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On Freshdi, Bulk Refined Sugar requests name destination ports such as PORT OF LOME TOGO and Bandar Abbas (Iran), as of November 2026. By origin, Bulk Refined Sugar buyers look most often for Thailand (6%) and Brazil (5%).
Key Facts on Bulk Refined Sugar Buying Leads
The figures behind Bulk Refined Sugar buying leads on Freshdi.
- Bulk Refined Sugar buyer requests1,157
- Bulk Refined Sugar buyers & importers954
- Verified buyers116
- Latest buying requestNov 14, 2026
Where to Find Bulk Refined Sugar Buy Leads
How recently have Bulk Refined Sugar leads been posted?
- 66 Bulk Refined Sugar buying requests posted in the last 30 days
- 9 requests tagged Hot Buyer
What each Bulk Refined Sugar request tells you
- Verified buyers of Bulk Refined Sugar have their email, phone number or company documents verified by Freshdi
- Whether the Bulk Refined Sugar request is Confirmed (the buyer is still sourcing) and Hot Buyer tags for verified buyers looking to buy now
- Order quantity, Incoterm, destination port and payment term the Bulk Refined Sugar buyer states
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Based on Bulk Refined Sugar buying requests posted on Freshdi, as of Nov 14, 2026.
Quantity
100 Unidades
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
EXW
Destination Port
Not specified
The importer requests offers for refined sugar, including white refined sugar and special white sugar, originating from various sources including Cambodia. Orders include crop years such as 2023/2024, with uniform packaging of 50 kg bags and also 50 pound bags, packed with either 55 bags per piece or in polypropylene sacks. Variants purchased include standard white refined sugar and white sugar with maximum 180UI. Offers can also include special white sugar as specified in certain quality regulations (such as Art 768 C.A.A.). Please provide available grades, origin, crop year, and detailed packaging options.
Quantity
2500 Tons
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
FOB
Destination Port
Hanoi, Vietnam
Dear Sir/Madam, We have reviewed your company’s offerings with great interest, and I am reaching out to formally express our interest in your products. To enable us to proceed efficiently with the procurement process and fast-track the product understanding, we kindly request that you share your latest product catalogue along with detailed pricing information. Please send the catalogue and price list at your earliest convenience so we can proceed to the next stage. Looking forward to your prompt response. Best regards, Alex Duongh Purchase Vice Manager Hoaphat Group. 66 Nguyen Du Street, Nguyen Du Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Confirmed
Quantity
25 Tons
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Oman
We are currently looking for high-quality refined sugar suppliers for retail and wholesale export and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 25 Tons Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Ship to: Oman Max. Moisture (%): 0.04% Shelf Life: 24 Months If Stored Properly, 24 months Packaging: 25kg,50kg, 50 Kg Or 25 Kg Food-grade Polypropylene Or Paper Bags Ph Value: 7–8 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. Please provide a quotation for 25 ton of white sugar.
We are currently looking for high-quality refined sugar suppliers for retail and wholesale export and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 25 Tons Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Ship to: Oman Max. Moisture (%): 0.04% Shelf Life: 24 Months If Stored Properly, 24 months Packaging: 25kg,50kg, 50 Kg Or 25 Kg Food-grade Polypropylene Or Paper Bags Ph Value: 7–8 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. Please provide a quotation for 25 ton of white sugar.
Quantity
16 20-foot Container
Payment Term
L/C, T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Lomé
We are currently looking for high-quality 100% Pure Refined Sunflower Oil – Ideal for Retail and Bulk Buyers suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 16 20-foot Container Destination port: Lomé Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T, L/C Shipping method: Sea freight Target price: USD 700 Lead time: 21 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
We are currently looking for high-quality 100% Pure Refined Sunflower Oil – Ideal for Retail and Bulk Buyers suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 16 20-foot Container Destination port: Lomé Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T, L/C Shipping method: Sea freight Target price: USD 700 Lead time: 21 day(s) 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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Quantity
50 MT
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Miami, United State, Us (MIA)
We are currently looking for high-quality High Quality Refined Icumsa 45 Sugar For Bulk Export suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 50 MT Destination port: Miami, United State, Us (MIA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Preferred supplier countries: Denmark Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
Quantity
200 Tons
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Alger, Algeria, Dz (ALG)
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Quantity
12000 Tons
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
FOB
Destination Port
togo lome
Confirmed
Confirmed
Quantity
1 Tons
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Durban, South Africa, Za (DUR)
We are currently looking for high-quality Refined Sugar (Icumsa 45 White Refined Brazilian Sugar) suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1 Tons Destination port: Durban, South Africa, Za (DUR) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Ship to: Botswana Price Range: $345 – $385 / Mt (indicative Fob — Confirmed By Formal Quotation) Moisture Content: 0.04% Max Ash Content: 0.04% Max (dry Weight Basis) Reducing Sugar: 0.05% Max By Weight Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
We are currently looking for high-quality Refined Sugar (Icumsa 45 White Refined Brazilian Sugar) suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1 Tons Destination port: Durban, South Africa, Za (DUR) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Ship to: Botswana Price Range: $345 – $385 / Mt (indicative Fob — Confirmed By Formal Quotation) Moisture Content: 0.04% Max Ash Content: 0.04% Max (dry Weight Basis) Reducing Sugar: 0.05% Max By Weight 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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Confirmed
Quantity
25 Tons
Payment Term
L/C
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Chitagong, Bangladesh, Bd (CGG/CGP/CHG)
We are currently looking for high-quality Bulk Refined Soybean Oil With 100% Verified Purity Soybean Oil Delivered With Care For Global Industrial Applications suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 25 Tons Destination port: Chitagong, Bangladesh, Bd (CGG/CGP/CHG) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Ship to: Bangladesh Net Weight: 10 L Lead Time: 15-20 Days After Order Confirmation Color: 2 To 4 Lovibond Smoke Point: 230°c Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
We are currently looking for high-quality Bulk Refined Soybean Oil With 100% Verified Purity Soybean Oil Delivered With Care For Global Industrial Applications suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 25 Tons Destination port: Chitagong, Bangladesh, Bd (CGG/CGP/CHG) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Ship to: Bangladesh Net Weight: 10 L Lead Time: 15-20 Days After Order Confirmation Color: 2 To 4 Lovibond Smoke Point: 230°c Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
Confirmed
Quantity
60000 MT
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF, FOB
Destination Port
PORT OF LOME TOGO
We are currently looking for high-quality Brazilian Refined Cane Sugar Icumsa 45 - Export Supply suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 60000 MT Destination port: PORT OF LOME TOGO Trade term: FOB, CIF Payment term: T/T Ship to: Togo 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 SUGAR IC45 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.
We are currently looking for high-quality Brazilian Refined Cane Sugar Icumsa 45 - Export Supply suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 60000 MT Destination port: PORT OF LOME TOGO Trade term: FOB, CIF Payment term: T/T Ship to: Togo 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 SUGAR IC45 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.
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Quantity
15000 MT
Payment Term
L/C
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
CNF/CIF Qingdao port, China
Our company is looking for 15,000 MT of refined non-gmo soybean oil (premium), packed in 20 MT per flexitank in 20ft container, for human consumption. Incoterms: CIF Qingdao port. Payment terms: L/C. Product specifications: peroxide value max 4.0 mmol/kg, insoluble impurities max 0.20%, total capsaicin max 1.0 μg/kg, benzoapyrene max 5 μg/kg, phosphorus content max 100 mg/kg, moisture and volatiles max 0.20%, ethyl maltol not detectable max 25 μg/kg, linolenic acid max 0.12%, aflatoxin B1 max 5 μg/kg, acidity max 2.0 mgkoh/g, residual solvent not detectable max 10 mg/kg, intrinsic odor and flavor of crude sunflower seed oil, pressing technology. Certifications required: HACCP, ISO, GMP, SGS, GACC. Inspection by SGS at loading. Other requirements: quality inspection at loading port, white labeling, no adulteration or synthetic chemicals, hygiene compliance with GB standards, blind shipping, production date not exceeding 180 days, shipping method flexitank in 20ft container, label not required, delivery form other. Please quote per MT CIF with lead time and sample availability.
Our company is looking for 15,000 MT of refined non-gmo soybean oil (premium), packed in 20 MT per flexitank in 20ft container, for human consumption. Incoterms: CIF Qingdao port. Payment terms: L/C. Product specifications: peroxide value max 4.0 mmol/kg, insoluble impurities max 0.20%, total capsaicin max 1.0 μg/kg, benzoapyrene max 5 μg/kg, phosphorus content max 100 mg/kg, moisture and volatiles max 0.20%, ethyl maltol not detectable max 25 μg/kg, linolenic acid max 0.12%, aflatoxin B1 max 5 μg/kg, acidity max 2.0 mgkoh/g, residual solvent not detectable max 10 mg/kg, intrinsic odor and flavor of crude sunflower seed oil, pressing technology. Certifications required: HACCP, ISO, GMP, SGS, GACC. Inspection by SGS at loading. Other requirements: quality inspection at loading port, white labeling, no adulteration or synthetic chemicals, hygiene compliance with GB standards, blind shipping, production date not exceeding 180 days, shipping method flexitank in 20ft container, label not required, delivery form other. Please quote per MT CIF with lead time and sample availability.
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Confirmed
Confirmed
Quantity
1 MT
Payment Term
L/C, T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
France
We are currently looking for high-quality Bulk Sugar suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1 MT Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T, L/C Ship to: France Substitute Type: Acesulfame-K, Advantame, Aspartame, Cyclamate, Erythritol, Inulin, Isomalt, Maltitol, Saccharin, Sorbitol Certifications: Comesa Application Context: Daily Operations For Restaurants And Food Businesses Delivery Consistency: Dependable Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. CIF ASWP.300 USD/ton;
We are currently looking for high-quality Bulk Sugar suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1 MT Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T, L/C Ship to: France Substitute Type: Acesulfame-K, Advantame, Aspartame, Cyclamate, Erythritol, Inulin, Isomalt, Maltitol, Saccharin, Sorbitol Certifications: Comesa Application Context: Daily Operations For Restaurants And Food Businesses Delivery Consistency: Dependable Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. CIF ASWP.300 USD/ton;
Quantity
125000 Kilograms
Payment Term
KC
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Not specified
The importer is seeking offers for white refined sugar. Both generic white refined sugar and variants labeled as 'refined white sugar' are of interest. Suppliers who can supply this product in bulk are invited to quote available options and specifications.
Confirmed
Quantity
27 Tons
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CFR
Destination Port
PORT VICTORIA SEYCHELLES
We are currently looking for high-quality WHITE REFINED SUGAR, BROWN REFINED SUGAR 1 KG PACKING suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 27 Tons Destination port: PORT VICTORIA SEYCHELLES Trade term: CFR Payment term: T/T Target price: USD 0 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
Confirmed
Quantity
25 Tons
Payment Term
L/C, T/T
Trade Term
CIF, FOB
Destination Port
Mombasa, Kenya, Ke (MBA)
We are currently looking for high-quality Brazilian ICUMSA 45 Refined White Cane Sugar – Bulk Supply suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 25 Tons Destination port: Mombasa, Kenya, Ke (MBA) Trade term: FOB, CIF Payment term: T/T, L/C Ship to: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
We are currently looking for high-quality Brazilian ICUMSA 45 Refined White Cane Sugar – Bulk Supply suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 25 Tons Destination port: Mombasa, Kenya, Ke (MBA) Trade term: FOB, CIF Payment term: T/T, L/C Ship to: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
Quantity
1500 Tons
Payment Term
L/C
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
mersin turkiye
We are sourcing 1,500 tons of refined sunflower oil, European Continent origin, packed in bulk. Price basis: CIF Mersin. Payment terms: L/C. Additional requirements: delivery form bottle. Please quote per ton CIF with lead time and sample availability.
We are sourcing 1,500 tons of refined sunflower oil, European Continent origin, packed in bulk. Price basis: CIF Mersin. Payment terms: L/C. Additional requirements: delivery form bottle. Please quote per ton CIF with lead time and sample availability.
Confirmed
Quantity
500 Carton
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Shanghai, China, Cn (SHA/PVG)
We are currently looking for high-quality Wholesale 250ml Red Bull Energy Drink Caffeine Taurine Sugar Infused Beverage in Bulk Bottles suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 500 Carton Destination port: Shanghai, China, Cn (SHA/PVG) Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Ship to: China Size: 250ml Packaging: Bulk Bottles Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. Dear How are you ? I am alvin from China and looking for supplying resources for Evian natural mineral water, glass bottle, (not sparkling version). It is 330ml *20 glass bottles/ each carton, a photo is attached. If you have access to it and export it to China, pls let me know price based on CIF Shanghai port, 500 cartons. Thank you and best regards Alvin Chang
Quantity
6000 Pieces
Payment Term
Not specified
Trade Term
Not specified
Destination Port
Houston, Texas
The importer is seeking offers for granulated refined cane sugar, supplied in 50 lb bags. Product sourced from Guatemala is of interest.
Quantity
100000 MT
Payment Term
T/T
Trade Term
FOB
Destination Port
Durban, South Africa, Za (DUR)
We are currently looking for high-quality Refined Sunflower Oil for Export Bulk Flexitank and Bottled 1L 5L Cooking Oil Wholesale Supply suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 100000 MT Destination port: Durban, South Africa, Za (DUR) Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Target price: USD 1095 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
We are currently looking for high-quality Refined Sunflower Oil for Export Bulk Flexitank and Bottled 1L 5L Cooking Oil Wholesale Supply suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 100000 MT Destination port: Durban, South Africa, Za (DUR) Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Target price: USD 1095 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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Quantity
5 Tons
Payment Term
L/C
Trade Term
CIF
Destination Port
Manila, Philippines, Ph (MNL)
We are currently looking for high-quality White Granulated Sugar/Refined Sugar Icumsa 45 White/Brown Refined Brazilian ICUMSA 45 Sugar suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 5 Tons Destination port: Manila, Philippines, Ph (MNL) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Shipping method: Sea freight Target price: USD 300 Lead time: 35 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.
We are currently looking for high-quality White Granulated Sugar/Refined Sugar Icumsa 45 White/Brown Refined Brazilian ICUMSA 45 Sugar suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 5 Tons Destination port: Manila, Philippines, Ph (MNL) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Shipping method: Sea freight Target price: USD 300 Lead time: 35 day(s) 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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What is the going price of Bulk Refined Sugar offers?
Across Sugar on Freshdi, offers are typically priced at $277–$424/ton FOB, a reference for Bulk Refined Sugar as of November 2026.
| Product type | Price range | MOQ | Trade term |
|---|---|---|---|
| All offers | $277–$424/ton | 5–12,500 tons | FOB |
These figures are for Sugar, not for Bulk Refined Sugar alone, so confirm prices with the suppliers you contact.
Where do Bulk Refined Sugar buyers come from?
Bulk Refined Sugar demand on Freshdi comes most often from Togo, with 28 of 1,157 requests (2%), followed by United Kingdom (2%) and United States (2%), as of November 2026. With only 6% in the three leading countries, the Bulk Refined Sugar buying requests come from at least 8 countries.
| Country | Buying requests | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | 28 | 2% |
| United Kingdom | 19 | 2% |
| United States | 19 | 2% |
| India | 15 | 1% |
| Bangladesh | 12 | 1% |
| Canada | 7 | 1% |
| Nigeria | 7 | 1% |
| Iran | 6 | 1% |
Quote the Incoterm and port that suit the buyer country, and price the freight in.
Do Bulk Refined Sugar buyers buy FOB or CIF, and how do they pay?
As of November 2026, Bulk Refined Sugar buyers on Freshdi most often request CIF (64%) and offer to pay by T/T (49%). The next most common are FOB (25%) and L/C (43%). Under CIF, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 64% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 25% |
| DAP | Incoterm | 5% |
| T/T | Payment term | 49% |
| L/C | Payment term | 43% |
Agree the Incoterm and the payment term first, because they change the price and the risk.
Which details do Bulk Refined Sugar buyers include in an RFQ?
Exporters answering Bulk Refined Sugar requests on Freshdi should expect buyers to state preferred origins such as Thailand, Brazil; and destination ports such as PORT OF LOME TOGO, Bandar Abbas (Iran), Chitagong (Bd (CGG/CGP/CHG)), as of November 2026. Many also state trade terms such as CIF, FOB, DAP; and payment terms such as T/T, L/C. Exporters who address each point in their quotation make a Bulk Refined Sugar offer easier to accept.
| What buyers specify | What they ask for |
|---|---|
| Preferred origins | Thailand, Brazil |
| Destination ports | PORT OF LOME TOGO, Bandar Abbas (Iran), Chitagong (Bd (CGG/CGP/CHG)) |
| Trade terms | CIF, FOB, DAP |
| Payment terms | T/T, L/C |
Match the requested spec first, then add what makes your offer stand out.
Which similar categories can Bulk Refined Sugar exporters browse?
Bulk Refined Sugar is part of Sugar on Freshdi, next to Arenga Sugar, Black Cane Sugar and Black Sugar Cane.
| Category | Relation |
|---|---|
| Sugar | Parent group |
| Arenga Sugar | Same-group category |
| Black Cane Sugar | Same-group category |
| Black Sugar Cane | Same-group category |
| Brazilian Sugar | Same-group category |
| Brown Cane Sugar | Same-group category |
| Bulk Cane Sugar | Same-group category |
| Bulk Sugar | Same-group category |
Neighbouring categories often share suppliers and buyers, so they are worth a look.
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.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |