Cocoa products
MOQ: 1 containerCocoa Beans
Fermented, sun-dried beans sourced direct from West African farms.
Our cocoa beans are fermented on-farm, sun-dried to a stable moisture level, and graded before bagging. Sourced through cooperatives we work with season after season, every lot is traceable to origin and inspected before it leaves port.
Beans are sold in full-container quantities in jute or polypropylene bags, with moisture, mould and bean-count verified at origin — not on arrival.
Background & commercial significance
Cacao (Theobroma cacao) originated in the Amazon basin and reached West Africa in the 19th century, where climate and smallholder farming made the region the world’s dominant producer. Today Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana alone account for well over half of global output, and fermented West African beans are the reference raw material for bulk chocolate, butter and powder worldwide.
General commodity information below is educational. HB33 lot-specific details are confirmed per inquiry.
Common uses & applications
- Chocolate manufacturing — Roasting and grinding into liquor for couverture, compounds and fillings.
- Butter & powder pressing — Feedstock for hydraulic pressing into prime butter and press cake.
- Nib & specialty lines — Winnowing into nibs for craft chocolate, inclusions and retail packs.
- Shell recovery — Hulls separated at winnowing feed biomass, mulch and brewing streams.
Specifications
- West Africa (farm cooperatives)
- ≤ 7.5% (verified at origin)
- Within merchantable limits, confirmed per lot
- Main-crop sizing, confirmed per lot
- On-farm box fermented, sun-dried
- 60–65 kg jute or PP bags, container loaded
Indicative specifications. Final grade, moisture and packaging are confirmed per lot and verified before shipment.
Quality, handling & storage
Moisture is tested before bagging; off-spec lots are rejected, not blended. Bags are stored off-ground under cover, and containers are ventilated and desiccated where the route requires it.
Packaging & bulk shipping
- 60–65 kg jute or woven PP bags, palletised on request.
- 20ft and 40ft container loadings; final tonnage confirmed per lot.
- Private labelling and bag marking available for contracted volumes.
Typical buyers & industries
Chocolate makers
Grinders and confectionery houses running continuous lines.
Butter pressers
Plants pressing butter and powder for food and cosmetics.
Distributors
Regional wholesalers serving processors and roasters.
Minimum order quantity
Final tonnage depends on product density and container type — confirmed before shipment.
Request a Quote for this productProduct questions
Are the beans fermented?
Yes — on-farm box fermentation followed by sun-drying, with fermentation level confirmed per lot.
How many bags fit a container?
It depends on bag weight and container type. Tell us your target volume and we confirm the exact loading plan.
Do you provide samples?
Samples can be arranged for serious container-quantity inquiries — mention it in your quote request.
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