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Find 135 Crystal Sugar Substitute Buying Leads, RFQs from 114 Buyers & Importers

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Crystal Sugar Substitute buyers on Freshdi ask for delivery to ports such as Cameroon Duoala port and Port Of Tripoli, as of November 2026. By origin, Crystal Sugar Substitute buyers look most often for Thailand (9%).

Selling Crystal Sugar Substitute at a Glance

The figures to know before you sell Crystal Sugar Substitute on Freshdi.

  • Crystal Sugar Substitute buyer requests135
  • Crystal Sugar Substitute buyers & importers114
  • Verified buyers14
  • Latest buying requestNov 13, 2026

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  • 10 Crystal Sugar Substitute buying requests posted in the last 30 days

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  • Quantity, trade term, destination port and payment term of the Crystal Sugar Substitute request

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Based on Crystal Sugar Substitute buying requests (RFQs) posted on Freshdi, updated Nov 13, 2026.

Quantity

200 Kilograms

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Auckland

200 Kilograms
Not specified
Not specified
Auckland

The importer requests quotations for jaggery and misri crystal sugar. They source jaggery red in 1 kg packs with different carton weights, as well as misri crystal sugar packed in 15 kg units. Interested suppliers should be able to offer both jaggery and misri crystal sugar in the specified packaging 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

Quantity

3000 Bags

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Port Everglades, Florida

3000 Bags
Not specified
Not specified
Port Everglades, Florida

The importer requires white crystal sugar packed in 50 lb (approximately 22.68 kg) bags. Suppliers are requested to quote for white crystal sugar in this packaging size and form.

BAKEMARK

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

BAKEMARK

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

Unverified

Quantity

5000 Boxes

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Newark, USA

5000 Boxes
Not specified
Not specified
Newark, USA

The importer is seeking sugar crystal sticks packed in boxes and shipped on pallets. Products should match the form of crystal sugar on sticks, suitable for wholesale distribution.

SP

1.9

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

SP

1.9

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

Unverified

Quantity

1000 Bags

Payment Term

Not specified

Trade Term

Not specified

Destination Port

Not specified

1000 Bags
Not specified
Not specified
Not specified

The buyer requests Brazilian white crystal sugar. The importer is open to supply to multiple US ports, including New York/Newark and Los Angeles. Packaging is in bags, with occasional mention of paper bags of 22.5 kg net each. Both crystal and refined sugar are of interest, provided they are of Brazilian origin and packed in bulk for commercial distribution.

KC

1.9

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

KC

1.9

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

Unverified

Quantity

20 × 20ft containers

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Benin port

20 × 20ft containers
T/T
CIF
Benin port

Premium ICUMSA 45 refined white granulated sugar with a bright, sparkling crystal appearance and high purity. Suitable for food processing, beverage production, retail distribution, and wholesale markets. Packed in 50 kg bags for export, with consistent quality and reliable supply for bulk international orders.

Mr. MR

4.5

Verification level 3

Buyer from

Benin – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardBenin

Mr. MR

4.5

Verification level 3

Buyer from

Benin – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardBenin

Business document

Work email

Hot Buyer

Quantity

5000 Tons

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Djibouti

Our company is looking for 5,000 tons of refined icumsa 45 sugar. Price basis: CIF Djibouti. Payment terms: L/C. Product specifications: organic. Please quote per ton CIF with lead time and sample availability.

5000 Tons
L/C
CIF
Djibouti

Our company is looking for 5,000 tons of refined icumsa 45 sugar. Price basis: CIF Djibouti. Payment terms: L/C. Product specifications: organic. Please quote per ton CIF with lead time and sample availability.

Mr. Kibrom

4.4

Verification level 3

Buyer from

Djibouti – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardDjibouti

Mr. Kibrom

4.4

Verification level 3

Buyer from

Djibouti – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardDjibouti

Business document

Online in last 3 days

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Quantity

40 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

south africa

We are in need of 40 tons of white icumsa 45 sugar. Price basis: CIF South Africa. Payment: T/T. Product specifications: moisture max 0.04%, radiation max 0.05%, ash content max 0.04%, sparkling white color, solid crystal form. We look forward to your quotation per ton CIF with lead time and sample availability.

40 Tons
T/T
CIF
south africa

We are in need of 40 tons of white icumsa 45 sugar. Price basis: CIF South Africa. Payment: T/T. Product specifications: moisture max 0.04%, radiation max 0.05%, ash content max 0.04%, sparkling white color, solid crystal form. We look forward to your quotation per ton CIF with lead time and sample availability.

Mr. TAFISKA

4.6

Verification level 3

Buyer from

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

Mr. TAFISKA

4.6

Verification level 3

Buyer from

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

Business document

Online in last 3 days

Quantity

12500 Tons

Payment Term

D/P, L/C, T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Cameroon Duoala port

We are in need of 12,500 tons of white refined crystal granulated sugar (ICUMSA 45), Brazil origin, packed in bulk packed. Price terms: CIF Duoala port. Product specifications: soft brown raw sugar from beet. Please share your price per ton CIF together with lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

12500 Tons
D/P, L/C, T/T
CIF
Cameroon Duoala port

We are in need of 12,500 tons of white refined crystal granulated sugar (ICUMSA 45), Brazil origin, packed in bulk packed. Price terms: CIF Duoala port. Product specifications: soft brown raw sugar from beet. Please share your price per ton CIF together with lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

Mr. ali

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Mr. ali

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Quantity

2400 Tonne-Force(Metric)

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Thailand

2400 Tonne-Force(Metric)
L/C
CIF
Thailand

We are currently looking for high-quality White Crystal Sugar 100% Pure Brazilian Sugar ICumsa 150 Best Export Price 50kg Bulk Bags suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 2400 Tonne-Force(Metric) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Ship to: Thailand Reducing Sugar: 0.010% Maximum In Dry Mass Ash Content: 0.04% Maximum By Weight Moisture: 0.04% Maximum By Weight Arsenic (as) Content: 1 P.p.m. Maximum Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

john

1.2

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Thailand – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardThailand

Usually replies within a week · 10% response rate

john

1.2

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Thailand – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardThailand

Phone

Hot Buyer

Usually replies within a week · 10% response rate

Quantity

28 MT

Payment Term

L/C, Other, T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Sa (DMM)

28 MT
L/C, Other, T/T
CIF
Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Sa (DMM)

We are currently looking for high-quality Refined Icumsa 45 Sugar/ Crystal White Sugar suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 28 MT Destination port: Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Sa (DMM) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C, Other, T/T Ship to: Algeria Color: Crystal White Form: Refined Sugar Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Mr. karim

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Algeria – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardAlgeria

Usually replies within 24h · 21% response rate

Mr. karim

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Algeria – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardAlgeria

Phone

Online in last 3 days

Usually replies within 24h · 21% response rate

Quantity

100000 metric tons Monthly

Payment Term

SBLC, DLC, MT103, T/T, Wire Transfer

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

South Korea (Republic Of Korea)

100000 metric tons Monthly
SBLC, DLC, MT103, T/T, Wire Transfer
CIF
South Korea (Republic Of Korea)

Dear supplier, We are currently looking for a consistent supplier of Icumsa 45 Sugar originating from Brazil. Our requirements include 100,000 metric tons monthly, with trade terms set as CIF. Payment can be made through SBLC, DLC, MT103, T/T, or Wire Transfer. If you are able to meet these specifications, please provide pricing details. Thanks in advance.

Mr. Jungrim

4.6

Verification level 3

Buyer from

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

Mr. Jungrim

4.6

Verification level 3

Buyer from

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

Business document

Quantity

12500 Tons

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Port Of Tripoli

We are looking for 12,500 tons of refined white sugar (ICUMSA 45), Brazil origin, packed in 50 kg bags. Pricing basis: CIF Port of Tripoli. Payment: L/C. Our target price: USD 420/MT CIF. Pre-shipment inspection by SGS at port of loading. Other requirements: payment instrument SBLC or DLC. Please share your price per MT CIF together with lead time and sample availability.

12500 Tons
L/C
CIF
Port Of Tripoli

We are looking for 12,500 tons of refined white sugar (ICUMSA 45), Brazil origin, packed in 50 kg bags. Pricing basis: CIF Port of Tripoli. Payment: L/C. Our target price: USD 420/MT CIF. Pre-shipment inspection by SGS at port of loading. Other requirements: payment instrument SBLC or DLC. Please share your price per MT CIF together with lead time and sample availability.

Edgar

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Edgar

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Online in last 3 days

Quantity

1000 MT

Payment Term

L/C, Other

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

lome togo

1000 MT
L/C, Other
CIF
lome togo

We are currently looking for high-quality Refined Icumsa 45 Sugar/ Crystal White Sugar suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1000 MT Destination port: lome togo Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C, Other Ship to: Togo Lead time: ≤ 2 weeks Color: Crystal White Form: Refined Sugar Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference. Kindly contact blue line Ltd.

Mr. Anthony

1.2

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Togo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardTogo

Usually replies within 3 days · 27% response rate

Mr. Anthony

1.2

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Togo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardTogo

Phone

With responses recently

Usually replies within 3 days · 27% response rate

Quantity

50 Tons

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Shanghai, China, Cn (SHA/PVG)

50 Tons
L/C
CIF
Shanghai, China, Cn (SHA/PVG)

We are currently looking for high-quality Brazil Refined Icumsa 45 Sugar Crystal White Shelf Life 2 YEARS Place of Origin suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 50 Tons Destination port: Shanghai, China, Cn (SHA/PVG) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Preferred supplier countries: Thailand Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

gavin

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

China – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardChina

gavin

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

China – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardChina

Phone

Quantity

600000 MT

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Ningbo, China, Cn (NGB/NIB/NIN)

We are currently looking for high-quality Premium White Cane Shipment Featuring Icumsa 45 Crystal White Sugar Prepared For International Grocery Suppliers suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 600000 MT Destination port: Ningbo, China, Cn (NGB/NIB/NIN) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Preferred supplier countries: Tanzania Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

600000 MT
L/C
CIF
Ningbo, China, Cn (NGB/NIB/NIN)

We are currently looking for high-quality Premium White Cane Shipment Featuring Icumsa 45 Crystal White Sugar Prepared For International Grocery Suppliers suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 600000 MT Destination port: Ningbo, China, Cn (NGB/NIB/NIN) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Preferred supplier countries: Tanzania Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

William

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Australia – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardAustralia

Usually replies within 3 days · 4% response rate

William

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Australia – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardAustralia

Phone

Usually replies within 3 days · 4% response rate

Quantity

50 Tons

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Shanghai, China, Cn (SHA/PVG)

50 Tons
L/C
CIF
Shanghai, China, Cn (SHA/PVG)

We are currently looking for high-quality Brazil Refined Icumsa 45 Sugar Crystal White Shelf Life 2 YEARS Place of Origin suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 50 Tons Destination port: Shanghai, China, Cn (SHA/PVG) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C Preferred supplier countries: Thailand Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

gavin

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

China – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardChina

gavin

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

China – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardChina

Phone

Confirmed

Quantity

200 Tons

Payment Term

Other

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

LOME, TOGO

We are seeking 200 tons of white crystal sugar (ICUMSA 45), Brazil origin, packed in 50 kg bags. Pricing basis: CIF Lome. Product specifications: purity 2% Pb. Other requirements: bulk trade. Interested suppliers are invited to quote per ton CIF, stating lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

200 Tons
Other
CIF
LOME, TOGO

We are seeking 200 tons of white crystal sugar (ICUMSA 45), Brazil origin, packed in 50 kg bags. Pricing basis: CIF Lome. Product specifications: purity 2% Pb. Other requirements: bulk trade. Interested suppliers are invited to quote per ton CIF, stating lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

DALI

4.8

Verification level 3

Buyer from

Congo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardCongo

Usually replies within a week

DALI

4.8

Verification level 3

Buyer from

Congo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardCongo

Business document

Work email

Usually replies within a week

Quantity

12500 Tons

Payment Term

D/P, L/C, T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Cameroon Duoala port

We are in need of 12,500 tons of white refined crystal granulated sugar (ICUMSA 45), Brazil origin, packed in bulk packed. Price terms: CIF Duoala port. Product specifications: soft brown raw sugar from beet. Please share your price per ton CIF together with lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

12500 Tons
D/P, L/C, T/T
CIF
Cameroon Duoala port

We are in need of 12,500 tons of white refined crystal granulated sugar (ICUMSA 45), Brazil origin, packed in bulk packed. Price terms: CIF Duoala port. Product specifications: soft brown raw sugar from beet. Please share your price per ton CIF together with lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

Mr. ali

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Mr. ali

4.5

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Quantity

50000 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

Togo

We would like to purchase 50,000 tons of refined icumsa 45 sugar. Pricing basis: FOB. Destination: Togo. Payment method: T/T. Product specifications: organic. Please quote per ton FOB with lead time and sample availability.

50000 Tons
T/T
FOB
Togo

We would like to purchase 50,000 tons of refined icumsa 45 sugar. Pricing basis: FOB. Destination: Togo. Payment method: T/T. Product specifications: organic. Please quote per ton FOB with lead time and sample availability.

Ms. Joseph

1.3

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Togo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardTogo

Usually replies within a week

Ms. Joseph

1.3

Verification level 2

Buyer from

Togo – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardTogo

Work email

Usually replies within a week

Quantity

5000 Tons

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Djibouti

Our company is looking for 5,000 tons of refined icumsa 45 sugar. Price basis: CIF Djibouti. Payment terms: L/C. Product specifications: organic. Please quote per ton CIF with lead time and sample availability.

5000 Tons
L/C
CIF
Djibouti

Our company is looking for 5,000 tons of refined icumsa 45 sugar. Price basis: CIF Djibouti. Payment terms: L/C. Product specifications: organic. Please quote per ton CIF with lead time and sample availability.

Mr. Kibrom

4.4

Verification level 3

Buyer from

Djibouti – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardDjibouti

Mr. Kibrom

4.4

Verification level 3

Buyer from

Djibouti – country flag, buyer location, buyer cardDjibouti

Business document

Online in last 3 days

Which countries import the most Crystal Sugar Substitute?


United Kingdom sends the most Crystal Sugar Substitute buying requests on Freshdi, with 4 of 135 (3%), followed by South Africa (2%) and China (1%), as of November 2026. No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 6% of the Crystal Sugar Substitute buying requests, which come from at least 8 countries.

Buyer countries for Crystal Sugar Substitute, with how many requests each one sent.
CountryBuying requestsShare
United Kingdom43%
South Africa32%
China21%
Djibouti21%
Togo21%
United States21%
Algeria11%
Australia11%

Each destination has its own duties and paperwork, so prepare them before you quote.

Do Crystal Sugar Substitute buyers buy FOB or CIF, and how do they pay?


The usual terms of a Crystal Sugar Substitute buying request on Freshdi are CIF (78%) for delivery and L/C (52%) for payment (November 2026 data). FOB (9%) and T/T (39%) come next. Under CIF, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.

The terms in Crystal Sugar Substitute buying requests, as a share of the requests.
TermTypeShare
CIFIncoterm78%
FOBIncoterm9%
L/CPayment term52%
T/TPayment term39%
D/PPayment term9%

Quote or ask on the terms the other side uses most, and agree the Incoterm before the price.

Which details do Crystal Sugar Substitute buyers include in an RFQ?


Crystal Sugar Substitute buying requests on Freshdi usually state preferred origins such as Thailand; and destination ports such as Cameroon Duoala port, Port Of Tripoli, Shanghai (Cn (SHA/PVG)), as of November 2026. Requests also mention trade terms such as CIF, FOB; and payment terms such as L/C, T/T, D/P. Covering these points in a quotation saves a Crystal Sugar Substitute buyer a round of questions.

How Crystal Sugar Substitute buyers describe what they want to buy.
What buyers specifyWhat they ask for
Preferred originsThailand
Destination portsCameroon Duoala port, Port Of Tripoli, Shanghai (Cn (SHA/PVG))
Trade termsCIF, FOB
Payment termsL/C, T/T, D/P

A quotation that answers every stated spec is easier for the buyer to accept.

Which categories are related to Crystal Sugar Substitute?


Crystal Sugar Substitute is part of Sugar Substitutes on Freshdi, next to Allulose, Allulose Powder and Erythritol.

Parent, sub-groups and neighbouring categories of Crystal Sugar Substitute.
CategoryRelation
Sugar SubstitutesParent group
AlluloseNeighbouring category
Allulose PowderNeighbouring category
ErythritolNeighbouring category
Erythritol PowderNeighbouring category
Erythritol SugarNeighbouring category
Erythritol SweetenerNeighbouring category
Monk Fruit SweetenerNeighbouring category

Open a related category to widen your search or to compare similar products.

Questions exporters ask before selling Crystal Sugar Substitute


How many companies are looking for Crystal Sugar Substitute?

114 Crystal Sugar Substitute buyers and importers have posted 135 buying leads on Freshdi as of Nov 13, 2026.


What does a verified Crystal Sugar Substitute buyer mean?

Verified buyers are buyers with their email, phone number or company documents verified by Freshdi. 19 of the 135 buying leads come from verified buyers.


Which trade and payment terms do Crystal Sugar Substitute requests ask for?

78% of requests ask for CIF and 9% for FOB; payment is mostly by L/C (52%) or T/T (39%).

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.