Cocoa Export from Nigeria

JEFFREALITY GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD โ€“ Supplying Quality Cocoa Beans to the World

Overview

Cocoa is one of Nigeriaโ€™s top agricultural exports and a key commodity in the global food and beverage industry. At JEFFREALITY GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD, we supply premium-grade fermented and dried cocoa beans from Nigeria to international buyers for chocolate production, cocoa powder, butter, and other food and cosmetic applications.

As a trusted exporter, we provide well-processed, traceable cocoa sourced from reputable farms in Nigeriaโ€™s cocoa belt.


๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Why Nigerian Cocoa?

Nigeria is the 4th largest cocoa producer in the world, with over 300,000 metric tons produced annually. The countryโ€™s cocoa is known for:

  • ๐ŸŒฟ Rich aroma and deep flavor profile

  • ๐Ÿซ High butter content (up to 55%)

  • โœ… Low mold and slate count

  • ๐ŸŒ Organic and naturally fermented processes

  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Ideal for chocolate makers and processors

Major producing states: Ondo, Cross River, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Delta, and Edo.


๐Ÿ“ฆ Cocoa Products We Export

At JEFFREALITY GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD, we export:

1. Fermented & Dried Cocoa Beans

  • Properly fermented (5โ€“7 days)

  • Dried under hygienic conditions

  • Uniformly graded and bagged

  • Moisture content: โ‰ค 7.5%

2. Unfermented Cocoa Beans (on request)

  • Available for specialized markets

  • Suitable for certain non-chocolate processing industries

๐Ÿงด We can also help source cocoa butter or cocoa powder from local processors upon request.

COCOA EXPORT SPECIFICATIONS


๐Ÿ“ฆ Export Grades (Based on ICCO & NEPC standards):

Grade Description
Grade 1 (Premium) Well-fermented (โ‰ฅ 90%), moisture โ‰ค 6.5%, free from molds and foreign matter
Grade 2 (Standard Export) Moderately fermented (โ‰ฅ 80%), moisture โ‰ค 7.5%, slight insect/mold tolerance
Sub-standard (Non-export) Low fermentation, high moisture, not suitable for direct export

๐Ÿ“Š Technical Specifications:

Parameter Standard Export Specification
Moisture Content โ‰ค 6.5% โ€“ 7.5%
Bean Count 80โ€“120 beans per 100g (commonly 95โ€“105)
Mouldy Beans โ‰ค 3%
Slaty Beans โ‰ค 3% (Grade 1); โ‰ค 6% (Grade 2)
Insect-damaged Beans โ‰ค 3%
Foreign Matter โ‰ค 0.5%
Fermentation Level 80%โ€“100%
Odor & Flavor Characteristic cocoa aroma; no off-smell
Free Fatty Acid (FFA) โ‰ค 1.75%
Purity 100% cocoa beans (non-adulterated)

๐Ÿ“ Country of Origin:

Nigeria (main producing states: Ondo, Cross River, Osun, Ekiti, Abia, Edo, Ogun)


๐Ÿšข Packaging:

  • Bag Type: Jute sacks or sisal bags with inner polyethylene lining (where accepted)

  • Bag Weight: 60kg or 65kg per bag (export standard)

  • Marking: Batch number, weight, grade, country of origin, exporterโ€™s details

  • Fumigation: Required for most destinations


๐Ÿ“ฆ Loading Details:

Container Type Capacity
20ft Container 12โ€“13.5 tons (200โ€“225 bags)
40ft Container 25โ€“27 tons (400โ€“450 bags)

๐ŸŒ HS Code:

1801.00.00 โ€“ Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted


๐Ÿ“„ Export Documentation:

  • Proforma Invoice

  • Packing List

  • Bill of Lading (B/L)

  • Certificate of Origin (from NEPC/NACCIMA)

  • Phytosanitary Certificate (from NAQS)

  • Fumigation Certificate

  • SGS/Intertek/Bureau Veritas Inspection (optional or buyer-requested)

  • Nigeria Export Proceed Form (NXP Form โ€“ from commercial bank)


๐Ÿ’ฐ Export Pricing Basis:

  • FOB (Free On Board) โ€“ Typically used when buyer handles freight

  • CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) โ€“ Exporter arranges shipping

  • EXW (Ex-Works) โ€“ Buyer picks up goods from sellerโ€™s warehouse


๐ŸŽฏ End Uses:

  • Chocolate production

  • Cocoa butter, powder, and liquor processing

  • Beverages and health supplements

  • Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (for cocoa butter)


๐Ÿญ Applications & Uses

Nigerian cocoa is widely used in:

  • ๐Ÿซ Chocolate and confectionery production

  • โ˜• Beverages (cocoa drinks and powders)

  • ๐Ÿฐ Baking and dessert formulations

  • ๐Ÿงด Cocoa butter for skincare and cosmetics

  • ๐Ÿ’Š Nutraceuticals and wellness products


๐ŸŒ Export Demand & Market Reach

Cocoa continues to be a major commodity traded globally, with consistent demand from:

  • ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands (worldโ€™s largest cocoa importer)

  • ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany

  • ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium

  • ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA

  • ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK

  • ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France

  • ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia

  • ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India

  • ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China

The growing artisanal chocolate and organic skincare markets are fueling higher demand for traceable, high-quality cocoa from West Africa.


๐Ÿšข Packaging & Shipping

  • Packaging: 60kg jute bags (standard export size)

  • Container Capacity: ~12.5 MT per 20FT container

  • Shipping Terms: FOB Lagos or Port Harcourt, CFR, CIF available

  • Lead Time: 10โ€“15 working days from payment confirmation


๐Ÿ“ Export Documentation

We provide complete export support, including:

  • Certificate of Origin

  • Phytosanitary Certificate

  • Quality Grading & Analysis Report

  • Fumigation Certificate

  • NEPC Export Permit

  • Third-party inspection (SGS or Bureau Veritas) โ€“ optional


โœ… Why Choose JEFFREALITY GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD?

  • ๐ŸŒฑ Reliable sourcing from certified cocoa farms

  • โš–๏ธ Accurate grading and quality control

  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Proper storage, packaging, and fumigation

  • ๐Ÿ•’ Timely logistics and real-time updates

  • ๐Ÿค Transparent communication and long-term commitment


๐Ÿ“ž Letโ€™s Talk Cocoa Supply

Are you a cocoa bean buyer, chocolate manufacturer, or importer looking for trusted supply?

๐Ÿ“ง Email: jephthahokpowe@gmail.com
๐Ÿ“ž Call/WhatsApp: +234 706 285 0139
๐Ÿ“ Office Address: No. 2, JP Crescent, Rumuosi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

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