Agricultural Commodities List

Q1: What are the primary commercial quality parameters for raw cashew nuts? A: Quality is primarily judged by Outturn/KOR (48–52 lbs per 80 kg bag), Nut Count (180–200 nuts/kg), Moisture Content (8–10% max), and Foreign Matter (0.5% max). Higher KOR and lower nut counts yield premium market pricing.

Q2: What is the standard packaging and container loading capacity for export? A: RCN is packed in 80 kg clean, ventilated jute bags to allow air circulation and prevent mold during transport. A standard 20ft container holds approximately 17–18 MT, while a 40ft container holds around 26–28 MT.

Q3: Where are the primary sourcing origins for bulk raw cashew nut trade? A: Major global export origins include West Africa (Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Benin, Ghana) and East Africa (Tanzania), with the vast majority shipped to Vietnam and India for industrial deshelling and processing.

Q1: What are the key export specifications for commercial soybean trade? A: Standard export specifications require Moisture at 12–13% max, Protein Content at 35% min, Oil Content at 18–20% min, Foreign Matter/Admixture at 1–2% max, and Split Beans under 10–15%.

Q2: What packaging options are available for bulk soybean shipments? A: Soybeans are exported in bulk vessels for large-scale shipments, or in 50 kg woven polypropylene (PP) bags and 1,000 kg jumbo bags (FIBCs) for containerized cargo (~24–26 MT per 20ft/40ft container).

Q3: What determines the distinction between food-grade and crush-grade soybeans? A: Food-grade soybeans are typically Non-GMO with high protein (>40%), large uniform size, and clear hilum color used for tofu or soy milk. Crush-grade soybeans are traded primarily for their oil and high-protein meal content used in livestock feed.

Q1: What parameters determine the purity and market pricing of sesame seeds? A: Pricing is driven by Purity (98/2 or 99/1 grades, meaning 98–99% pure seed content), Oil Content (48–52% min), Moisture Content (6–8% max), and Free Fatty Acid / FFA (1–2% max to prevent rancidity).

Q2: How are sesame seeds packed and protected during ocean freight? A: They are packaged in 25 kg or 50 kg multi-wall paper or PP bags fitted with inner liners to protect against ambient moisture. Container loads generally average 18–19 MT per 20ft container.

Q3: Where are export-grade sesame seeds predominantly sourced? A: The primary global sourcing origins for natural and white sesame seeds are Sudan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Tanzania, and India, catering to major importing markets in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.