What buyers should specify
India cocoa buyers should include Ghana origin preference, bean quality expectations, moisture tolerance, bagging, tonnage, destination port, and required export documents.
Spec fields to include
Attach buyer-defined fields early so suppliers can compare current lots without assuming price, stock, documents, or route readiness.
- origin preference
- bean count or grade
- moisture range
- defect tolerance
- bagging
- destination port
Buyer spec table
Use these fields as RFQ prompts. Typical target/range values are buyer-defined and must be confirmed against current lot documents.
| Field | Typical target/range | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Buyer-defined origin preference | Origin affects documentation and quality expectations. |
| Moisture | Buyer must define tolerance | Moisture and defect levels drive acceptance checks. |
| Bagging | Jute bag size or buyer-specific packing | Packing affects handling and container planning. |
| Quality analysis | Supplier-confirmed lot evidence | Quality reports must match current lot and route. |
Common grades
- export-grade cocoa beans
- main crop lots
- origin-specific beans
RFQ document checklist
Ask for only the documents the buyer or destination requires, then wait for supplier-confirmed lot evidence.
- COA
- certificate of origin
- phytosanitary certificate
- quality and moisture analysis
Packaging and shipment notes
60-65 kg jute bags or buyer-specified export packaging. Quote accuracy improves when buyers include destination port, Incoterm, target timeline, and any mandatory certificates.
Destination questions
Origin Direct can only route a useful RFQ when the buyer defines the route and compliance context.
- destination port
- 1 MT trial or container demand
- origin preference
- quality and moisture report requirements
For a document-first checklist, review Cocoa RFQ documents.
Buyer-fit note
Cocoa demand is strongest when the RFQ includes intended use: chocolate, cocoa processing, trading, and ingredient manufacturing. Origin Direct uses this information to route qualified requests without promising fixed MOQ, price, or availability before supplier confirmation. Commercial terms remain supplier-confirmed before outbound follow-up.
RFQ routing and privacy
Origin Direct is an independent sourcing/RFQ desk. Buyer details stay private while requirements are reviewed, and anonymized supplier routing happens only for quote preparation after the buyer gives partner-sharing permission.
How the sourcing desk works