable across global markets, fully compliant with all applicable international regulations.

Complementing our gold offering, we also supply palladium, silver, and platinum. These metals are made available upon request, in line with market prices and incoming arrivals. Please contact our team for further details on available formats and volumes.

Other Precious Metals

Metals

We offer a reliable and diversified range of metals, tailored to address both the fundamental requirements of industry and the high standards of the most innovative sectors. Iron and copper - essential pillars of the construction and electronics industries - are complemented in our portfolio by strategic resources such as cobalt and lithium, which are indispensable to new technologies and the energy transition. We also supply aluminium, which we source from bauxite in full compliance with rigorous quality benchmarks. Each metal in our reference catalogue is subject to controlled sourcing, consistent quality oversight, and end-to-end traceability, thereby guaranteeing a secure and transparent supply. Our range is not fixed; it is intended to expand in response to market trends and your evolving needs. Should you require a metal beyond this selection, we are fully equipped to mobilise our network to provide it under the most favourable conditions.

Cobalt

Cobalt is a strategic metal, essential for high-performance batteries and heat-resistant alloys. Through a rigorously vetted supply network, we guarantee industrial-grade cobalt that is fully traceable and available in quantities tailored to your needs. Our mastery of the procurement chain enables us to supply it with consistency and competitiveness.

Iron

A pillar of industry for centuries, iron remains the most widely used metal in the world today. We source it directly from reliable producers, enabling us to offer you a stable and flexible supply ; whether for large-scale construction quantities or more specific machining requirements. With us, you have the certainty of a robust metal, delivered without interruption.

Lithium has become the invisible engine of the energy transition, present in the batteries of our electronic devices as well as in electric vehicles. We support your projects by offering rigorously sourced lithium, with constant quality monitoring. Our goal: to provide you with straightforward access to this critical resource, in full transparency and in line with our stated delivery timelines.

Lithium

Fruit, Vegetables & Dried Fruits

We offer a discerning selection of agricultural produce, derived from strictly controlled supply chains and trusted partnerships established directly in sub-Saharan Africa. Our frequent on-site presence, in close proximity to producers, cooperatives, and local processors, allows us to guarantee impeccable traceability and consistent quality, whether for fresh fruit and vegetables or for dried fruits.

Dried Fruits

Our range of dried fruits originates from the same exceptional growing regions across sub-Saharan Africa. Cashews, almonds, peanuts, and dried bananas - every product is rigorously selected, dried, and packed to retain its nutritional integrity and authentic flavour. By partnering with local cooperatives and processors, we champion fair and sustainable trade practices. Whether you are a distributor, manufacturer, or retailer, our dried fruits deliver guaranteed consistency, full traceability, and exceptional taste, available throughout the year.

Fruits & Vegetables

We offer a carefully selected range of fresh fruit and vegetables, imported directly from sub-Saharan Africa. Cultivated under optimal climatic conditions, these products possess exceptional organoleptic qualities. Mangoes, pineapples, plantains, papayas, avocados, and ginger are each sourced with care from our partner producers, in strict observance of harvest cycles and international sanitary regulations. Through our controlled logistics and direct supply channels, we guarantee maximum freshness upon arrival, providing your outlets with the finest produce from African agriculture.

Get in Touch

Secure Your Global Transactions

Contact our offices in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah to establish your institutional trading protocols.

GLEAM International is a specialist in commodity trading and international trade, with a dual core focus: metals and precious metals on the one hand, and food products (fruit, vegetables, dried fruit, nuts, and more) on the other. Our mission is to streamline trade by delivering a reliable service, from rigorous product selection right through to delivery. Through constant market monitoring and a strong network of partners, we bring tangible added value to our clients: guaranteed quality, secure transactions, and optimised supply chains.

Adresse : Compass building - Al Hulaila

AL Hulaila Industrial Zone-FZ

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Email : contact@gleam-international.com

Phone : +971 50 972 8510