Since 2010, sourcing, trading, and exporting quality livestock from the Horn of Africa to major Gulf markets — connecting pastoral communities to institutional buyers.
Founded in early 2010 by Mawliid Cumar Cabdi, Darman began as a single pastoral operation with a fundamental commitment: to establish complete transparency, health standards, and fair market liquidity for regional pastoral networks.
Today, Darman connects pastoralists, suppliers, brokers, and traders across Somaliland, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, serving institutional buyers in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, UAE, Qatar with over 2.1M+ head of livestock exported to date.
To engage in livestock trading, sourcing, collection, and supply to both domestic and international markets.
To become a trusted and leading company in livestock trading and export across the Horn of Africa and the Gulf region.
Darman Livestock & General Company Ltd. established in early 2010 by Mawliid Cumar Cabdi.
Built and operationalized a sourcing network across Somaliland, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia — and began exporting livestock to Gulf markets.
Establishing export relationships with buyers in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman.
Expanding to serve all five GCC markets with over 2.1 million livestock exported.
From client order to export delivery — our proven 6-step livestock supply chain process.
We understand the type of livestock, quantity, and requirements the buyer needs. We carefully discuss the client's needs to define the exact order specifications.
Our internal network finds and sources livestock that match the order, selecting from multiple locations across the Horn of Africa.
Livestock is collected from various locations with the help of brokers, suppliers, and local agents to bring together the required quantity.
We coordinate transport and movement of livestock using our network of transporters to deliver to the designated location.
Livestock is prepared for domestic sale or export according to the contract terms, including health tests and documentation.
Livestock is shipped to the buyer according to the agreed commercial terms, ensuring all export and delivery requirements are met.
Contact us with your livestock requirements and we'll guide you through every step.
Building business relationships based on trust and integrity with every partner.
Delivering clear, organized operations from sourcing to final delivery.
Leveraging deep market knowledge and a proven track record in livestock trading.
Valuing long-term connections with suppliers, buyers, and pastoral communities.
Taking seriously every commitment and obligation in our business dealings.
Founded Darman in 2010 with a vision to connect Horn of Africa livestock to regional markets.
Connect directly with our corporate logistics team to review bulk order schedules, health documentation, and export routing options.
