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Bidirectional Escrow-Secured Peer Delivery Marketplace

Travelers flying in or out of Ethiopia,
matched with what people on both sides need.

Zemex connects travelers flying between Ethiopia and international hubs with buyers on both sides. Travelers utilize empty luggage space and pre-funded budgets to earn payouts, while buyers get items hand-carried securely.

Flying TO Ethiopia

Bring electronics, cosmetics, or tablets for buyers in Addis Ababa.

Flying FROM Ethiopia

Bring Harrar coffee, spices, or traditional clothes for diaspora members.

100%

Escrow Protected

1,200+

Registered Trips

4.9/5

Traveler Rating

Simple 3-Step Process

Matching Traveler Capacity with Bidirectional Demands

We flip the peer delivery model, letting travelers state their route, direction, budget range, and space limits first to keep transactions safe and practical.

1. Traveler posts trip

Traveler registers their route direction (to/from Ethiopia), spare luggage capacity (kg), and the maximum item budget they can support.

2. Senders request items

Buyers (diaspora wanting local items, or locals wanting imported items) browse matching travelers and submit requests within that traveler's limits.

3. Secure escrow shopping

Zemex secures funds in escrow. The traveler reviews, purchases, and carries the item. Funds release to the traveler once delivery is verified.

Trust & Verification First

Designed to make peer buying completely secure in both directions

By combining verified airline ticket logs, traveler ID matching, and secure escrow accounts, we turn informal shopping favors between the diaspora and homeland into a safe, tracking-enabled network.

Verified traveler passports & boarding tickets

Secure escrow holding traveler buying budgets

Clear customs import/export documentation

Secure Escrow

Senders deposit cash upfront. Travelers purchase items utilizing their budget, knowing full compensation is locked and guaranteed.

Capacity-First Matching

Locals and diaspora only submit shopping requests that fit exactly within travelers' stated weight, size, and budget limits.

Luggage Monetization

Offset up to 100% of flight tickets in either direction by using empty suitcase capacity to transport products.

Verified Receipts

All items are purchased brand-new from physical stores or retail sites, backed by original store receipts.

Community Reviews

Trusted by users in Ethiopia and the global diaspora

See how our members use traveler budgets and luggage space in both directions.

"I wanted an iPad Pro from the US. Instead of paying $120 shipping + custom taxes, I found a traveler flying to Addis with $600 spare budget and 2kg space. I requested it from him, deposited the cash in escrow, and got my iPad 3 days later!"

Tariq O.

Buyer (Inbound) • Addis Ababa, ET

"Flying from Addis to London, I registered my outbound flight with 8kg spare capacity. I matched with diaspora members wanting traditional Harrar coffee and berbere spices. I bought them locally, brought them over, and made $180 in pocket earnings!"

Sarah M.

Traveler (Outbound) • London, UK

"I needed specialized medical textbooks from London. I searched active flights on Zemex, found a traveler who was open to carrying books. The transaction was approved in minutes since my request fit his pre-registered limits perfectly."

Alistair D.

Buyer (Inbound) • Addis Ababa, ET

Ready to match your needs with a traveler's budget? Join Zemex today.

Create your account in under 2 minutes. Browse active trips and request items, or register your upcoming flight to start earning.

Zemex

Browse Travelers How it works About Contact

Language / ቋንቋ

Bidirectional Escrow-Secured Peer Delivery Marketplace

Travelers flying in or out of Ethiopia,
matched with what people on both sides need.

Flying TO Ethiopia

Bring electronics, cosmetics, or tablets for buyers in Addis Ababa.

Flying FROM Ethiopia

Bring Harrar coffee, spices, or traditional clothes for diaspora members.

100%

Escrow Protected

1,200+

Registered Trips

4.9/5

Traveler Rating

Simple 3-Step Process

Matching Traveler Capacity with Bidirectional Demands

We flip the peer delivery model, letting travelers state their route, direction, budget range, and space limits first to keep transactions safe and practical.

1. Traveler posts trip

Traveler registers their route direction (to/from Ethiopia), spare luggage capacity (kg), and the maximum item budget they can support.

2. Senders request items

Buyers (diaspora wanting local items, or locals wanting imported items) browse matching travelers and submit requests within that traveler's limits.

3. Secure escrow shopping

Zemex secures funds in escrow. The traveler reviews, purchases, and carries the item. Funds release to the traveler once delivery is verified.

Trust & Verification First

Designed to make peer buying completely secure in both directions

By combining verified airline ticket logs, traveler ID matching, and secure escrow accounts, we turn informal shopping favors between the diaspora and homeland into a safe, tracking-enabled network.

Verified traveler passports & boarding tickets

Secure escrow holding traveler buying budgets

Clear customs import/export documentation

Secure Escrow

Senders deposit cash upfront. Travelers purchase items utilizing their budget, knowing full compensation is locked and guaranteed.

Capacity-First Matching

Locals and diaspora only submit shopping requests that fit exactly within travelers' stated weight, size, and budget limits.

Luggage Monetization

Offset up to 100% of flight tickets in either direction by using empty suitcase capacity to transport products.

Verified Receipts

All items are purchased brand-new from physical stores or retail sites, backed by original store receipts.

Community Reviews

Trusted by users in Ethiopia and the global diaspora

See how our members use traveler budgets and luggage space in both directions.

Tariq O.

Buyer (Inbound) • Addis Ababa, ET

Sarah M.

Traveler (Outbound) • London, UK

Alistair D.

Buyer (Inbound) • Addis Ababa, ET

Ready to match your needs with a traveler's budget? Join Zemex today.

Create your account in under 2 minutes. Browse active trips and request items, or register your upcoming flight to start earning.

Travelers flying in or out of Ethiopia, matched with what people on both sides need.

Flying TO Ethiopia

Flying FROM Ethiopia

Simple 3-Step Process

1. Traveler posts trip

2. Senders request items

3. Secure escrow shopping

Trust & Verification First

Secure Escrow

Capacity-First Matching

Luggage Monetization

Verified Receipts

Community Reviews

Tariq O.

Sarah M.

Alistair D.

Ready to match your needs with a traveler's budget? Join Zemex today.

Travelers flying in or out of Ethiopia, matched with what people on both sides need.

Flying TO Ethiopia

Flying FROM Ethiopia

Simple 3-Step Process

1. Traveler posts trip

2. Senders request items

3. Secure escrow shopping

Trust & Verification First

Secure Escrow

Capacity-First Matching

Luggage Monetization

Verified Receipts

Community Reviews

Tariq O.

Sarah M.

Alistair D.

Ready to match your needs with a traveler's budget? Join Zemex today.

Travelers flying in or out of Ethiopia,
matched with what people on both sides need.

Travelers flying in or out of Ethiopia,
matched with what people on both sides need.