Freshdi Market Insight
Cacao Beans market data to source with confidence
Germany, Nigeria, and Tanzania each hold 11.4% of the 35 Cacao Beans suppliers, with 20 countries represented in total, so the market is spread across many origins with no single source leading. Typical offers range from USD 760 - 2,909 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 2,250 median, meaning price varies widely and buyers should assess quality and origin carefully. Buyer inquiries increased 61.1% to 153 over the last 30 days. More buyers request FOB than suppliers offer it — a 27.9 percentage point gap — so buyers must explicitly ask for FOB pricing when sourcing.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Cacao Beans on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
56supply
56 Cacao Beans supply listings are active on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.
35companies
35 active Cacao Beans suppliers, 0.2% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.
20origins
Freshdi Cacao Beans suppliers come from 20 countries, led by Germany at 11.4%, as of 15 November 2026.
+61.1% over 12m
Freshdi received 153 buyer inquiries for Cacao Beans in the 30 days to 15 November 2026, up 61.1% from the previous 30 days.
35 suppliers are actively offering Cacao Beans, with 12 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days — a strong sign of ongoing engagement. This level of activity means buyers can expect fresh pricing, quality updates, and new availability, reducing the risk of working with outdated or stagnant offers. There are 56 active listings, which provides a solid range of options across different grades, origins, and processing methods. A catalog this size means buyers are more likely to find a match that fits their specific needs without having to start from scratch with a custom request. Suppliers come from 20 countries, offering broad geographic diversity. This wide reach gives buyers flexibility to source based on origin, sustainability standards, or regional supply chain preferences — not just price — and reduces reliance on any single market. Buyer inquiries surged 61.1% to 153 in the last 30 days, indicating a sharp rise in demand. With only 35 suppliers available, this spike suggests supply may be tightening quickly — buyers should act now to secure a spot before the available inventory is fully booked.
Freshdi recorded 14 buyer requests for Cacao Beans globally in the 365 days to 15 November 2026.
- Freshdi lists 56 active Cacao Beans supply listings from 35 suppliers in 20 countries, drawn from 104 source documents and 707 supply observations over the 365 days to 15 November 2026.
- In the 30 days to 15 November 2026, Cacao Beans buyer inquiries on Freshdi rose 61.1% against the 30 days before, with 98.69% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 252 days.
- In the 365 days to 15 November 2026, 14 buyer requests for Cacao Beans on Freshdi met 56 active listings, 4.0 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Cacao Beans suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- In the 30 days to 15 November 2026, the most-contacted verified Cacao Beans supplier on Freshdi got 0 buyer inquiries and answered 90% of them.
- Freshdi counts 1 of its 35 Cacao Beans suppliers as Level 2+ verified with a response rate of 70% or more, as of 15 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Cacao Beans had 7 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 4 the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate than a month ago, so the catalog a buyer browses today includes more recent entries. Compare the listing date when evaluating offers that look similar.
Is the market busy?
30 of the 35 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, more than half joined recently. The category includes a mix of new and established sellers, which expands the pool of options but means buyers must assess each new seller's history. Check listing history before contacting a new supplier.
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
30 of 35 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are common: 20 of 35 list one, and CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN is held by 2 of them. For a shipment requiring origin proof, filter for CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN or ask each shortlisted supplier for the certificate up front.
- 18 of 56 Cacao Beans supply listings on Freshdi (32.1%) were refreshed within 90 days to 15 November 2026, and 7 (12.5%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 15 November 2026, 27 of 35 Cacao Beans suppliers on Freshdi (77.1%) were active, with 12 (34.3%) active within the last month, and 30 new suppliers registered.
- 85.7% of Cacao Beans suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 15 November 2026.
- Among 20 certified Freshdi Cacao Beans supplier profiles, 10.0% hold BUSINESS LICENCE, 10.0% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 10.0% hold Certificate of Incorporation, 5.0% hold AOAC, and 5.0% hold US ISO 20809 -Cypress essential oil; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Cacao Beans offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
CIF43.7%
As of 15 November 2026, CIF leads the trade terms of Cacao Beans supply on Freshdi at 43.7%, followed by FOB at 32.9% and EXW at 9%.
760–2909
USD/MT FOBTypical Cacao Beans supply prices on Freshdi run from USD 760 to 2,909 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 2,250 across 109 listings, as of 15 November 2026.
20MT median
Most Cacao Beans listings on Freshdi set a minimum order between 2 and 22 MT, typically 20 MT, as of 15 November 2026.
20countries
Germany (11.4%), Nigeria (11.4%) and Tanzania (11.4%) lead Cacao Beans supply origins on Freshdi, as of 15 November 2026.
Cacao Beans listings show a typical price range of USD 760 - 2,909 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 2,250 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Cacao Beans is 20 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 2 to 22 MT, offering buyers a spectrum of order sizes from small to large. Cacao Beans suppliers primarily offer CIF at 43.7% and FOB at 32.9%, with CIF being the leading trade term among listings. For Cacao Beans, payment is most commonly made via T/T at 41.3% of listings, with L/C used at 17.2%.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 219 requests | 104 products | 0.5 |
| European Union | 33 requests | 104 products | 3.2 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 25 requests | 104 products | 4.2 |
| ASEAN | 19 requests | 104 products | 5.5 |
| India | 18 requests | 104 products | 5.8 |
Worldwide, 104 listings meet 219 buyer requests - 0.5 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The European Union sends 33 requests (15.1%), and there the same 104 listings make 3.2 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
FOB is the clearest mismatch: more than half of buyer requests (60.8%) ask for it, but only 32.9% of listings offer it (167 supply vs 172 demand observations), buyers ask for it 27.9 pts more often than suppliers offer. CIF runs the other way - 43.7% of listings against 32% of buyer requests, suppliers offer it 11.7 pts more often than buyers ask for it.
L/C is the widest payment gap: 25.4% of buyer requests (25.4%) ask for it, but only 17.2% of listings accept it (186 supply vs 171 demand observations), buyers ask for it 8.2 pts more often than suppliers offer. Western Union is the reverse gap - 12.3% of listings vs 2.2% of buyer requests, suppliers offer it 10.1 pts more often than buyers ask for it. Most listings still expect T/T (41.3%).
Buyers ask for Jamaican origin in 2 requests with no listings from this origin - an opening for Jamaican suppliers. Nigeria and Madagascar have more listings than requests (7 requests vs 21, 2 requests vs 4) - buyers already have choice from those origins.
- On Freshdi, the median Cacao Beans buyer price is USD 33 across 8 buyer prices, below the USD 2,250 supply median across 109 listings, as of 15 November 2026.
- For Cacao Beans on Freshdi, FOB is the widest trade term gap - 60.8% of buyer requests against 32.9% of listings - while CIF runs the other way at 43.7% of listings against 32% of requests, as of 15 November 2026.
- For Cacao Beans on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 25.4% of buyer requests against 17.2% of listings - while Western Union runs the other way at 12.3% of listings against 2.2% of requests, as of 15 November 2026.
- Freshdi had 104 Cacao Beans listings against 219 buyer requests (0.5 listings per request), and buyers in the European Union posted 33 of them (3.2 listings per request), in the 90 days to 15 November 2026.
- Cacao Beans buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Nigeria 7 times against 21 listings, Madagascar 2 times against 4 listings and Jamaica 2 times with no listings, in the 90 days to 15 November 2026.
- India (18), Nigeria (17) and the United Arab Emirates (15) sent the most of the 219 Cacao Beans buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 15 November 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Cacao Beans
Freshdi received 14 buyer requests for Cacao Beans in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Cacao Beans suppliers
56 listings from 35 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
The typical minimum order quantity for Cacao Beans is 20.0 MT, with listings ranging from 2.0 to 22.0 MT. This range allows small-volume buyers to find options, though most suppliers operate at or above 20 MT, meaning buyers with lower volumes may need to negotiate or consider blending with other purchases to meet supplier thresholds.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Cacao Beans, appearing in 43.7% of supplier listings on Freshdi. While it's the leading term, buyers should verify the exact term each supplier uses, as demand for CIF is higher than supply, creating a mismatch that could lead to unexpected cost or logistics burdens if not addressed upfront.
T/T is the most frequently used payment term for Cacao Beans, adopted by 41.3% of suppliers on Freshdi. It's the default expectation in most quotes, but a notable gap exists between buyer demand and supplier supply—buyers seeking L/C or other terms may find limited options, requiring direct negotiation to secure preferred payment conditions.
Cacao Beans listings show a massive price spread of 6,718.2%, indicating high variability in quality and origin. Trade terms are mismatched: 60.8% of buyer requests demand FOB, but only 32.9% of suppliers offer it, creating a 27.9-point gap. Meanwhile, CIF is over-supplied by suppliers (43.7%) compared to buyer demand (32%), and payment terms like L/C are under-supplied, with a 8.2-point gap, making direct negotiation essential for alignment.
Post a buying request detailing your required grade, volume, destination, and preferred trade or payment terms. Browse live Cacao Beans listings directly to compare current offers, or contact a verified supplier directly to confirm availability, pricing, and compliance with your specific requirements before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Cacao Beans listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 7 November 2026 - 56 active listings, 14 buyer requests, 104 source documents, and 707 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Cacao Beans type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Cacao Beans, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Demand-versus-supply differences in trade and payment term shares are stated in percentage points, and origin rows add buyer requests per listing. Each figure carries its market scope - global - beside the number rather than in a footnote.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Cacao Beans
Freshdi files Cacao Beans under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Cocoa Beans. Next to Cacao Beans, Freshdi lists Cocoa Cartons, Koro Beans, Fermented Raw Cocoa Beans, Cocoa Bars and Cocoa Beans Shell in the same group. Freshdi maps Cacao Beans to the commodity Cocoa Beans, HS code 1801. Cacao Beans drew 14 buyer requests on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026. Looking for Cacao Beans? Post a buying request on Freshdi and compare the quotations suppliers send.
What sets a Cacao Beans quote
The details below help you judge a Cacao Beans bulk price before you ask suppliers to quote.
Where are Cacao Beans suppliers based?
Germany has the most Cacao Beans suppliers on Freshdi (11%), followed by Nigeria (11%) and Tanzania (11%), as of November 2026. At least 8 countries appear among the Cacao Beans suppliers, and the top three hold just 33% of them.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11% | 4 |
| Nigeria | 11% | 4 |
| Tanzania | 11% | 4 |
| Cameroon | 6% | 2 |
| Indonesia | 6% | 2 |
| Kenya | 6% | 2 |
| South Africa | 6% | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 6% | 2 |
Each origin brings its own freight cost and paperwork, so compare landed costs, not only prices.
Which shipping and payment terms are usual for Cacao Beans?
As of November 2026, Cocoa Beans offers on Freshdi most often state CIF (44%); Cacao Beans terms may differ.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 44% |
| FOB | Incoterm | 33% |
| EXW | Incoterm | 9% |
| CFR | Incoterm | 4% |
| FCA | Incoterm | 3% |
| FAS | Incoterm | 3% |
| DDP | Incoterm | 2% |
| CIP | Incoterm | 1% |
Shares across Cocoa Beans, a reference only for Cacao Beans deals.
What other products sit next to Cacao Beans?
Cacao Beans is part of Cocoa Beans on Freshdi, next to Premium Cocoa Beans, Organic Cocoa Beans and Dried Cocoa Beans. Among them, Premium Cocoa Beans counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 332.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Beans | Broader category | 148 |
| Premium Cocoa Beans | Related category | 332 |
| Organic Cocoa Beans | Related category | 296 |
| Dried Cocoa Beans | Related category | 265 |
| Raw Cocoa Beans | Related category | 245 |
| Dry Cocoa Beans | Related category | 234 |
| Sundried Cocoa Beans | Related category | 215 |
| Fermented Cocoa Beans | Related category | 213 |
Browse the sub-groups for a closer match, or the parent group for more choice.
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. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| 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. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.