What we do

Agricultural Commodity Sourcing, Trading & Export Logistics

CarverAgri operates as a principal trading house — not a broker. We procure, take quality risk, and manage the full export chain from West and North African growing regions to your port of discharge. Three integrated service lines underpin every transaction.

01 — Sourcing

Direct-Origin Commodity Sourcing

We buy at the farm gate and at primary processing level through a network of vetted co-operatives and licensed processors across Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Nigeria, Sudan and Cameroon. That direct relationship removes the layers of accumulation brokers that inflate cost and obscure provenance.

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Pre-season framework agreements with co-ops locking in allocated volumes
Crop intelligence: humidity, contamination and harvest-yield reports before commitment
Grade selection from Hashabi Grade 1 gum arabic through W240/W320 cashew to Grade A cocoa beans
Lot segregation maintained from collection point to container stuffing
All origins linked to GPS-tracked collection zones for full supply-chain transparency

02 — Trading

Commodity Contracts & Trade Structuring

CarverAgri issues firm sales contracts under standard commodity terms. We carry price risk on our own book and can offer fixed-price, price-to-be-fixed and index-linked structures depending on commodity and buyer preference. Our compliance team handles export licensing, phytosanitary declarations and country-of-origin documentation.

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Incoterms FOB, CFR, CIF and DDP — you choose delivery responsibility
Payment terms: irrevocable LC at sight, LC 90 days, TT against documents
Price structures: fixed, PTBF (ICE/LME basis), and quarterly contract pricing
EU food-safety compliance documentation: pesticide MRL certificates, aflatoxin analysis (B1/total), heavy-metal screening where required
Long-term supply agreements available for volumes above 200 MT per year

03 — Logistics

Export Logistics from West Africa

We manage the physical export from loading port to your nominated port. Our logistics team works with bonded warehouses and approved freight forwarders at Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire), Dakar (Senegal), Lagos (Nigeria) and Tema (Ghana). For liquid commodities such as palm oil and peanut oil we arrange flexitank or IBC solutions within standard 20 ft containers.

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Full container loads (FCL) and shared containers where minimum volumes apply
Flexitank loading for bulk edible oils: palm, groundnut, sesame
Phytosanitary, fumigation and health certificates handled in-country
Bill of lading, SGS/Intertek inspection certificates and packing lists issued per shipment
Port-to-port transit time estimates and weekly vessel schedule monitoring
Documentary collection and LC presentation managed through our banking partners

How a shipment comes together

From origin selection to delivery confirmation — the five stages of every CarverAgri transaction.

Origin selection

We match your specification — grade, moisture ceiling, aflatoxin limit, certifications — against available lots across our sourcing network.

Pre-shipment quality control

An independent inspector (SGS or Intertek) draws samples at the warehouse. Results are reviewed against your spec before the proforma is issued.

Contract & documentation

Sales contract, proforma invoice, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin and analysis report are issued before payment is due.

Export & freight

Goods are stuffed into containers or flexitanks at an approved bonded warehouse, customs cleared and loaded onto the named vessel.

Delivery & traceability record

Full shipping set released against payment. A traceability record linking commodity lot, collection zone and inspection data is provided with every shipment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum order quantity?

For most dry commodities (gum arabic, cashew, sesame, cocoa) the practical minimum is one full container load — typically 18-25 MT depending on commodity bulk density. For edible oils in flexitank the minimum is one flexitank (approximately 20 MT). Smaller trial orders can be discussed for new buyers with established payment terms.

Do you offer organic or Fairtrade-certified lots?

Organic-certified gum arabic (NOP/EU) is available from select Sudanese and Chadian co-operatives. Fairtrade-certified cashew from Cote d'Ivoire is available seasonally. Certified lots carry a price premium and require advance notice as allocated volumes are limited.

Which Incoterms do you trade under?

We regularly trade FOB (Free on Board at origin port), CFR (Cost and Freight to destination), CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid). The right term depends on your import infrastructure and preference for controlling freight and insurance.

How do you ensure quality consistency across shipments?

Pre-shipment sampling by an accredited third party is standard on every lot. For annual contracts we maintain a retained sample library so any quality dispute can be resolved against the original approved sample.

Can you source commodities not listed on the website?

Yes. Our network covers a broader range of West and North African agricultural commodities beyond the core nine listed on the products page. Contact the sourcing desk with your specification.

Ready to place a sourcing inquiry?

Send us your commodity specification, volume requirement and target Incoterm. A sourcing desk responds within one business day.

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