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Price valid until 17 Oct 2025

$2,500/MT
In stockRaw Cocoa Beans exported by Balingi Trading Company (PTY) Ltd carries a premium position, with pricing exceeding market benchmarks by 8%.

Minimum order quantity: 1 MT

Open to price negotiation

Supplier Country: South Africa

Export market: Greece, Canada, United States, Afghanistan, Kosovo


Key Takeaways

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CIF Shipping Coverage
T/T Payment Security
Durban Port Logistics

Product Specifications

Minimum Order Quantity:

1 MT

Trade Term:

CIF

Payment Term:

T/T

Port Of Loading:

durban port

Balingi Trading Company (PTY) Ltd

5.0

South Africa FlagSouth Africa

1 yrs

Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Retail, Trade

SOUTH AFRIACA

Activity signals

Avg Response Time

≤ 5 days

Response Rate

1%

Inquiry Open Rate

96%

Total inquiries received

1143

Export Markets

Based on the information provided by the supplier.

Greece FlagGreece

Canada FlagCanada

United States FlagUnited States

Afghanistan FlagAfghanistan

Kosovo FlagKosovo

Middle East

43%

East Asia

21%

Western Europe

14%

North America

14%

Central America & Caribbean

7%

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Product descriptions from the supplier

Raw Cocoa Beans Specification

  1. Product Description

Raw, unroasted cocoa beans obtained from fully fermented and dried cocoa pods (Theobroma cacao), intended for processing into cocoa products.

  1. Origin

Country of Origin: [Specify – e.g., Africa , Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ecuador]

Region: [Optional – specific region within the country]

  1. Physical Characteristics Parameter Specification Moisture Content Max. 6–7% Bean Count 80–100 beans per 100g Fermentation Rate 70–90% well-fermented beans Mouldy Beans Max. 3% Slaty Beans Max. 3% Insect-Damaged Beans Max. 2% Flat Beans Max. 1% Foreign Matter Max. 0.5% Broken Beans Max. 2% Bean Size Medium to large (typically 1.0–1.2g per bean)
  2. Chemical Characteristics Parameter Specification pH 5.2–6.0 Fat Content 50–57% (dry basis) Free Fatty Acid (FFA) Max. 1.75% Ochratoxin A (OTA) < 2 µg/kg (EU regulation limit) Pesticide Residues Within local and international limits (e.g., EU, FDA)
  3. Microbiological Parameters Microorganism Limit Salmonella spp. Absent in 25g Total Plate Count < 10⁴ CFU/g Yeast & Moulds < 10³ CFU/g
  4. Packaging

Type: Jute bags (lined or unlined), or food-grade polypropylene bags

Net Weight per Bag: 60 kg / 62.5 kg / 69 kg (depending on local standard)

Labeling: Product name, origin, lot number, weight, and harvest date

  1. Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place

Avoid direct sunlight and contact with moisture

Keep away from chemicals, pests, and strong odors

  1. Shelf Life

Up to 12–18 months under proper storage conditions

  1. Certifications (if applicable):

Organic (e.g., USDA, EU Organic)

Fair Trade

Rainforest Alliance

UTZ Certified

ISO 22000 / HACCP Compliance

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Raw cocoa beans

$2,500

/ MT

Min. order: Negotiable

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Balingi Trading Company (PTY) Ltd
Balingi Trading Company (PTY) Ltd
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1 yrs

South Africa FlagSouth Africa

5.0

Balingi Claurain (Founder/ Owner)

Active

Response Rate: 1%

Avg Response Time: ≤ 5 days

Year Established: 2023

Business type

Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Retail, Trade