Common questions
FAQ
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Orders & pricing
Do you have a minimum order?
Yes β MOQ is shown on each product page, typically 1 metric tonne (MT) for food and beverages, 25 MT for some sugar and rice categories, 1,000 units for cleaning consumables. Mixed-container orders are negotiable on request.
Why don't you show fixed prices online?
Wholesale prices move with origin, FX, container cost, and shipping window. Showing a static price invites disappointment. We send indicative prices online; the final number comes with the written quote, locked for 14 days.
Can I get volume-based pricing?
Yes. Our repeat-order programme offers three tiers: standard, preferred (10β25 MT/quarter), and strategic (40+ MT/quarter with locked quarterly price). Ask your account manager.
Shipping & delivery
Which Incoterms do you support?
EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP. Most EU buyers choose DAP or DDP for predictable landed cost; non-EU buyers usually prefer FOB Rotterdam.
What are typical lead times?
From deposit confirmation: 7 days for stocked items, 14β21 days for sourcing-based orders, 30β45 days for OEM/private label. We track actual lead times and our variance is under 2 days.
Can you deliver to a specific port?
Yes β Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Marseille, Genoa, Algeciras, Gdansk, and others. Tell us the Incoterms and we'll quote the freight.
Documentation
What documents come with each shipment?
Standard: commercial invoice, packing list, Certificate of Origin (COO), health certificate, COA per lot. Optional on request: phytosanitary certificate, halal certificate, kosher certificate, organic, fumigation certificate, MSDS, custom declarations.
Can you send documents ahead of the shipment?
Yes β pre-shipment documents are sent by email 48 hours before the container leaves the origin port. Hard copies arrive with the goods.
Payment & terms
Which payment methods do you accept?
Bank transfer (EUR, USD, GBP), letters of credit at sight, and open-account terms for buyers with 3+ successful shipments. Cards aren't accepted at the wholesale level.
What's the deposit structure?
30% deposit on order confirmation, 70% balance against copy of Bill of Lading. For new buyers we require 50/50 until the third shipment.
Account & data
Do I need to create an account to send an inquiry?
No. You can build an inquiry list and send a quote request without signing up. Creating a "profile" only saves your details in this browser so future checkouts are faster.
Where is my data stored?
In your browser's localStorage, on this device only. We don't run a server-side account system. Clearing site data or using "Clear profile" on the account page deletes it.
Will I see a price total when I send an inquiry?
The total is indicative. Actual pricing depends on quantity breaks, current shipping, and the Incoterm you choose β final numbers come back in the quote email within 24 hours.
Still have questions?
Send a question and your contact details β we reply within 24 hours.
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