SIERRA LEONE COCOA â?? COMMODITY SUPPLY INFORMATION

Supplier: Nongowa Cocoa Grower Cooperative â?? Sierra Leone
Trading Channel: GSFN Trading Ltd, UK
Commodity: Sierra Leone Dried Cocoa Beans
Origin: Sierra Leone
Trade Basis: FOB

Product:
Dried conventional Sierra Leone cocoa beans, approximately 7% moisture, packed in 62.5 kg bags. Approximately 25 MT (400 bags) can be loaded per 40-foot container. Final quality, sampling, inspection and acceptance requirements will be agreed with the buyer.

Supply Volume:
Estimated supply of 300 MT per shipment, proposed on a quarterly basis, subject to seasonal availability and confirmation. The estimated first shipment is November 2026. Preparation and aggregation of a full lot may require approximately six months following contract confirmation.

Price:
Indicative FOB price: US$5,300 per MT. No discount is currently proposed. The final price is subject to confirmation based on market conditions, quality verification, shipment timing and contractual agreement.

Delivery / Incoterms:
FOB. The final port of loading, shipment schedule, responsibilities and applicable costs will be specified in the Commodity Sale and Purchase Agreement.

Quality & Packaging:
Conventional dried cocoa beans with approximately 7% moisture. Bags: 62.5 kg each. Final quality specifications, sampling, inspection and weight verification will be mutually agreed. Independent inspection may be arranged where required.

Documentation:
Export documentation will be prepared when the transaction proceeds to shipment and may include commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, export/customs documents, quality/inspection certificate, weight certificate, phytosanitary documentation and shipping documents, as applicable.

Banking & Payment:
Beneficiary: Nongowa Cocoa Grower Cooperative â?? SL
Bank: Zenith Bank (SL) Ltd
SWIFT: SESLSLFR
Banking details will be independently verified before payment. Final payment terms and documentary requirements will be agreed contractually.

Legal & Export Requirements:
The transaction will comply with applicable Sierra Leone and importing-country requirements. Exporter documentation, licences, certificates, taxes and statutory charges will be confirmed when the shipment is ready for export. Applicable export costs and taxation will be determined by the relevant Sierra Leone authorities, including the Sierra Leone Produce Marketing Board (SLPMB), as applicable.

Transaction Process:
Buyer expression of interest â?? verification and due diligence â?? confirmation of quantity, quality and price â?? Commodity Sale and Purchase Agreement â?? aggregation and quality verification â?? export documentation â?? shipment.