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JMBS Import is an Ethiopia-based importer and supplier of non-food items and relief materials, serving the humanitarian, emergency response, and institutional sectors.

Since the 1990s, JMBS, together with its parent company, has been supplying quality relief materials and providing shelter and emergency assistance to refugees and communities across Ethiopia in collaboration with NGOs and government organizations.

The company specializes in the importation and supply of essential non-food items designed to meet humanitarian, emergency, shelter, and relief requirements. Its product portfolio includes plastic sheeting, tarpaulins, canvas tents, mattresses, blankets, Jerry cans, nylon rope, corrugated iron sheets, roofing nails, and related supplies.

Our Position

JMBS operates as a manufacturer’s agent and importer of non-food items, with particular expertise in products designed for humanitarian relief and emergency operations.

Plastic sheeting and canvas tents form an important part of the company's relief-supply portfolio and can provide temporary shelter for families whose homes have been damaged by disasters.

Our Products

Plastic Sheeting & Tarpaulins

JMBS supplies heavy-duty plastic sheeting and tarpaulins designed for humanitarian and family-shelter applications.

Key characteristics include:

• ICRC/IFRC/MSF standard specifications

• Fire retardant

• Waterproof

• Rot proof

• UV resistant

• Band reinforced

• Suitable for long-term outdoor use

• High-density polyethylene (HDPE) woven fabric

• Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) coating

• Suitable for family shelter protection

Canvas Tents

JMBS supplies 100% cotton canvas tents and heavy-duty truck canvas tarpaulins.

Features include:

• 100% cotton canvas

• Waterproof

• Suitable for different climate conditions

• Durable and strong

• Appropriate for emergency and temporary shelter applications

Blankets

JMBS supplies blankets manufactured according to specifications used by major humanitarian organizations.

Features include:

• High-grade raw materials

• Soft texture

• Lightweight construction

• Comfortable design

• ICRC/IFRC/MSF standards

Jerry Cans

Jerry cans are supplied for water and liquid storage and transportation.

Key features include:

• Impact resistant

• Lightweight

• Easy to transport

• ICRC/IFRC/MSF standards

Mattresses

JMBS supplies mattresses suitable for relief and emergency applications.

Features include:

• Durable construction

• Comfortable design

• ICRC/IFRC/MSF standards

Corrugated Iron Sheets & Roofing Nails

The company supplies corrugated iron roofing sheets and roofing nails for shelter, construction, and emergency applications.

Nylon Rope

JMBS also supplies nylon rope in various colors and configurations for general, shelter, construction, and relief applications.

Humanitarian & Emergency Response

JMBS is focused on maintaining the ability to respond to emergency requirements throughout the year. The company recognizes that emergency situations require fast, efficient, and reliable delivery.

Its product range is designed to cover essential needs of children and adults during humanitarian and emergency situations.

What Makes JMBS Different?

JMBS builds its service around four major strengths:

• Trusted Partnerships – Experience working with leading humanitarian aid organizations and local government organizations.

• Emergency Stock Availability – Maintains NFI emergency stock at its warehouse in Addis Ababa for immediate deployment.

• Premium Products – Focus on quality non-food and relief materials.

• Rapid Response Delivery – Ability to respond quickly to urgent humanitarian and emergency requirements.

Customers & Partners

JMBS has experience working with NGOs, humanitarian organizations, and government organizations in the supply and distribution of non-food relief materials.

The company's long-term presence in the humanitarian supply sector has enabled it to develop practical knowledge of emergency procurement, product specifications, stock management, and rapid delivery requirements.

Competitive Advantages

JMBS Import is positioned to provide:

• Extensive experience in humanitarian relief supplies

• Specialized non-food item portfolio

• Emergency stock availability

• Addis Ababa warehouse support

• Rapid response capability

• Quality-focused products

• Experience with humanitarian product standards

• Reliable supply for large-scale requirements

• Import and distribution capability

Commitment

JMBS Import is committed to providing quality, reliable, and rapidly deployable non-food items to humanitarian organizations, government institutions, and other customers.

Through dependable sourcing, emergency stock availability, and responsive delivery, JMBS aims to support organizations in delivering timely assistance to people affected by emergencies and disasters.

Contact Us
Address: 902B, Selam City Mall, Bole Subcity, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Phone no: +251 116 686197 / +251 974 929292 / +251 947 359415
Email: info@jmbsimportexport.com