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Black Seed Shampoo buyers on Freshdi ask for delivery to ports such as PORT OF LOME TOGO and Not specified, as of November 2026. Black Seed Shampoo buyers most often ask for supply from Ethiopia (9%).

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  • Black Seed Shampoo buyer requests2,686
  • Black Seed Shampoo buyers & importers2,658
  • Verified buyers16
  • Latest buying requestNov 14, 2026

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  • 21 Black Seed Shampoo buying requests posted in the last 30 days
  • 3 requests tagged Hot Buyer

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Based on Black Seed Shampoo buying requests (RFQs) posted on Freshdi, updated Nov 14, 2026.

Quantity

200 Kilograms

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Not specified

200 Kilograms
Not specified
Not specified
Not specified

The importer requests mustard seed in various pack sizes and packaging formats. They purchase retail-oriented 100 g packs as well as bulk packages labeled under brands such as Keramill. Suppliers are invited to quote for both small retail packs and larger bulk packages of mustard seed.

K&K

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Pakistan – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardPakistan

K&K

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Pakistan – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardPakistan

Unverified

Quantity

1200 Tons

Payment Term

D/P, L/C, Money Gram, Other, PayPal, T/T, W/U

Trade Term

CFR, CIF, CIP, CPT, DAP, DAT, DDP, EXW, FAS, FCA, FOB

Destination Port

PORT OF LOME TOGO

We are currently looking for high-quality Carrot Seeds Berlikumer, Nantes, Forto, Lange Rote, Amsterdam, Rote Riesen, Flakkee, Danvers, Kuroda, Chantenay suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1200 Tons Destination port: PORT OF LOME TOGO Trade term: CFR, CIF, CIP, CPT, DAP, DAT, DDP, EXW, FAS, FCA, FOB Payment term: D/P, L/C, Money Gram, Other, PayPal, T/T, W/U Ship to: Togo Seed Varieties: Carrot Seeds Berlikumer, Nantes, Forto, Lange Rote, Amsterdam, Rote Riesen, Flakkee, Danvers, Kuroda, Chantenay Price: Usd 5.5 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. Greetings from JASON TRADING CO., LTD I'm interested in your whole CHIA SEEDS product and also much interested in establishing a long term business relationship with your company, please could you send us your current price per ton and also your MOQ available quantity with attached picture of your company's product samples for quick response and proceeding, it will help us to choose in placing order. I look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Jason Brito.

1200 Tons
D/P, L/C, Money Gram, Other, PayPal, T/T, W/U
CFR, CIF, CIP, CPT, DAP, DAT, DDP, EXW, FAS, FCA, FOB
PORT OF LOME TOGO

We are currently looking for high-quality Carrot Seeds Berlikumer, Nantes, Forto, Lange Rote, Amsterdam, Rote Riesen, Flakkee, Danvers, Kuroda, Chantenay suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1200 Tons Destination port: PORT OF LOME TOGO Trade term: CFR, CIF, CIP, CPT, DAP, DAT, DDP, EXW, FAS, FCA, FOB Payment term: D/P, L/C, Money Gram, Other, PayPal, T/T, W/U Ship to: Togo Seed Varieties: Carrot Seeds Berlikumer, Nantes, Forto, Lange Rote, Amsterdam, Rote Riesen, Flakkee, Danvers, Kuroda, Chantenay Price: Usd 5.5 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. Greetings from JASON TRADING CO., LTD I'm interested in your whole CHIA SEEDS product and also much interested in establishing a long term business relationship with your company, please could you send us your current price per ton and also your MOQ available quantity with attached picture of your company's product samples for quick response and proceeding, it will help us to choose in placing order. I look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Jason Brito.

Mr. JASON

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Togo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardTogo

Usually replies within 24h · 44% response rate

Mr. JASON

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Togo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardTogo

Phone

Hot Buyer

With responses recently

Usually replies within 24h · 44% response rate

Quantity

120000 Kilogram

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

PORT OF LOME TOGO

We are currently looking for high-quality Black Seed Oil / Nigella Sativa - 3% Thymoquinone (TQ) suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 120000 Kilogram Destination port: PORT OF LOME TOGO Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Ship to: Togo Thymoquinone Content: 1.93%%, 3%% Quantity: 100 Kilogram Ingredients: 3% Thymoquinone (TQ) Tq Concentration Adjustment: 3%% Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. Greetings from JASON TRADING CO., LTD I'm interested in your whole BLACK CHIA SEED product and also much interested in establishing a long term business relationship with your company, please could you send us your current price per ton and also your MOQ available quantity with attached picture of your company's product samples for quick response and proceeding, it will help us to choose in placing order. Quantity:12000mts Destination;Port of Lome Togo Payment Term:TT I look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Jason Brito.

120000 Kilogram
T/T
FOB
PORT OF LOME TOGO

We are currently looking for high-quality Black Seed Oil / Nigella Sativa - 3% Thymoquinone (TQ) suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 120000 Kilogram Destination port: PORT OF LOME TOGO Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Ship to: Togo Thymoquinone Content: 1.93%%, 3%% Quantity: 100 Kilogram Ingredients: 3% Thymoquinone (TQ) Tq Concentration Adjustment: 3%% Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. Greetings from JASON TRADING CO., LTD I'm interested in your whole BLACK CHIA SEED product and also much interested in establishing a long term business relationship with your company, please could you send us your current price per ton and also your MOQ available quantity with attached picture of your company's product samples for quick response and proceeding, it will help us to choose in placing order. Quantity:12000mts Destination;Port of Lome Togo Payment Term:TT I look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Jason Brito.

Mr. JASON

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Togo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardTogo

Usually replies within 24h · 44% response rate

Mr. JASON

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Togo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardTogo

Phone

Hot Buyer

With responses recently

Usually replies within 24h · 44% response rate

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

CPT

Destination Port

Manila International Container Terminal

Not specified
CPT
Manila International Container Terminal

The importer is interested in carrot seeds suitable for sowing, including F-1 hybrid, New Kuroda (thiram-treated), and Shin Kuroda OP types. Suppliers are requested to offer available varieties and seed treatments for carrot seeds.

ALLIED

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Philippines – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardPhilippines

ALLIED

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Philippines – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardPhilippines

Unverified

Quantity

1000 Cartons

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

New York Newark Area Newark New Jersey

1000 Cartons
Not specified
Not specified
New York Newark Area Newark New Jersey

The buyer requests hulled, roasted sesame seeds packed in 25 kg bags. Suppliers are invited to quote for hulled, roasted sesame seeds delivered in bulk 25 kg packaging suitable for commercial use.

ROMAN

1.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

ROMAN

1.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Unverified

Quantity

1200 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

PORT OF LOME TOGO

We are currently looking for high-quality 100%PURE BLACK CHIA SEEDS VEGAN with ORGANIC Seeds Omega-3 suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1200 Tons Destination port: PORT OF LOME TOGO Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Ship to: Togo Packaging: 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 25kg, 50kg Grade: AAA Cultivation Type: Organic Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. Greetings from JASON TRADING CO., LTD I'm interested in your whole FLOWER SEED product and also much interested in establishing a long term business relationship with your company, please could you send us your current price per ton and also your MOQ available quantity with attached picture of your company's product samples for quick response and proceeding, I look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Jason Brito.

1200 Tons
T/T
FOB
PORT OF LOME TOGO

We are currently looking for high-quality 100%PURE BLACK CHIA SEEDS VEGAN with ORGANIC Seeds Omega-3 suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1200 Tons Destination port: PORT OF LOME TOGO Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Ship to: Togo Packaging: 1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 25kg, 50kg Grade: AAA Cultivation Type: Organic Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. Greetings from JASON TRADING CO., LTD I'm interested in your whole FLOWER SEED product and also much interested in establishing a long term business relationship with your company, please could you send us your current price per ton and also your MOQ available quantity with attached picture of your company's product samples for quick response and proceeding, I look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Jason Brito.

Mr. JASON

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Togo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardTogo

Usually replies within 24h · 44% response rate

Mr. JASON

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Togo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardTogo

Phone

Hot Buyer

With responses recently

Usually replies within 24h · 44% response rate

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Quantity

30000 Tons

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF, FOB

Destination Port

varna

30000 Tons
L/C
CIF, FOB
varna

We are currently looking for high-quality Black Sunflower Oil Seed suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 30000 Tons Destination port: varna Trade term: CIF, FOB Payment term: L/C Target price: USD 400 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Mr. Ben

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Kenya – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardKenya

Usually replies within 24h · 18% response rate

Mr. Ben

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Kenya – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardKenya

Phone

Hot Buyer

Usually replies within 24h · 18% response rate

Quantity

600 Kilograms

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

MARÍTIMA DEL CALLAO

600 Kilograms
Not specified
Not specified
MARÍTIMA DEL CALLAO

This buyer seeks hybrid carrot seeds (Daucus carota) for sowing, including Japanese varieties and those specified as Finura, supplied by Takii. The seeds are requested in sachets, primarily 300g per sachet, purchased under multiple lots. Suppliers able to offer different hybrid carrot seed varieties and packing formats similar to those described are invited to quote.

ALABAMA

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Peru – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardPeru

ALABAMA

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Peru – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardPeru

Unverified

Quantity

200

Destination Port

New York, United States

200
New York, United States

We are currently sourcing 200 units of mustard seeds regular (AS1441-AARA), packed in 14 oz units. Final destination: New York, United States. Please share your price per unit together with lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

SZERMAN

1.3

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Canada – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardCanada

SZERMAN

1.3

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Canada – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardCanada

Unverified

Quantity

48000 Kilograms

Payment Term

LC

Trade Term

CFR

Destination Port

Not specified

48000 Kilograms
LC
CFR
Not specified

The buyer requests roasted sesame powder that is not pressed for oil extraction, supplied in airtight packaging. Each bag should have a net weight of 1000kg. The product must be freshly produced and supplied as a 100% new product. Suppliers offering roasted sesame powder meeting these specifications are invited to quote.

CHUNG

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

South Korea – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardSouth Korea

CHUNG

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

South Korea – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardSouth Korea

Unverified

Quantity

2 Metric Tons

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Not specified

2 Metric Tons
Not specified
Not specified
Not specified

The importer seeks mustard seeds, specifically Bold and Small Brown types, with packing in PP bags or consumer packs. Suppliers should quote for Bold type provided in 24.9 kg PP bags, and Small Brown in 500 gm x 40 packs, and specify quality and packing options available.

Dania

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Jordan – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardJordan

Dania

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Jordan – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardJordan

Unverified

Quantity

1000 Pieces

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

SHUWAIKH

1000 Pieces
Not specified
Not specified
SHUWAIKH

Quotes are invited for black sesame seeds, including regular and possibly ETO treated types, to be shipped in bulk quantities. Packing seen includes multiple ks of bags, some ETO treated, and packaging details such as batch numbers and production/expiration dates may be included. Suppliers with options for regular or ETO treated black sesame seeds are encouraged to offer their products.

Jimmy

4.7

Verification level 3

Buyer from

Malaysia – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardMalaysia

Jimmy

4.7

Verification level 3

Buyer from

Malaysia – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardMalaysia

Business document

Work email

Quantity

2000 cartons

Destination Port

Savannah, Georgia

2000 cartons
Savannah, Georgia

Please submit your quotation for the following product specifications: Roasted Sesame Seed, crushed, 2000 cartons, destination port Savannah, Georgia, United States.

T-Z

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

T-Z

2.2

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Unverified

Quantity

800 PCS

Destination Port

Dakar

800 PCS
Dakar

Kindly send a quotation based on the following request from the importer: Mustard Seed, quantity: 800 PCS, destination port: Dakar, Senegal. Please include any applicable terms and conditions.

CHEIKH

2.3

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Senegal – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardSenegal

CHEIKH

2.3

Verification level 0

Buyer from

Senegal – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardSenegal

Unverified

Quantity

200 Kilograms

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Auckland

200 Kilograms
Not specified
Not specified
Auckland

The buyer requests mustard seeds in various grades including small, big, and regular. They require packing options such as 1 kg x 15 packets, 500 g x 20 packets, and bulk packing in 4 kg, 10 kg, and 15 kg bags. Suppliers should be able to offer all these varieties and packing formats.

ASIM

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

New Zealand – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardNew Zealand

ASIM

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

New Zealand – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardNew Zealand

Unverified

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

Manila International Container Terminal

Not specified
FOB
Manila International Container Terminal

The importer is seeking quotations for whole mustard seeds, specifically in 1 kg retail packs. Both 20-pack and 30-pack configurations are of interest. Suppliers should be able to offer these whole mustard seeds with consistent quality in such packaging formats.

EURO

2.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

EURO

2.1

Verification level 0

Buyer from

United States – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited States

Unverified

Quantity

80 Metric Tons

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Chennai, India

80 Metric Tons
Not specified
Not specified
Chennai, India

The importer is interested in black sunflower seeds, typically supplied in bulk packaging such as 25 kg bags and in large volumes suitable for wholesale purposes. Both specific references to black varieties and general sunflower seed types are of interest. Suppliers are invited to quote for high-quality black sunflower seeds available in wholesale quantities, with details regarding packaging options such as bulk bags welcomed.

Likewati

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Singapore – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardSingapore

Likewati

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Singapore – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardSingapore

Business document

Work email

RFQ

Confirmed

Confirmed

Quantity

250 Unit

Payment Term

PayPal

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Felixstowe, Uk (FXT)

250 Unit
PayPal
CIF
Felixstowe, Uk (FXT)

We are currently looking for high-quality Black seed oi suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 250 Unit Destination port: Felixstowe, Uk (FXT) Trade term: CIF Payment term: PayPal Target price: USD 2 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Mr. Hamza

3.6

Verification level 1

Buyer from

United Kingdom – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Kingdom

Mr. Hamza

3.6

Verification level 1

Buyer from

United Kingdom – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Kingdom

Online in last 3 days

Quantity

2 Tons

Payment Term

D/P, L/C, Other, T/T

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

Chittagong

We are in need of 2 tons of green cardamom. Price terms: FOB. Delivery to: Chittagong. Payment: L/C or T/T or D/P. Product specifications: color pale green, pod size 5.5 mm to 7 mm, seed size tiny black seeds. Interested suppliers are invited to quote per ton FOB, stating lead time and sample availability.

2 Tons
D/P, L/C, Other, T/T
FOB
Chittagong

We are in need of 2 tons of green cardamom. Price terms: FOB. Delivery to: Chittagong. Payment: L/C or T/T or D/P. Product specifications: color pale green, pod size 5.5 mm to 7 mm, seed size tiny black seeds. Interested suppliers are invited to quote per ton FOB, stating lead time and sample availability.

ASHIKUR

1.3

Verification level 3

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Usually replies within 3 days · 18% response rate

ASHIKUR

1.3

Verification level 3

Buyer from

United Arab Emirates – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardUnited Arab Emirates

Business document

Work email

Usually replies within 3 days · 18% response rate

Quantity

20 Tons

Payment Term

Other

Trade Term

EXW

Destination Port

Bandar Abbas, Iran, Ir (BND)

20 Tons
Other
EXW
Bandar Abbas, Iran, Ir (BND)

We are currently looking for high-quality Raw Black Sesame Seeds suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 20 Tons Destination port: Bandar Abbas, Iran, Ir (BND) Trade term: EXW Payment term: Other Target price: USD 1.50 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

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Where do Black Seed Shampoo buyers come from?


The largest group of Black Seed Shampoo buyers on Freshdi is in Togo (10 of 2,686 requests, 1%), then United States (1%) and United Arab Emirates (1%) (November 2026 data). The Black Seed Shampoo buying requests are spread out, as the top three countries hold 3%, across at least 7 countries.

Where Black Seed Shampoo buying requests come from, by number of requests.
CountryBuying requestsShare
Togo101%
United States51%
United Arab Emirates41%
Malaysia31%
Philippines31%
Bangladesh21%
Canada21%

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Which Incoterms and payment terms do Black Seed Shampoo buyers ask for?


Of the Black Seed Shampoo requests on Freshdi that state their terms, the most common are FOB (38%) and T/T (38%), as of November 2026. The next most common are CIF (19%) and L/C (21%). Under FOB, the seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's.

The terms in Black Seed Shampoo buying requests, as a share of the requests.
TermTypeShare
FOBIncoterm38%
CIFIncoterm19%
EXWIncoterm9%
T/TPayment term38%
L/CPayment term21%
D/PPayment term11%

Matching the usual Incoterm and payment term makes your offer easier to compare.

What specifications do Black Seed Shampoo importers ask for?


As of November 2026, Black Seed Shampoo buyers on Freshdi most often specify preferred origins such as Ethiopia; and destination ports such as PORT OF LOME TOGO, Not specified, Bandar Abbas (Iran). Many also state trade terms such as FOB, CIF, EXW; and payment terms such as T/T, L/C, D/P. An offer that answers each of these points is easier for a Black Seed Shampoo buyer to compare.

What Black Seed Shampoo buying requests specify, such as grades, order sizes, origins, ports and terms.
What buyers specifyWhat they ask for
Preferred originsEthiopia
Destination portsPORT OF LOME TOGO, Not specified, Bandar Abbas (Iran)
Trade termsFOB, CIF, EXW
Payment termsT/T, L/C, D/P

Answer each point of the request in your quotation, because buyers compare offers line by line.

What other buying requests sit next to Black Seed Shampoo?


Black Seed Shampoo on Freshdi is related to Anti-Hair Loss Supplement, Anti-Lice Shampoo and Apple Hair Treatment, all within Hair Care & Styling.

Where Black Seed Shampoo sits in the catalogue, with its parent group, sub-groups and neighbouring categories and their listings.
CategoryRelation
Hair Care & StylingWider group
Anti-Hair Loss SupplementSame-group category
Anti-Lice ShampooSame-group category
Apple Hair TreatmentSame-group category
Avocado Hair MaskSame-group category
Beer Yeast ShampooSame-group category
BiotinSame-group category
Body ConditionerSame-group category

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Frequently asked questions about Black Seed Shampoo buyers


How many importers buy Black Seed Shampoo?

2,658 Black Seed Shampoo buyers and importers have posted 2,686 buying leads on Freshdi as of Nov 14, 2026.


Are Black Seed Shampoo buyers verified?

Verified buyers are buyers with their email, phone number or company documents verified by Freshdi. 31 of the 2,686 buying leads come from verified buyers.


How do Black Seed Shampoo buyers want to pay?

38% of requests ask for FOB and 19% for CIF; payment is most often by T/T (38%) or L/C (21%).

Trade terms and how to compare quotations

A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.

Trade and payment terms explainedPlain-language meanings of the Incoterms and payment terms used in trade between companies.
TermTypeMeaning
EXWIncotermThe buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there.
FCAIncotermThe seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place.
FOBIncotermThe seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's.
CFRIncotermThe seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded.
CIFIncotermLike CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port.
CPTIncotermThe seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier.
CIPIncotermLike CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place.
DAPIncotermThe seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's.
DPUIncotermThe seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country.
DDPIncotermThe seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too.
FASIncotermThe seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading.
T/TPayment termA bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents.
L/CPayment termA letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms.
D/PPayment termDocuments against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays.
D/APayment termDocuments against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later.
CADPayment termCash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented.
Bank TransferPayment termA direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract.
EscrowPayment termA third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery.
CashPayment termPayment in cash, usually only for small or local orders.
How to compare quotationsThe points two quotations must share before their prices compare.
PointWhat to checkWhy it matters
Incoterm and placeEvery quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place.Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance.
SpecificationThe grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for.A lower grade can hide behind a lower price.
Quantity and MOQThe price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order.Unit prices change with the order size.
PackagingPacking type, size and labelling are stated and the same.Custom packing adds cost.
Payment termThe payment term and the deposit asked.It moves the risk between buyer and seller.
Lead timeThe production and shipping time to the destination.A late shipment can cost more than a higher price.
DocumentsThe certificates and export documents included.Missing papers can block customs.
ValidityHow long the quoted price holds.Quotations are often valid for a limited time only.