Fermented and Dried Cacao Beans

Commercial Quotation: Beni / North Kivu Certified Cacao (DRC)

JAK11 Group – Sourcing Ethical, Certified Cacao

Issued in: Kinshasa, DRC

Date: November 30, 2025

Valid Until: January 31, 2026 (Subject to current market volatility and availability)

1. Product Profile: Beni / North Kivu Certified Cacao

Our Beni cacao is sourced from the fertile, mineral-rich volcanic soils of the North Kivu and Ituri regions. This product is ideal for bulk buyers and processors seeking certified quality that aligns with fair trade and ethical standards.

Certified Quality & Ethical Sourcing

Our beans are cultivated by smallholder farmers in agroforestry systems and are supported by local cooperatives such as ESCO Kivu and SCAK Congo. This deep integration ensures high traceability and adherence to ethical sourcing principles.

Specification

Detail

Product

Fermented and Dried Cacao Beans (Cocoa)

Origin

Beni (North Kivu) and Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Variety

Virunga Amelonado, Trinitario, and Forastero hybrids

Flavor Profile

Deep chocolate base, noticeable notes of black tea, earthy tones, and a light floral acidity. Excellent for robust industrial applications.

Quality Control

Fermented using traditional and improved methods (banana leaves, wooden boxes) and sun-dried on platforms.

Technical Specs

Moisture Content: < 8.0% (Meets international standards)

Foreign Matter: < 0.5%

Mouldy/Slaty/Insect Damaged Beans: Meets or exceeds ICO standards

Supply Capacity

Up to 1,500 MT available for the 2025–2026 season

2. Certifications and Compliance

Our commitment to ethical and sustainable practices is verified by third-party certification bodies:

Certification

Detail

Ethics & Sustainability

Certified Organic, UTZ, and Fair for Life (Confirmed by uploaded documents).

Traceability & Ethics

JAK11 Group works directly with smallholder farmers, and our operations align with local bodies like ESCO Kivu and SCAK Congo, ensuring traceability back to the farm plot.

EUDR Compliance

Our supply chains are fully aligned with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). We provide geolocation traceability and due diligence documentation to certify our beans as deforestation-free (no land cleared after December 31, 2020). Separate storage and transport of compliant beans are maintained.

3. Pricing and Contract Flexibility

Our most competitive pricing is available for clients establishing a long-term supply relationship.

Volume Tier

Price per MT (FOB)

Shipment Port

USD 6,500.00

Mombasa, Kenya

Less than 50 MT

Quotation Required

Contract Flexibility for Bulk Pricing (100 MT Commitment)

The competitive price of USD 6,500.00/MT is available when a client signs a contract for a minimum total commitment of 50 MT.

This volume does not need to be purchased or shipped in a single order. A client may sign a deal for 50 MT to be supplied over a specified period of time (e.g., 6 months) in multiple shipments (e.g., 20 MT, 25 MT). This allows our partners to secure the best price while maintaining flexible logistics.

4. Operational and Payment Terms

Term

Detail

Trade Terms

FOB (Free on Board) Mombasa, Kenya. We can quote CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) upon request once the final destination port is specified.

Payment Method

We prefer secure commercial instruments: Letter of Credit (L/C) or Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), or any other mutually secured bank wire transfer method.

Payment Structure

60% Advance Payment (upon contract signing / L/C issuance).

40% Balance (upon presentation of shipping documents, e.g., Bill of Lading).

Facility Visit

We welcome your team to visit our North Kivu operations for full due diligence and quality verification.