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Indonesia (27.8%) and Vietnam (16%) lead the 586 Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers, with India at 7%, so most supply comes from a few key nations with limited alternatives. The typical range is USD 850 - 2,909 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 1,912 median, meaning prices vary widely and buyers should assess quality and origin carefully. Buyer inquiries fell 76.8% to 32 in the last 30 days. Buyers request FOB more often than suppliers offer it - a 10.4 percentage point gap - so a FOB price must be explicitly asked for.

Window365 daysData as ofSample1,668 listings · 2,452 supply observations · 214 buyer requests
1668Robusta Coffee Bean supply
954New supply in 12 months
$1,912Robusta Coffee Bean price
CIFLeading term
Robusta Coffee Bean · last 12 monthsNov 2025 – Oct 2026
Price · median USD/MT FOB$1623.07
Supply119 +52.6%
01

What is in this market?

The size and shape of Robusta Coffee Bean on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.

Products

1,668supply

Buyers can compare 1,668 active Robusta Coffee Bean supply listings on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.

Suppliers

586companies

586 active Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers, 4.3% of all suppliers on the platform, sell on Freshdi as of 15 November 2026.

Countries

69origins

Freshdi lists Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers from 69 countries, led by Indonesia at 27.8%, as of 15 November 2026.

Trending · inquiries

-76.8% over 12m

Robusta Coffee Bean drew 32 buyer inquiries on Freshdi in the 30 days to 15 November 2026, down 76.8% from the previous 30 days.

586 suppliers are actively offering Robusta Coffee Beans, creating a broad pool from which buyers can choose. This level of supplier activity ensures strong competition on pricing and terms, giving buyers more leverage to negotiate favorable conditions without relying on a single source. 1,668 listings are currently active, covering a wide range of grades, pack sizes, and processing methods. With such depth, buyers are likely to find a close match to their specific needs without having to start from scratch or wait for a custom quote. Suppliers come from 69 countries, offering a vast geographic spread. This diversity means buyers can source from regions with unique growing conditions or regulatory advantages, and it reduces reliance on any one nation’s supply chain disruptions. Buyer inquiries dropped 76.8% to just 32 in the last 30 days, signaling a sharp decline in demand. This sudden drop suggests buyers may be reevaluating their Robusta sourcing plans, making it a timely moment to assess current offers before interest rebounds.

Trending — demand and supply activity, daily counts
Buyer inquiries · demandSupplier quotations · supply
Dec 2025 – Oct 2026trend -76.8% · volatility 134.71%

Buyers posted 214 requests for Robusta Coffee Bean globally on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026.

Quotable — Freshdi Robusta Coffee Bean market size
  • Over the 365 days to 15 November 2026, Freshdi tracked 1,668 active Robusta Coffee Bean supply listings from 586 suppliers in 69 countries, built on 387 source documents and 2,452 supply observations.
  • Compared with the previous 30 days, buyer inquiries for Robusta Coffee Bean on Freshdi declined 76.8% in the 30 days to 15 November 2026, with 134.71% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 334 days.
  • Robusta Coffee Bean on Freshdi drew 214 buyer requests in the 365 days to 15 November 2026 for 1,668 active listings — 7.8 listings per request globally.
02

Who exactly is selling?

The verified Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.

Sosa Merchant Solutions

Silver – membership plan badge
1 yrs

Distributor/Wholesaler, Trading Company

Austria – country flag, supplier location, market insight supplier card

5.0

Verification level 3

Export: Robusta Coffee Bean

PREMIUM GRADE ROBUSTA BROWN COFFEE BEANS 10kg,60kg PACKAGING/WHERE TO BUY UNROASTED ROBSUTA COFFEE BEANS EXPORT QUALITY – product thumbnail, market insight supplier cardSC 18 Premium Green Robusta Coffee Beans Washed Bold Taste 60kg Jute Bags Columbian Coffee – product thumbnail, market insight supplier cardPremium Green Robusta Raw Coffee Beans 10kg OEM Bags Private Label Available – product thumbnail, market insight supplier card
Official Filing certifiedTechnical DataSheet certifiedPATRON SILVER EU DATASHEET certified
1
Inquiries Received
91%
Response rate
3
Products
View online store

WOLU ARTHA GLOBAL

Bronze – membership plan badge

Trading Company

Indonesia – country flag, supplier location, market insight supplier card

5.0

Verification level 2

COLOMBIA HUILA SUPREMO ARABICA GREEN COFFEE BEANS SCREEN SIZE 17/18 FULL WASHED G1 – product thumbnail, market insight supplier cardARABICA GREEN COFFEE BEANS PREMIUM QUALITY FULL WASHED, CUPPING SCORE 85.3 – product thumbnail, market insight supplier cardVIETNAMESE ARABICA GREEN BEANS COFFEE FULL WASHED FOR BULK, EXPORT QUALITY – product thumbnail, market insight supplier card
Legal Entity Decree certifiedHALAL certified
0
Inquiries Received
80%
Response rate
5
Products
View online store
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How this list is ranked

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.

Quotable — most-contacted Freshdi Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers
  • In the 30 days to 15 November 2026, the most-contacted verified Robusta Coffee Bean supplier on Freshdi got 1 buyer inquiries and answered 91% of them.
  • 2 of the 586 Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 15 November 2026.
03

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.

Block 1 · Product freshness

Is there much new product?

112
6.7% of total products64.7% vs previous month
317refreshed within 90 days · 19.0%
752first listed within 6 months · 45.1%

Robusta Coffee Bean gained 112 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 68 the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate, so the catalog a buyer sees today includes more recent entries than it did last month. Compare the listing date when evaluating offers that appear similar.

Total Listings · by quarter
64
Nov – Jan 26
136
Feb – Apr 26
489
May – Jul 26
263
Aug – Oct 26
Block 2 · Market density

Is the market busy?

586Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers in total
377 · 64.3%active in the last 12 months
34newly registered in 12 months

34 of the 586 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing suppliers. The category is dominated by sellers with a long history of listings, which provides a consistent base of options. Review each supplier's listing history before contacting them.

Activity tiers · by each supplier's last update
HighActive within 1 month

8614.7% of 586

MediumActive within 3 months

8514.5% of 586

LowActive within 6 months

10217.4% of 586

Block 3 · Suppliers trust

Can these suppliers be trusted?

certifications n = 182 profiles
Certification distribution
HACCP8.8%
FDA_REGISTRATION8.2%
HALAL8.2%
CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN4.4%
ISO3.8%
83.1%of Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers verified — 487 of 586

487 of 586 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so buyers can reach out to several verified sellers at once. 182 of 586 list a certificate, and HACCP is the most common, held by 16 of them. For a shipment requiring HACCP compliance, filter the list to include only those with that certification.

Quotable — Freshdi Robusta Coffee Bean supply stability
  • 317 of 1,668 Robusta Coffee Bean supply listings on Freshdi (19.0%) were refreshed within 90 days to 15 November 2026, and 112 (6.7%) within 30 days.
  • 377 of 586 Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers on Freshdi (64.3%) were active in the 12 months to 15 November 2026, with 86 (14.7%) active within the last month, and 34 suppliers registered during the year.
  • As of 15 November 2026, 83.1% of Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers on Freshdi are verified.
  • Across 182 certified Robusta Coffee Bean supplier profiles on Freshdi, 8.8% hold HACCP, 8.2% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 8.2% hold HALAL, 4.4% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, and 3.8% hold ISO; one profile can hold several certificates.
04

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.

ASupply insight — what sellers are offering

Default settings of a typical Robusta Coffee Bean 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.

Leading term

CIF39.1%

As of 15 November 2026, CIF leads the trade terms of Robusta Coffee Bean supply on Freshdi at 39.1%, followed by FOB at 35.4% and EXW at 12.8%.

Typical price

850–2909

USD/MT FOB

As of 15 November 2026, Robusta Coffee Bean supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 850 and 2,909 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 1,912 across 345 listings.

MOQ

22MT median

As of 15 November 2026, Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers on Freshdi typically ask a minimum order of 22 MT, with most listings between 15 and 25 MT.

Origins

69countries

Indonesia (27.8%), Vietnam (16%) and India (7%) lead Robusta Coffee Bean supply origins on Freshdi, as of 15 November 2026.

Trade terms offered
CIF39.1%
FOB35.4%
EXW12.8%
CFR6.8%
Payment terms accepted
T/T45.3%
L/C16.1%
MoneyGram9.1%
Western Union8.8%
Each type in one sentence

Robusta Coffee Bean listings show a typical price range of USD 850 - 2,909 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 1,912. Arabica accounts for 15.9% of priced listings at a median of USD 850, Robusta makes up 8.1% with a median of USD 1,800, Green Bean is represented in 6.4% at USD 1,912, and Roasted Bean appears in 1.2% at a median of USD 8,891, indicating significant variation by product form and grade. The typical minimum order quantity for Robusta Coffee Bean is 22 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 15 to 25 MT, offering buyers a consistent but substantial order size threshold. For Robusta Coffee Bean, suppliers offer CIF at 39.1% and FOB at 35.4%, with CIF being the leading trade term in the category. T/T is the most commonly used payment term at 45.3% of listings, followed by L/C at 16.1%, reflecting a preference for bank transfers among suppliers.

Robusta Coffee Bean types on Freshdiprice ranges are the middle half (P25–P75), USD/MT, FOB basis
TypeRange (P25–P75)MedianNTermMOQ
arabica750–1962 USD/MT85055CIF22 MT
robusta1513–2012 USD/MT180028CIF22 MT
green bean1912–2111 USD/MT191222CIF22 MT
roasted bean7894–9888 USD/MT88914CIF22 MT
Each type in one sentence

Arabica has the lowest median at USD 850 per metric ton, within a USD 750 - 1,962 range. Robusta lists between USD 1,513 and 2,012 per metric ton, with a median of USD 1,800. Green bean has the tightest range at USD 1,912 - 2,111 per metric ton. Roasted bean carries the highest median of USD 8,891 per metric ton and the widest range, USD 7,894 - 9,888.

BDemand versus supply — where the two sides disagree
Demand · buyersSupply · sellers
Gap 1 · Volume — listings available per buyer request902 requests · 387 listings · 90 days
MarketDemandSupplyOffers/req
Global902 requests387 products
0.4
USMCA189 requests387 products
2.0
Middle East & North Africa178 requests387 products
2.2
United States162 requests387 products
2.4
Gulf Cooperation Council103 requests387 products
3.8

Worldwide, 387 listings meet 902 buyer requests - 0.4 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The USMCA sends 189 of those requests (21%), and there the same 387 listings make 2.0 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.

Gap 2 · Trade termdemand: global, n = 648 · supply: n = 610
45.8%FOB10.4 pts35.4%
4.3%EXW8.5 pts12.8%
4.0%CFR2.8 pts6.8%
4.3%FCA2.5 pts1.8%

FOB leads the gap: 45.8% of buyer requests ask for it against 35.4% of listings (648 demand vs 610 supply observations). EXW runs the other way - 12.8% of listings against 4.3% of requests. A supplier able to quote FOB stands out.

Gap 3 · Payment instrumentdemand: global, n = 559 · supply: n = 641
T/T · bank transfer
47.2%demand · global
45.3%supply
1.9 points apart
L/C · letter of credit
28.9%demand · global
16.1%supply
12.8 points apart

L/C is the widest payment gap: 28.9% of buyer requests ask for it against 16.1% of listings (559 demand vs 641 supply observations). MoneyGram runs the reverse - 9.1% of listings against 0.4% of requests. Suppliers that accept L/C stand out.

Gap 4 · Price range — buyer target against supplier quoteUSD/MT, FOB basis both sides · middle half and median
Robusta Coffee Bean typeBuyer rangeMedianSupplier rangeMedianGap
Arabica1800 – 18001800750 – 1962850-52.8%
Robusta5000 – 500050001513 – 20121800-64.0%
Green bean6 – 661912 – 21111912+31766.7%
Roasted bean2600 – 260026007894 – 98888891+242.0%

Robusta Coffee Bean buyers price at a USD 20 median across 42 buyer prices, below the USD 1,912 supply median (345 observations) - expect negotiation on the first quote.

Gap 5 · Origindemand: global, n = 87 · supply: n = 366
Origins buyers ask for
Brazil23.0%
Vietnam19.5%
Indonesia14.9%
Ethiopia14.9%
Uganda10.3%
Origins suppliers ship from
Indonesia22.1%
Vietnam8.5%
Colombia5.5%
Brazil3.6%
Ethiopia3.3%

Buyers ask for Brazilian origin in 20 requests against only 13 listings (1.54 requests per listing) - an opening for Brazilian suppliers - while Vietnam's 31 listings against 17 requests and Indonesia's 81 listings against 13 requests already give buyers plenty of choice.

Quotable — Freshdi Robusta Coffee Bean demand versus supply
  • On Freshdi, the median Robusta Coffee Bean buyer price is USD 20 across 42 buyer prices, below the USD 1,912 supply median across 345 listings, as of 15 November 2026.
  • On Freshdi, Robusta Coffee Bean buyers price green bean at a USD 6 median (8 buyer prices) against USD 1,912 in listings, as of 15 November 2026.
  • As of 15 November 2026, for Robusta Coffee Bean on Freshdi, FOB is the widest trade term gap - 45.8% of buyer requests against 35.4% of listings - while EXW runs the other way at 12.8% of listings against 4.3% of requests.
  • As of 15 November 2026, for Robusta Coffee Bean on Freshdi, L/C is the widest payment term gap - 28.9% of buyer requests against 16.1% of listings - while MoneyGram runs the other way at 9.1% of listings against 0.4% of requests.
  • Freshdi had 387 Robusta Coffee Bean listings against 902 buyer requests (0.4 listings per request), and buyers in USMCA posted 189 of them (2 listings per request), in the 90 days to 15 November 2026.
  • Robusta Coffee Bean buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Brazil 20 times against 13 listings, Vietnam 17 times against 31 listings and Indonesia 13 times against 81 listings, in the 90 days to 15 November 2026.
  • The United States (162), the United Arab Emirates (79) and India (44) sent the most of the 902 Robusta Coffee Bean buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 15 November 2026.
05

What do I do now?

Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.

Post buying request for Robusta Coffee Bean

Freshdi received 214 buyer requests for Robusta Coffee Bean in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.

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1,668 listings from 586 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.

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Frequently asked about Robusta Coffee Bean on Freshdiprice · MOQ · trade term · payment · origin · certification

Robusta Coffee Bean listings on Freshdi show a median price of USD 1,912 per metric ton, FOB, based on 345 current listings. The price range spans from USD 850 to USD 2,909, indicating a significant spread that reflects differences in quality, origin, and processing methods, so buyers must evaluate each listing's specific attributes rather than relying on a single average.

The typical minimum order quantity for Robusta Coffee Bean is 22.0 MT, with a range from 15.0 to 25.0 MT across current listings. This standard MOQ provides a clear benchmark for buyers, though the flexibility within the low to high range allows smaller or variable volume orders to still be viable depending on supplier terms and buyer needs.

CIF is the most commonly used trade term for Robusta Coffee Bean, cited in 39.1% of supplier listings on Freshdi. While this term is frequently offered, buyers should verify it directly with each supplier as it may not align with their specific logistics or destination requirements, especially when compared to more widely requested terms like FOB.

T/T is the most common payment term for Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers, used by 45.3% of them on Freshdi. It is the default expectation when requesting a quote, but buyers should confirm the exact terms with each supplier, as alternatives like L/C are less common and may require additional due diligence or negotiation.

Freshdi lists four distinct Robusta Coffee Bean grades: roasted bean, green bean, robusta, and arabica. The roasted bean has the highest median price at USD 8,891 per metric ton, while arabica is the lowest at USD 850, and green bean and robusta have moderate pricing and listing volumes, making it essential for buyers to specify the exact grade required in their request.

Robusta Coffee Bean listings show a massive 9460% price spread, reflecting extreme variation in quality and origin. Trade terms also show mismatches: 45.8% of buyer demands request FOB, but only 35.4% of suppliers offer it, creating a 10.4-point gap. Meanwhile, CIF is nearly in balance, and L/C is underrepresented, with a 12.8-point gap, indicating significant negotiation risks in payment and shipping terms.

83.1% of the 586 Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 487 verified accounts. Additionally, 182 suppliers list a certificate, with HACCP being the most common at 16 suppliers, providing buyers with strong signals about compliance, quality, and reliability when evaluating potential partners.

Post a detailed buying request specifying the grade, quantity, destination, and preferred trade or payment terms. Alternatively, browse live Robusta Coffee Bean listings directly on Freshdi to compare current offers. Contacting a verified supplier through either method allows for direct confirmation of availability, pricing, and compliance before finalizing any order.

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Methodology

How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.

Source

Every figure comes from Robusta Coffee Bean listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 30 October 2026 - 1,668 active listings, 133 buyer requests, 387 source documents, and 2,452 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.

How ranges are read

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 Robusta Coffee Bean 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.

One basis only

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 Robusta Coffee Bean, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.

Gaps in percentage points

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.

What counts as what

Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.

Update cadence

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 Robusta Coffee Bean

On Freshdi, Robusta Coffee Bean sits under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Coffee & Coffee Bean. Next to Robusta Coffee Bean, Freshdi lists Zahdi Dates, Nescafé Gold Cappuccino, Tunisian Dates, Instant Arabica Coffee and Khalas Dates in the same group. On Freshdi, Robusta Coffee Bean is tracked as Coffee Beans (HS code 0901). Buyers comparing Robusta Coffee Bean offers on Freshdi look at Form and Species. Buyers posted 214 requests for Robusta Coffee Bean on Freshdi in the 365 days to 15 November 2026. Post a buying request for Robusta Coffee Bean on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.

Buying Robusta Coffee Bean wholesale: the reference


A reference for buying Robusta Coffee Bean wholesale: the facts of this category, then the shared trade terms.

What is the price of Robusta Coffee Bean per unit?


As of November 2026, Coffee Beans offers on Freshdi sit at $750–$1,962/ton FOB, a guide for Robusta Coffee Bean prices.

Price ranges and minimum orders across Coffee Beans; Robusta Coffee Bean offers may differ.
Product typePrice rangeMOQTrade term
Arabica$750–$1,962/ton1–25 tonsFOB
Robusta$1,513–$2,012/ton20–25 tonsCIF
Green bean$1,912–$2,111/ton10–20 tonsCIF
Roasted bean$7,894–$9,888/tonEXW

These figures are for Coffee Beans, not for Robusta Coffee Bean alone, so confirm prices with the suppliers you contact.

Which countries supply the most Robusta Coffee Bean?


On Freshdi, Robusta Coffee Bean comes most often from Indonesia (28% of suppliers), followed by Vietnam (16%) and India (7%), as of November 2026. No single country dominates, as the three leading ones account for 51% of the Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers, which come from at least 8 countries.

The origins of Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers and their share of the supplier base.
CountryShare of suppliersSuppliers
Indonesia28%163
Vietnam16%94
India7%41
Kenya6%37
Ethiopia5%30
Tanzania5%28
Uganda3%19
South Africa2%11

Ask suppliers from several origins, because freight, duties and lead times differ by country.

Do Robusta Coffee Bean suppliers sell FOB or CIF, and how are they paid?


For Robusta Coffee Bean, the nearest reference on Freshdi is Coffee Beans, whose offers most often name CIF (39%) (November 2026 data).

Trade and payment terms across Coffee Beans offers, a reference for Robusta Coffee Bean.
TermTypeShare
CIFIncoterm39%
FOBIncoterm35%
EXWIncoterm13%
CFRIncoterm7%
FCAIncoterm2%
DAPIncoterm1%
DDPIncoterm1%
CPTIncoterm1%

Shares across Coffee Beans, a reference only for Robusta Coffee Bean deals.

Where does Robusta Coffee Bean sit in the product catalogue?


Freshdi lists Robusta Coffee Bean under Coffee & Coffee Bean, alongside Coffee, Dried Coffee Beans and Raw Coffee Beans. Among them, Coffee counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 940.

Where Robusta Coffee Bean sits in the catalogue, with its parent group, sub-groups and neighbouring categories and their listings.
CategoryRelationSuppliers
Coffee & Coffee BeanWider group144
CoffeeSame-group category940
Dried Coffee BeansSame-group category637
Raw Coffee BeansSame-group category592
Organic Coffee BeansSame-group category584
Arabic Coffee BeansSame-group category575
Unwashed Coffee BeansSame-group category572
Liberica Coffee BeansSame-group category570

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.

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.

Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.

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.

Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.