Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Raw Cocoa Beans sourcing decisions with real market data
Nigeria (15.8%) and Cameroon (11.2%) lead the 260 Raw Cocoa Beans suppliers, with Indonesia at 6.5%. The typical range is USD 427 - 2,710 per metric ton FOB, centered on a USD 2,111 median. Buyer inquiries fell 98% to 1 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Raw Cocoa Beans on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
555supply
Freshdi lists 555 active Raw Cocoa Beans supply listings as of 18 October 2026.
260companies
Freshdi has 260 active Raw Cocoa Beans suppliers, 2.0% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 18 October 2026.
52origins
Freshdi Raw Cocoa Beans suppliers come from 52 countries, led by Nigeria at 15.8%, as of 18 October 2026.
-98% over 12m
Freshdi received 1 buyer inquiries for Raw Cocoa Beans in the 30 days to 18 October 2026, down 98% from the previous 30 days.
260 suppliers are actively offering Raw Cocoa Beans, with 44 of them updating their listings in the last 30 days. This level of activity shows a dynamic market where suppliers are responsive to buyer needs, meaning new or revised terms can be found relatively quickly. It also suggests that while the category is broad, there's consistent movement in supply, which helps buyers stay informed and avoid outdated offers. 555 listings are currently live, covering a wide range of grades, origins, and packaging options. This depth means buyers can find a close match for their specific requirements without needing to start from scratch or rely on custom quotes. The volume also implies that suppliers treat this category as a priority, ensuring regular updates and availability. Suppliers come from 52 countries, with Nigeria contributing 15.8% of the total. This broad geographic spread offers buyers significant flexibility in sourcing — they can compare different origins, harvest times, and quality profiles across regions, reducing reliance on a single source and helping to hedge against supply disruptions. Only 1 buyer inquiry came in over the last 30 days, a sharp 98% drop from the previous period. This sudden decline suggests the market may be quiet right now, possibly due to seasonal shifts or reduced demand. For buyers, it's a signal to act quickly — while interest is low, it could mean better pricing or availability if they reach out before the market reactivates.
Freshdi recorded 48 buyer requests for Raw Cocoa Beans globally in the 365 days to 18 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 555 active Raw Cocoa Beans supply listings from 260 suppliers in 52 countries, drawn from 136 source documents and 866 supply observations over the 365 days to 18 October 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Raw Cocoa Beans on Freshdi declined 98% in the 30 days to 18 October 2026 against the 30 days before, with 85.27% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 251 days.
- Freshdi received 48 buyer requests for Raw Cocoa Beans in the 365 days to 18 October 2026 against 555 active listings — 11.6 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Raw Cocoa 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.
- The most-contacted verified Raw Cocoa Beans supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 18 October 2026 and replied to 90% of them.
- 2 of the 260 Raw Cocoa Beans suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 18 October 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?
Raw Cocoa Beans had 79 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 22 from the previous month. The catalog is growing rapidly, so the offers available today are newer than those seen a month ago. Compare the listing dates when evaluating offers to ensure the one chosen reflects current market conditions.
Is the market busy?
Only 4 of the 260 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so the pool is mostly made up of long-standing sellers. These suppliers have a history of consistent listings, which makes their offers easier to assess over time. The small number of new entries limits the variety of fresh perspectives in the category. Review each supplier's listing history before contacting them.
4416.9% of 260
2911.2% of 260
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Can these suppliers be trusted?
228 of 260 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can reach out to several verified sellers at once. Certificates are held by 90 of 260 suppliers, and FDA_REGISTRATION is the most common, held by 6 of them. For a shipment requiring FDA compliance, filter the list to include only those with FDA_REGISTRATION.
- Freshdi refreshed 164 of 555 Raw Cocoa Beans supply listings (29.5%) within 90 days to 18 October 2026, and 79 (14.2%) within 30 days.
- 179 of 260 Raw Cocoa Beans suppliers on Freshdi (68.8%) were active in the 12 months to 18 October 2026, with 44 (16.9%) active within the last month, and 4 suppliers registered during the year.
- 87.7% of Raw Cocoa Beans suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 18 October 2026.
- Among 90 certified Freshdi Raw Cocoa Beans supplier profiles, 6.7% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 6.7% hold HACCP, 5.6% hold SGS, 4.4% hold ISO, and 3.3% hold HALAL; 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 Raw Cocoa 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.
CIF47.9%
CIF is the leading trade term for Raw Cocoa Beans supply on Freshdi at 47.9%, followed by FOB at 37.7% and EXW at 5%, as of 18 October 2026.
427–2710
USD/MT FOBRaw Cocoa Beans supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 427 and 2,710 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 2,111 across 109 listings, as of 18 October 2026.
20MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Raw Cocoa Beans on Freshdi is 20 MT, with most listings between 10 and 20 MT, as of 18 October 2026.
52countries
Nigeria (15.8%), Cameroon (11.2%) and Indonesia (6.5%) lead Raw Cocoa Beans supply origins on Freshdi, as of 18 October 2026.
Raw Cocoa Beans listings show a typical price range of USD 427 - 2,710 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median price landing at USD 2,111 per metric ton. The typical minimum order quantity for Raw Cocoa Beans is 20 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 10 to 20 MT. Suppliers for Raw Cocoa Beans primarily offer CIF at 47.9% of listings, with FOB at 37.7%, indicating that a majority of suppliers include freight and insurance costs in the quoted price. Payment terms for Raw Cocoa Beans are predominantly T/T at 53.3%, with L/C at 18.5%, reflecting a strong preference for bank transfers among suppliers.
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 255 requests | 136 products | 0.5 |
| European Union | 38 requests | 136 products | 3.6 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 26 requests | 136 products | 5.2 |
| ASEAN | 21 requests | 136 products | 6.5 |
| USMCA | 20 requests | 136 products | 6.8 |
Worldwide, 136 listings meet 255 buyer requests - 0.5 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The European Union sends 38 requests (14.9%), and there the same 136 listings make 3.6 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
EXW is the clearest mismatch: 14.4% of buyer requests ask for it, yet only 5% of listings offer it (186 supply vs 187 demand observations), buyers ask for it 9.4 pts more often than suppliers offer. CIF runs the other way - 47.9% of listings against 38.3% of requests, suppliers offer it 9.6 pts more often than buyers ask. A supplier able to quote EXW stands out.
L/C is the widest payment gap: 33% of buyer requests ask for it, but only 18.5% of listings accept it (237 supply vs 183 demand observations), buyers ask for it 14.5 pts more often than suppliers offer. T/T is the reverse: 53.3% of listings against 40% of requests, suppliers offer it 13.3 pts more often than buyers ask. Suppliers offering L/C stand out to buyers.
Buyers ask for American Samoa origin in 3 requests with no listings from this origin yet - an opening for American Samoa suppliers. Nigeria has 18 listings against 7 requests (0.39 requests per listing), more listings than requests - buyers have choice.
- Buyers price Raw Cocoa Beans at a USD 33 median across 9 buyer prices on Freshdi, below the USD 2,111.4 supply median across 109 listings, as of 18 October 2026.
- For Raw Cocoa Beans on Freshdi, EXW is the widest trade term gap - 14.4% of buyer requests against 5% of listings - while CIF runs the other way at 47.9% of listings against 38.3% of requests, as of 18 October 2026.
- For Raw Cocoa Beans on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 33% of buyer requests against 18.5% of listings - while T/T runs the other way at 53.3% of listings against 40% of requests, as of 18 October 2026.
- Freshdi had 136 Raw Cocoa Beans listings against 255 buyer requests (0.5 listings per request), and buyers in the European Union posted 38 of them (3.6 listings per request), in the 90 days to 18 October 2026.
- Raw Cocoa Beans buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Nigeria 7 times against 18 listings, American Samoa 3 times with no listings and Madagascar 2 times against 4 listings, in the 90 days to 18 October 2026.
- India (19), Nigeria (17) and China (16) sent the most of the 255 Raw Cocoa Beans buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 18 October 2026.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Raw Cocoa Beans
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Browse all Raw Cocoa Beans suppliers
555 listings from 260 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
The typical minimum order quantity for Raw Cocoa Beans is 20 MT, with a range from 10 to 20 MT across current listings. This consistent minimum suggests that suppliers expect substantial volumes, making it difficult for small-scale buyers to enter the market without significant upfront investment or volume commitments.
CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Raw Cocoa Beans, appearing in 47.9% of supplier listings on Freshdi. However, buyers should verify the exact term being offered, as demand for CIF is slightly lower than supply, indicating a potential mismatch that could affect shipping costs and responsibilities.
T/T is the most frequently used payment term for Raw Cocoa Beans, adopted by 53.3% of suppliers on Freshdi. This term is standard in the industry, but buyers must confirm it with each supplier as demand for alternative terms like L/C is higher than supply, creating a notable gap in payment flexibility.
87.7% of the 260 Raw Cocoa Beans suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 228 verified accounts and 90 listing a certificate. FDA registration is the top certification, held by 6 suppliers, providing a strong signal of compliance and quality control that buyers can use to assess reliability and regulatory adherence.
Post a buying request specifying the required grade, volume, and destination, or browse live Raw Cocoa Beans listings directly on Freshdi. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare pricing, terms, and certifications before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Raw Cocoa Beans listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 9 October 2026 - 555 active listings, 44 buyer requests, 136 source documents, and 866 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 Raw Cocoa 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 Raw Cocoa 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.