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Find 12,720 Oil & Fats Buying Leads, RFQs from 12,423 Buyers & Importers in United States

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Suppliers can quote 12,720 Oil & Fats buying leads in the United States on Freshdi, as of November 2026. The Oil & Fats requests in the United States name destination ports such as New York Newark Area Newark New Jersey and Newark (United States).

Key Insights on Oil & Fats RFQs in the United States

A quick read of Oil & Fats requests for quotation in the United States on Freshdi before you quote.

  • Oil & Fats buyers & importers12,423
  • Verified buyers53
  • Latest buying requestNov 14, 2026

Where to Quote Oil & Fats Buyers in the United States

What are Oil & Fats buyers in the US asking you to quote?

  • Popular grades among buyers include Refined Sunflower Cooking Oil, Refined & Crude Sunflower Oil
  • Typical order sizes run from 30 MT to 2,125 MT

How recently have Oil & Fats RFQs in the US been posted?

  • 120 Oil & Fats buying requests posted in the last 30 days

What is on every Oil & Fats request card?

  • Which Oil & Fats buyers had their email, phone number or company documents checked by Freshdi
  • Which Oil & Fats requests are Confirmed or tagged Hot Buyer, meaning the buyer is still actively sourcing
  • The Oil & Fats quantity asked, the destination port and the trade and payment terms

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Based on Oil & Fats buying requests (RFQs) posted on Freshdi, updated Nov 14, 2026.

Quantity

2000 Tons

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Tema port

We are interested in purchasing 2,000 tons of crude sunflower oil. Price terms: CIF Tema port. Payment: L/C. Quality requirements: iodine value 110–145, free fatty acids ≤ 2%, peroxide value ≤ 10 Meq/kg. Kindly send your best offer per ton CIF, including lead time and sample availability.

2000 Tons
L/C
CIF
Tema port

We are interested in purchasing 2,000 tons of crude sunflower oil. Price terms: CIF Tema port. Payment: L/C. Quality requirements: iodine value 110–145, free fatty acids ≤ 2%, peroxide value ≤ 10 Meq/kg. Kindly send your best offer per ton CIF, including lead time and sample availability.

ISHAQ

4.6

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Usually replies within a week

ISHAQ

4.6

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Work email

Usually replies within a week

Quantity

2000 Unit

Payment Term

Money Gram

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

Oakland port

We are looking for 2,000 units of extra virgin olive oil (premium), Tunisia origin, packed in glass bottles, for for every meal. Price terms: FOB. Delivery to: Oakland port. Product specifications: organic, authentic taste. Please quote per unit FOB with lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

2000 Unit
Money Gram
FOB
Oakland port

We are looking for 2,000 units of extra virgin olive oil (premium), Tunisia origin, packed in glass bottles, for for every meal. Price terms: FOB. Delivery to: Oakland port. Product specifications: organic, authentic taste. Please quote per unit FOB with lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

Mr. HARITH

1.2

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Mr. HARITH

1.2

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Quantity

5000 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF, FOB

Destination Port

Huelva Port

We are sourcing 5,000 tons of crude palm kernel oil (iodine value 16-19), Indonesia origin, packed in flexybag container. Pricing basis: CIF Huelva Port or FOB. Delivery to: Huelva Port. Payment terms: T/T. Quality requirements: moisture and impurities max 0.5%. Please quote per ton CIF or FOB with lead time and sample availability.

5000 Tons
T/T
CIF, FOB
Huelva Port

We are sourcing 5,000 tons of crude palm kernel oil (iodine value 16-19), Indonesia origin, packed in flexybag container. Pricing basis: CIF Huelva Port or FOB. Delivery to: Huelva Port. Payment terms: T/T. Quality requirements: moisture and impurities max 0.5%. Please quote per ton CIF or FOB with lead time and sample availability.

Mr. JOSE

4.6

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Mr. JOSE

4.6

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Payment Term

L/C

Trade Term

CIF

We are sourcing refined sunflower oil, Nepal origin, packed in 20 L containers, for food and non-food industries. Price terms: CIF. Payment method: L/C. Specifications: color clear, non-GMO, refined, no preservatives, halal, without additives, lactose-free, without colourants. Certifications required: Ukrainian State Standard 4492:2005, ISO. Kindly send your best offer per ton CIF, including lead time and sample availability.

L/C
CIF

We are sourcing refined sunflower oil, Nepal origin, packed in 20 L containers, for food and non-food industries. Price terms: CIF. Payment method: L/C. Specifications: color clear, non-GMO, refined, no preservatives, halal, without additives, lactose-free, without colourants. Certifications required: Ukrainian State Standard 4492:2005, ISO. Kindly send your best offer per ton CIF, including lead time and sample availability.

Nine

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Nine

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Online in last 3 days

Quantity

20000 cases

Destination Port

Norfolk, Virginia

20000 cases
Norfolk, Virginia

We are currently sourcing 20,000 cases of olive oil. Final destination: Norfolk, Virginia. We look forward to your quotation per case with lead time, proposed payment terms and sample availability.

POMPEIAN,

2.4

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

POMPEIAN,

2.4

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

Unverified

Quantity

2000 cases

Destination Port

Miami, Florida, United States

2000 cases
Miami, Florida, United States

Send your quotation based on the importer’s request below: Product: Kirkland Olive Oil 3L, refined with 15% extra virgin content. Quantity: 2000 cases. Destination port: Miami, Florida, United States.

CERTIFIED

1.3

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

CERTIFIED

1.3

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

Unverified

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Quantity

2000 packages

Destination Port

Newark, New Jersey, United States

2000 packages
Newark, New Jersey, United States

Please submit your quotation for the following product specifications: KTC Edible Mustard Oil Blend, 4x4 litre packages, quantity of 2000 packages, destination port: Newark, New Jersey, United States.

BEST

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

BEST

2.0

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

Unverified

Quantity

3000 cartons

Destination Port

Houston, Texas

3000 cartons
Houston, Texas

Please submit your quotation for the following product specifications: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4,988 kg; Whole Manz Olives, 7 kg; Stuffed Manz Olives, 73 kg; Broken Olives with Pimento, 907 kg; Stuffed Green Olives with Minced Pimento, 9,979 kg; Vegetable - Other Preparation Vingr, 907 kg; Capers, 944 kg. Destination port: Houston, Texas, United States. Quantity: 3,000 cartons.

GOYA

2.4

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

GOYA

2.4

Verification level 0

Buyer from

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

Unverified

Quantity

1 40-foot HQ Container

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

Caucedo, Dominican, Do (CAU)

We are currently looking for high-quality BEST SUNFLOWER OIL BRAND ACEITE REFINADO DE GIRASOL, EVERYDAY COOKING REFINED SUNFLOWER OIL 1L,5L On Sale suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1 40-foot HQ Container Destination port: Caucedo, Dominican, Do (CAU) Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Shipping method: Sea freight 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.

1 40-foot HQ Container
T/T
FOB
Caucedo, Dominican, Do (CAU)

We are currently looking for high-quality BEST SUNFLOWER OIL BRAND ACEITE REFINADO DE GIRASOL, EVERYDAY COOKING REFINED SUNFLOWER OIL 1L,5L On Sale suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1 40-foot HQ Container Destination port: Caucedo, Dominican, Do (CAU) Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Shipping method: Sea freight 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.

pedro

4.8

Verification level 3

Buyer from

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

pedro

4.8

Verification level 3

Buyer from

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

Business document

Quantity

1000 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

New Orleans, Louisiana, Usa (NOL/MSY)

1000 Tons
T/T
FOB
New Orleans, Louisiana, Usa (NOL/MSY)

We are currently looking for high-quality sunflower oil, vegetable oil sunflower seed suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1000 Tons Destination port: New Orleans, Louisiana, Usa (NOL/MSY) Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Target price: USD 1880000 Lead time: 2 weeks day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Mr. Stevan

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Usually replies within a week

Mr. Stevan

4.8

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Usually replies within a week

Quantity

3 40-foot Container

Payment Term

L/C, Other

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Miami, United State, Us (MIA)

We are currently looking for high-quality Sunflower oil and Rapeseed Oil frying, deep frying baking, salad dressing and cooking suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 3 40-foot Container Destination port: Miami, United State, Us (MIA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C, Other Target price: USD 14000 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

3 40-foot Container
L/C, Other
CIF
Miami, United State, Us (MIA)

We are currently looking for high-quality Sunflower oil and Rapeseed Oil frying, deep frying baking, salad dressing and cooking suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 3 40-foot Container Destination port: Miami, United State, Us (MIA) Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C, Other Target price: USD 14000 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Mr. Felix

4.3

Verification level 3

Buyer from

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

Usually replies within 3 days

Mr. Felix

4.3

Verification level 3

Buyer from

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

Business document

Usually replies within 3 days

Quantity

1 Ton/Metric

Payment Term

NEGOTIABLE, Secure Online Payment

Trade Term

, CIF, FOB

Destination Port

Residential / Home Address delivery in New Jersey

Quality: Purest brown grease possible, low moisture, and low impurities content. Delivery Location: Residential address in New Jersey, USA. Shipping Requirements: Doorstep delivery (Liftgate service required if applicable).

1 Ton/Metric
NEGOTIABLE, Secure Online Payment
, CIF, FOB
Residential / Home Address delivery in New Jersey

Quality: Purest brown grease possible, low moisture, and low impurities content. Delivery Location: Residential address in New Jersey, USA. Shipping Requirements: Doorstep delivery (Liftgate service required if applicable).

Edwin

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Usually replies within a week

Edwin

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Usually replies within a week

Confirmed

Quantity

1000 Tons

Payment Term

Other

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Atlanta, United State, Us (ATL)

1000 Tons
Other
CIF
Atlanta, United State, Us (ATL)

We are currently looking for high-quality Used Cooking oil suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 1000 Tons Destination port: Atlanta, United State, Us (ATL) Trade term: CIF Payment term: Other Target price: USD 300 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Ms. Shabtai

3.4

Verification level 1

Buyer from

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

Ms. Shabtai

3.4

Verification level 1

Buyer from

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

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.

16 20-foot Container
L/C, T/T
CIF
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.

charles

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Usually replies within a week

charles

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Usually replies within a week

RFQ

Confirmed

Confirmed

Quantity

16 20-foot Container

Payment Term

L/C, T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Lome

16 20-foot Container
L/C, T/T
CIF
Lome

We are looking for suppliers of Cooking Oil and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 16 20-foot Container Destination port: Lome Trade term: CIF Payment term: L/C, T/T Required documents: Certificate of analysis, Certificate of conformity, Certificate of quality, Test report Please provide your best price, lead time, and any available product catalogs for our review. We are interested in understanding your full range of products.

charles

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Usually replies within a week

charles

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Usually replies within a week

Quantity

20 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

Luanda, Angola, Ao (LAD)

We are currently looking for high-quality Crude sunflower oil suppliers - refined sunflower oil suppliers - sunflower oil wholesale dealer suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 20 Tons Destination port: Luanda, Angola, Ao (LAD) Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Target price: USD 450/T or market negotiable Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

20 Tons
T/T
FOB
Luanda, Angola, Ao (LAD)

We are currently looking for high-quality Crude sunflower oil suppliers - refined sunflower oil suppliers - sunflower oil wholesale dealer suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 20 Tons Destination port: Luanda, Angola, Ao (LAD) Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Target price: USD 450/T or market negotiable Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

KENNEDY

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

KENNEDY

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

RFQ

Confirmed

Confirmed

Quantity

40 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

Durban, South Africa, Za (DUR)

40 Tons
T/T
FOB
Durban, South Africa, Za (DUR)

We are currently looking for high-quality Cooking oil suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 40 Tons Destination port: Durban, South Africa, Za (DUR) Trade term: FOB Payment term: T/T Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

KENNEDY

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

KENNEDY

4.4

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Quantity

15 Tons

Payment Term

Money Gram, PayPal, T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Lome

We are currently looking for high-quality Sunflower oil - bulk sunflower oil suppliers - refined sunflower oil supplier suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 15 Tons Destination port: Lome Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T, Money Gram, PayPal Shipping method: Sea freight Target price: USD 500-1000 Lead time: 25 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

15 Tons
Money Gram, PayPal, T/T
CIF
Lome

We are currently looking for high-quality Sunflower oil - bulk sunflower oil suppliers - refined sunflower oil supplier suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 15 Tons Destination port: Lome Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T, Money Gram, PayPal Shipping method: Sea freight Target price: USD 500-1000 Lead time: 25 day(s) Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

charles

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Usually replies within a week

charles

4.7

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Usually replies within a week

Quantity

10 Tons

Payment Term

Other

Trade Term

FOB

Destination Port

port of miami

10 Tons
Other
FOB
port of miami

We are currently looking for high-quality Refined Sunflower oil premium vegetable oil suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 10 Tons Destination port: port of miami Trade term: FOB Payment term: Other Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Malvar41!

3.9

Verification level 1

Buyer from

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

Malvar41!

3.9

Verification level 1

Buyer from

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

Confirmed

Quantity

2500 Tons

Payment Term

T/T

Trade Term

CIF

Destination Port

Barcelona, Spain, Es (BCN)

2500 Tons
T/T
CIF
Barcelona, Spain, Es (BCN)

We are currently looking for high-quality Crude Soy Oil suppliers and would like to request a quotation based on the following requirements: Specifications: Quantity: 2500 Tons Destination port: Delhi, Del, India Trade term: CIF Payment term: T/T Target price: USD 1100 Please provide your unit/total price and lead time. If you have any catalogs or certificates, please share them for our reference.

Mr. Martinez

4.6

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Mr. Martinez

4.6

Verification level 2

Buyer from

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

Phone

Do Oil & Fats buyers buy FOB or CIF, and how do they pay?


Oil & Fats buying requests on Freshdi most often ask for CIF (23%) as the Incoterm and T/T (17%) as the payment term, as of November 2026. The next most common are FOB (15%) and L/C (12%). In a CIF deal, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.

How Oil & Fats buyers want to be quoted and to pay, by share of the requests.
TermTypeShare
CIFIncoterm23%
FOBIncoterm15%
T/TPayment term17%
L/CPayment term12%

Agree the Incoterm and the payment term first, because they change the price and the risk.

What do Oil & Fats buying requests usually state?


Exporters answering Oil & Fats requests on Freshdi should expect buyers to state grades such as Refined Sunflower Cooking Oil, Refined & Crude Sunflower Oil; and order size such as 30 MT to 2,125 MT, as of November 2026. Requests also mention destination ports such as New York Newark Area Newark New Jersey, Newark (United States), Norfolk (Virginia); and trade terms such as CIF, FOB. Quote against these points so a Oil & Fats buyer can compare your offer directly.

Grades, quantities, origins and terms named in Oil & Fats buying requests.
What buyers specifyWhat they ask for
GradesRefined Sunflower Cooking Oil, Refined & Crude Sunflower Oil
Order size30 MT to 2,125 MT
Destination portsNew York Newark Area Newark New Jersey, Newark (United States), Norfolk (Virginia)
Trade termsCIF, FOB
Payment termsT/T, L/C

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

Which categories are related to Oil & Fats?


Oil & Fats is part of Agriculture, Food & Beverage on Freshdi, next to Agricultural Oil, All Kind Of Edible Oils. and Almond Bitter Oil. For a narrower search, Oil & Fats also has sub-categories on Freshdi such as Almond Body Lotion, Almond Essence and Almond Hair Oil.

Categories next to Oil & Fats in the catalogue, with a link to each listing.
CategoryRelation
Agriculture, Food & BeverageBroader category
Agricultural OilSub-category
All Kind Of Edible Oils.Sub-category
Almond Bitter OilSub-category
Almond Body LotionSub-category
Almond EssenceSub-category
Almond Hair OilSub-category
Almond Hand CreamSub-category

Browse the sub-groups for a closer match, or the parent group for more choice.

Frequently asked questions about Oil & Fats buyers


How many companies are looking for Oil & Fats in the United States?

12,423 Oil & Fats buyers and importers in the United States have posted 12,720 buying leads on Freshdi as of Nov 14, 2026.


Are Oil & Fats buyers verified?

Verified buyers are buyers with their email, phone number or company documents verified by Freshdi. 109 of the 12,720 US buying leads come from verified buyers.


On which Incoterms do Oil & Fats buyers in the US want quotes?

23% of US requests ask for CIF and 15% for FOB; payment is most often by T/T (17%) or L/C (12%).

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.