Commodity
Cocoa beans
Fermented and dried beans from the south-west cocoa belt.
Overview
Nigeria's cocoa grows mainly in the south-west and south-south, with a main crop from October and a light crop mid-year. Sownar sources fermented, dried beans through cooperatives and licensed buying agents, graded at partner facilities before bagging.
Typical uses: Grinding and chocolate manufacture.
Specification
Indicative specification
Trade-typical ranges for Nigerian origin. The figures in your contract are agreed per enquiry and tested against by an independent laboratory.
Grades: Graded by cut test: mouldy, slaty, insect-damaged and germinated bean counts.
| Grade | Grade 1 / Grade 2 (per contract) |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 7.5% max |
| Bean count | 100 per 100 g (indicative) |
| Mouldy beans | 3–4% max |
| Slaty beans | 3–8% max |
| Foreign matter | 1% max |
Indicative. Confirmed per enquiry.
Packaging
- Jute bags (62.5 kg)
- Bulk loading on request
Container loading
- 20 ft container
- 15–16 t bagged (indicative)
Tests available
- Moisture content
- Cut test / bean count
- Pesticide residues
- Cadmium and heavy metals (on request)
Arranged through accredited laboratories.
Documents provided
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Bill of lading
- NEPC export documentation
- Third-party inspection report (on request)
- Fumigation certificate (on request)
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Enquiry
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