Agricultural Commodity · HS 1801.00 · Fermented Dried

Fermented, sun-dried raw cocoa beans, graded by bean count, cut test and moisture.

Theobroma cacao

Top-quality raw cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao) sourced from dedicated grower estates across Southeast Asia. Naturally box-fermented and sun-dried, yielding rich chocolate aromatics, low acidity, high cocoa butter content, and strict compliance with international chocolate industry standards.

📍 Port of Origin: FOB Bangkok / Laem Chabang, Thailand|🌐 Global Reach: South Asia, Middle East, East Asia, Europe, Americas (CIF / CFR / FOB)

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Fermented dried cocoa beans with rich brown shells

Specification

What we sell against

HS code1801.00 raw cocoa beans, whole

GradesGrade 1 (Superior Quality), Grade 2 (Standard Export), Organic Lots

ParametersBean count 85–100/100g, moisture 6.5–7.5%, mold <3%, slaty <3%, fat content >52%

Packing62.5 kg or 65 kg food-grade natural jute bags with liner or bulk container liners

MOQ1 x 20ft container (~12.5–14 MT) or 40ft container (~24–25 MT)

20ft / 40ft20ft: ~12.5–14 MT (in jute bags); 40ft: ~24–25 MT

AnalysisCut-test report, moisture meter analysis, Phytosanitary, Certificate of Origin, Pesticide residue screening

IncotermsFOB Bangkok / regional ports, CIF major cocoa processing hubs (Amsterdam, Hamburg, Singapore, US ports)

Grades

FCC / ISO 2451 standard cut-test classification

Grade 1 / Superior Quality

Fully fermented beans; maximum 3% moldy, maximum 3% slaty, maximum 2.5% other defects. Bean count under 95 beans per 100 grams.

Grade 2 / Standard Export

Well-fermented beans; maximum 4% moldy, maximum 8% slaty, maximum 6% other defects. Ideal for high-yield industrial grinding and pressing.

Single-Origin / Fine Flavor Batches

Carefully micro-fermented beans from selected clonal selections, delivering distinctive fruity, nutty, and floral flavor profiles for craft bean-to-bar chocolatiers.

Applications

Chocolate manufacture, cocoa butter and confectionery processing

Bean-to-Bar & Industrial ChocolatePrimary feedstock for cocoa liquor, milk and dark chocolate bars, couverture, and confectionery ganaches.

Cocoa Butter & Powder PressingHigh natural fat content (>52%) delivers superior cocoa butter yields for cosmetic and food formulation.

Cocoa Nibs & Health IngredientsClean, roasted and cracked nibs for bakery, muesli toppings, craft brewing and health supplements.

Packing & loading

Breathable packaging and condensation-free stowage

Cocoa beans are hygroscopic; containers are lined with moisture-absorbing craft paper and heavy-duty desiccant poles.

Bagging62.5 kg or 65 kg single food-grade natural jute bags permitting air circulation

Moisture managementStrictly bagged at 6.5% to 7.5% moisture; container floors lined with wooden pallets and cardboard barriers

Condensation preventionMinimum 10 to 14 high-capacity calcium chloride container desiccants installed to prevent container sweat during trans-oceanic voyage

Export documentationPhytosanitary Certificate, Official Cut-Test Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Fumigation Certificate

Trade FAQ

Cocoa beans (coco products) — questions buyers ask

Answers from the trading desk. If yours is not here, put it in the enquiry and it will be answered in the reply.

Standard export shipments feature a bean count between 85 and 100 beans per 100 grams, ensuring plump, well-developed beans with superior nib yield.

We dry our beans to 7.0% (±0.5%) moisture before bagging in breathable jute. We line the shipping container with moisture-trap paper and install hanging desiccant poles along the container ceiling.

Every export lot undergoes a cut test conforming to ISO 2451 standards, assessing 300 cut beans for fermentation percentage, slaty beans, internal mold, insect damage, and germinated seeds.

Logistics & Compliance

Export corridors & destination customs documentation

Shipped directly from Bangkok Port (PAT) and Laem Chabang Deep Sea Port. Every export container of cocoa beans (coco products) (HS Code 1801.00) is supported by authenticated origin documentation, laboratory analysis, and phytosanitary clearance tailored to destination port regulations.

South Asia Route

India & Subcontinent — Nhava Sheva & Kandla

Nhava Sheva (JNPT) · Kandla · Mundra · Chennai · Kolkata · Chittagong

ASEAN-India FTA preferential duty tariffs backed by Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) Form AI Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary, and PQ clearance certificates.

Transit: ~10–14 days

GCC & Arab Gulf

Middle East & GCC — Jebel Ali & Dammam

Jebel Ali (Dubai) · Dammam · Jeddah · Sohar · Hamad

Full Chamber of Commerce legalisation, attested commercial invoices, non-GMO health declarations, and Halal-conforming packaging where requested.

Transit: ~12–16 days

East Asia & ASEAN

East Asia & ASEAN — Hai Phong & Cat Lai

Hai Phong · Cat Lai (HCMC) · Qingdao · Shanghai · Port Klang

Form D (ASEAN) and Form E (ACFTA) duty concessions, standard SGS pre-shipment quality inspection, and express direct carrier bill of ladings.

Transit: ~4–9 days

Western Markets

Europe & Americas — Rotterdam & Hamburg

Rotterdam · Hamburg · Antwerp · New York · Long Beach

Strict EU phytosanitary passporting, ISPM-15 heat-treated fumigated pallets, full chemical COA (Certificate of Analysis), and CITES export permits where applicable.

Transit: ~22–32 days

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