B2B buyer guide

Green coffee buying checklist for roasters and importers

Build a container enquiry for unroasted green coffee with species, preferred origin, processing and acceptance needs.

Buyer guidance for preparing a container enquiry. Availability and commercial terms are confirmed separately for each offer.

Identify the coffee requirement

Describe the form of coffee you are requesting, the preferred origin and any required variety or grade. Share your existing buying specification or reference details. Keep essential requirements separate from preferences so the team can assess an alternative only where you allow one.

Explain your acceptance criteria

List the documents, product information or sample review you require before a purchase decision. Include packing preferences and any identification or marking needs. Record how a proposed product will be assessed, rather than assuming a general description meets your specification.

Complete the commercial brief

Provide the container quantity, destination country and port, requested timing and your business contact details. The team can then check for a matching verified offer or open a sourcing request. Product information alone does not confirm availability, price or shipment timing.

Enquiry checklist

FieldWhat to include in your request
Product formState green, unroasted coffee beans for commercial roasting.
Species and originRequested Arabica/Robusta, preferred origin and essential grade.
ProcessingRequested processing method and any non-negotiable requirements.
Acceptance criteriaRequested screen, moisture or defect criteria if already defined.
Sample and lotRequested sample review and lot identification for discussion.
Volume and deliveryRequested packing, container size/count, destination and timing.
Your green coffee buying brief

Discuss your requirement

Share your specification, container quantity and requested destination with our team.

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