Graded Export Cocoa
Fermented, dried cocoa graded to an export specification.
Graded export cocoa is bulked, cleaned and sorted so that bean count, moisture and cut-test results meet the contract. It is the standard form for international trade.
Request a quoteThird-party inspection can be arranged before loading.
Botanical name: Theobroma cacao
Specifications, volumes and seasonal availability are confirmed in writing for every enquiry.
‘Uganda origin — prepared to your specification’
Specifications
- Varieties / forms
- Fermented & dried, graded
- Grades
- Moisture commonly ≤ 7.5% · Bean count per 100g agreed · Cut-test limits per contract
- Origins
- Uganda
- Origin details
- Sourced through partners in Uganda; origin and producer confirmed per consignment.
- Supply status
- Core range — confirmed per enquiry
Applications
- Chocolate makers and bean-to-bar producers
- Cocoa processors and grinders
- Commodity traders
Quality, packaging & logistics
Quality & grading
- Moisture commonly ≤ 7.5%
- Bean count per 100g agreed
- Cleaned and sorted to remove flat, broken and foreign material
- Bean count measured on samples
Packaging
- Jute or sisal bags
- Bulk liners on request
Transport
- Sea freight in dry containers
- Moisture protection against condensation
- Sea freight in 20ft or 40ft dry containers
Typical buyer enquiries
- Container of graded fermented beans for a grinder
- Small specialty lots for bean-to-bar makers
- Regular bulk supply for a trading house
Graded Export Cocoa: common questions
Is graded export cocoa available now?
Graded Export Cocoa is part of our established range. Availability depends on season and partner capacity, so volumes and timing are confirmed in writing for each enquiry.
What information should I include in a quote request?
Variety or grade, quantity and unit, packaging, destination, preferred Incoterm and shipping window, plus any documents or tests you need.
Do you export raw (wet) cocoa?
Wet beans cannot be exported; they are fermented and dried in Uganda first. Enquiries for unfermented material are assessed case by case.
Is the cocoa certified?
Only where the producer group's certificate covers the lot. We confirm this before quoting.
