Established in 1994, AZB Group formally known as Abdul Zahir Bashir General Trading (L.L.C.), is one of the leading wholesalers and exporters of tyres, batteries and lubricants in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and has been exporting tyres, tubes, batteries and lubricants from Dubai to Africa on regular basis.

AZB Group: A Strategic Sourcing Hub for Africa’s Automotive and Industrial Sectors

Operating from its strategic supply base in the UAE, AZB Group serves as a premier export partner for African enterprises, distributors, and importers. The company provides a comprehensive, single-source solution for world-class automotive parts, heavy machinery, and industrial equipment designed to perform in demanding environments.

Premium Automotive Batteries

The company’s Automotive Division plays a critical role in keeping regional markets powered. AZB Group is a major supplier of Sealed Maintenance-Free (SMF) and Maintenance-Free (MF) batteries sourced directly from Korea and Spain, alongside highly durable Dry Charged batteries from Thailand and Indonesia.

• Global Partnerships: The firm officially represents Clarios (formerly Johnson Controls) and Delkor Corporations, positioning itself alongside the world's leading battery manufacturers.
• Flagship Brands: Its portfolio features globally recognized, high-performance brands including Delkor, Platinum, SBK, Falcon, and Royal.
• Diverse Sourcing: To meet the varied price and performance requirements across the African continent, AZB Group also supplies a wide range of reliable alternatives from Turkey, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, and China.

Heavy-Duty Tyres & Virgin Lubricants

Addressing the specific realities of African terrain and logistics, AZB Group supplies mobility solutions engineered for endurance:

• Tyres: The company distributes trusted, heavy-duty tyre brands tailored for both commercial and passenger use. Its flagship brands include Goodride, BKT, and Vikrant.
• Lubricants: In addition to supplying Total, the group distributes its proprietary SBK brand—a premium, 100% virgin quality lubricant manufactured in the UAE to guarantee engine longevity and product authenticity.

Machinery & Industrial Solutions

The AZB Machinery Division is dedicated to supporting Africa’s growing construction, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The division supplies robust, branded equipment for power generation, garage maintenance, and heavy construction.

• Core Equipment: The inventory covers diesel and gaseous generators, industrial water pumps, engines, pressure washers, and light towers.
• Trusted Brands: The company stocks internationally recognized, field-tested names such as KIPOR, JIANDONG, and SDMO.

A Streamlined Supply Chain to Africa

Because time and logistics are critical factors in cross-border trade, AZB Group showcases its complete assortment of products under one roof at its massive UAE facility. This centralized approach allows African buyers to consolidate shipments and inspect products firsthand, relying on the group's established, highly efficient export network for seamless delivery to major markets across the African continent.

Exporting from Dubai to Africa

With such a diverse product range, AZB Group has emerged as a major supplier to new and emerging markets in Africa. The company has been supplying a wide range of its products to many regions across the globe which includes countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East and C.I.S. Not to mention the fact that the company has a strong and loyal customer base in South Asia, Greater Middle East and North Africa.

With such a well-knit distribution and sales network spanning the local, regional and global markets, AZB Group has indeed emerged as a global enterprise with strong relationships with both – its buyers and suppliers.