Private company

Belgika

Former trading company in the Congo Free State and Belgian Congo

Belgika was a trading company that was active in the Congo Free State and the Belgian Congo, founded in 1894 by Adrien Hallet. It produced, processed and exported commodities such as rubber, palm oil and coffee, and imported basic goods needed by the local people, which it sold in a network of stores.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Belgika was a trading company that was active in the Congo Free State and the Belgian Congo, founded in 1894 by Adrien Hallet. It produced, processed and exported commodities such as rubber, palm oil and coffee, and imported basic goods needed by the local people, which it sold in a network of stores.2

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