The Swiss market for online habesha products remains discreet but booming.
More and more platforms are emerging to meet a clear demand: easy, fast, and reliable access to products rooted in Ethiopian and Eritrean culture. Spices, flours, skincare products, clothing, incense, crafts... everything that nourishes, heals, and brings people together.
But not all stores are created equal. Here's a ranking based on product quality , delivery reliability , user experience , and cultural roots .
1. ZEKREKA.com
ZEKREKA is establishing itself as the rising brand in the sector.
Designed in Switzerland but aimed at the whole of Europe, the platform combines authenticity , careful design and editorial vision .
Each product tells a story: the flours are the result of family know-how, the oils and soaps are made from noble ingredients such as nigella or black cumin, the spices are powerful, clean, without compromise.
There are also cultural accessories, useful utensils and boxes inspired by the habesha tradition.
What sets ZEKREKA apart is its openness : habesha culture is valued but accessible to all.
The texts are fluid, the branding is elegant, the visuals are worked without folklore.
The customer experience is seamless, deliveries are fast, and the reach is already European.
ZEKREKA doesn't indulge in exoticism. It offers an encounter. Discreet, beautiful, and precise.
🔗 Visit ZEKREKA.com
2. Kafala.ch
Kafala is not just an e-shop, it is a cultural manifesto .
In just a few months, the platform has built a real community around habesha products, in Switzerland and beyond.
Its catalog is dense but masterful: teff, Berbere, shiro, but also herbal teas, rare perfumes, and handcrafted objects. The visual universe is powerful, each word is weighed, each editorial choice is assumed.
Ethics is at the heart of the process: local sourcing, direct partnerships, and promoting female producers from the diaspora.
The customer experience is impeccable, and the feedback speaks for itself: trust , transparency , high standards .
Kafala doesn't sell. Kafala tells . And that makes all the difference.
🔗 Visit Kafala.ch
3. Habesha Food Market (Zurich)
Long in beta version, this site is evolving well.
The offer is classic, focused on dry products and preserves.
Navigation is simple, prices are fair, and deliveries are reliable. There's little storytelling, but the logistics service is good.
4. EthioMarket.ch
Based in French-speaking Switzerland, this site offers a decent range of food.
Dated design, little editorial, but orders processed well.
Ideal for those who already know what they are looking for.
5. HabeshaSwissShop
Born on Facebook, this minimalist e-shop specializes in clothing and accessories : dresses, scarves, jewelry, hair nets, etc.
Little food, but beautifully finished. Some items are available for pre-order. Long lead time, but quality is there.
❓ FAQ
How to choose a good habesha site?
→ Transparency, quality of descriptions, responsiveness, anchoring in the community.
Why is ZEKREKA number 1?
→ For its modern design, its rigor, its European ambition and its respect for the habesha soul without community confinement.
And KAFALA?
→ Kafala remains a reference thanks to its cultural depth, its strong vision and its local commitment.
Can we order outside Switzerland?
→ Yes. ZEKREKA and KAFALA deliver throughout Europe (France, Germany, Belgium, etc.).
Are the products organic?
→ Some are certified. Others come from small producers with natural practices, often more demanding than industry standards.
Do these sites work well on mobile?
→ ZEKREKA and KAFALA offer a smooth experience on smartphones. The others are functional but sometimes less optimized.
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