Essa Group was founded in 1967 in Karachi, Pakistan. S. Essa has leveraged decades of experience in the specialty of supplying Pakistani products of all varieties to global markets all over the world.
Our long-term relationship with affiliated growers and harvesters ensures that premium quality products reach our buyers at competitive prices. Over the years, S. Essa has worked hard to earn the respect of firms and industries in its main service areas.
At S. Essa, our pledge to excellence is unparalleled; our commitment to continually exceed the expectations of partners, clients, and employees is unwavering. Our management is continually exploring new opportunities and emerging markets, giving each trading partner the individual attention required to build a successful relationship.
Vision
Our vision is to be recognized as experts in the field of Food Commodities & Textile specifically in the areas of quality, value, and service. We are dedicated to excellence in our current markets and look forward to continuing this tradition as we grow, offering new products and serving new customers.
Mission
Our mission is to maintain our core values according to the highest standards. Professionalism, accountability and transparency are the keys to our ongoing success, and also help to foster healthy relationships inside and outside our organization.
The Kapadia Group – A Legacy of Enterprise
The Kapadia Group stands as a symbol of resilience, vision, and entrepreneurial spirit. Its foundation was laid by the late Ismail Ibrahim Kapadia, a distinguished member of the Memon community from Cutch. In 1952, he migrated from Bombay to Karachi with a determination to build a future rooted in integrity and hard work.
With a keen understanding of emerging markets and the needs of a growing nation, he established a diversified business portfolio that spanned textiles, commodities, and agricultural supplies, including farm machinery, pesticides, and fertilizers. His foresight laid the groundwork for what would become one of the region’s respected trading and commodities groups.
Leadership, Evolution & Strategic Growth
Upon the passing of the founder, the legacy of enterprise was carried forward with equal dedication. The commodities arm of the business was entrusted to his son, Muhammad Salim Kapadia, a prominent businessman and highly respected social figure in Karachi.
Through his leadership, the business strengthened its foundations in agricultural commodities, forming long-term relationships with farmers, suppliers, and trading partners across Pakistan.
In 1967, Muhammad Salim Kapadia, alongside his son Luqman Kapadia, took a visionary step by formalizing the commodities division into a separate entity.
S Essa Commodities
A specialized export house under the umbrella of the Kapadia Group.
This restructuring enabled the group to expand its operational capabilities, enter new markets, and establish itself as a trusted name in the sourcing and supply of agricultural and feed products.
Building a Lasting Legacy
Over the decades, the Kapadia Group has grown from a small entrepreneurial venture into a multi-sector enterprise built on the values of:
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Integrity in export
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Commitment to quality
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Long-term relationships
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Service to the community
A legacy that began with a single vision has now evolved into a generational enterprise, with S Essa Commodities continuing to uphold the family’s reputation in the global commodities market.
Today & Beyond
Today, the Kapadia Group remains committed to strengthening Pakistan’s presence in the global agricultural commodities sector. Under the guidance of the new generation, the group continues to innovate, diversify, and expand—while staying firmly rooted in the principles established by its founder more than seven decades ago.