Coffee programme

Coffea arabica & Coffea canephora

Washed Arabica and screen-graded Robusta from East African origins.

Single-origin and commercial coffee lots from Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda, sourced for roasters, importers, and instant coffee manufacturers.

Request a coffee quoteHow we contract

Programme overview

Our coffee desk operates across East African origins where both washed Arabica and Robusta supply chains have real depth. Ethiopian and Kenyan Arabica move as traceable single-origin lots for speciality roasters; Ugandan and Rwandan Robusta supply commercial roasters and instant coffee manufacturers at volume.

Lots are cupped and screen-graded before we commit to delivery terms. Export is coordinated through Mombasa and Djibouti corridors with warehousing discipline that protects cup quality through shipment.

Operating notes

  • We pre-qualify washing stations and cooperatives and retain cupping samples on every lot.
  • Speciality lots move on vacuum or GrainPro packing to protect cup profile during transit.
  • Commercial Robusta is contracted against ICE differentials with transparent price-fixation mechanics.

Origins

Where the coffee comes from.

Each origin is an active sourcing lane with named suppliers, grading discipline, and documented export readiness.

Ethiopia

Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, Guji, Limu

Washed and natural Arabica; strong traceability at washing-station level.

Uganda

Mt. Elgon (Arabica), Central & Western (Robusta)

High-volume Robusta screen grades; complementary Arabica.

Kenya

Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a

AA / AB grades; auction-traced lots via licensed marketing agents.

Rwanda

Western and Southern provinces

Washed Arabica from cooperative washing stations.

Harvest window

  • Ethiopia & Kenya main: October to February
  • Uganda Robusta: year-round with peak April to June
  • Rwanda: March to July

Price drivers

  • ICE Arabica (KC) and ICE Robusta (RM) futures
  • Origin differentials and grade premia
  • Freight rates on East Africa – Europe corridor
  • Weather and harvest forecasts in key origins

Grading & quality

  • Ethiopian: Grade 1 / Grade 2 (washed and natural)
  • Kenyan: AA / AB / PB
  • Ugandan Robusta: Screen 18 / Screen 15

Packing & load

  • Jute bag — 60 kgGrainPro inner liners on request
  • Vacuum pack — 30 kgFor speciality single-origin lots

Destination markets

Antwerp · Hamburg · Trieste · New York · Oakland · Vancouver · Jebel Ali

Primary buyers

  • Speciality roasters
  • Commercial roasters and blenders
  • Instant coffee manufacturers
  • Importers and traders

Documentation & compliance

The paperwork a buyer can pick up and trust.

Documents issued

  • · ICO Certificate of Origin
  • · Phytosanitary Certificate
  • · Quality Certificate (cupping and grading)
  • · Bill of Lading
  • · Commercial Invoice and Packing List
  • · Weight Certificate (independent surveyor)

Certifications supported

  • · Fairtrade
  • · Rainforest Alliance
  • · Organic (EU / NOP)
  • · Cafe Practices / 4C

Quality checks

  • · Pre-shipment cupping by SCA-trained Q-graders
  • · Screen-size grading to origin standard
  • · Moisture and water activity verification at warehouse

Next step

Share a spec. We come back with origin, price, and paperwork.

Request a quoteAll commodities

Other programmes

Cocoa

West African origin cocoa for grinders, processors, and chocolate manufacturers.

Open programme →
Sesame

Hulled and natural sesame seed sourced for oil crushers, tahini producers, and bakery ingredient buyers.

Open programme →
Cashew

Raw cashew nuts and processed kernels from West African origin.

Open programme →