Raw cocoa beans, exported from Cameroon
Fermented, sun-dried cocoa beans for grinders, chocolate makers and cocoa traders, graded to Cameroon export standards.
About Cameroon cocoa beans
Cameroon is one of Africa’s established cocoa origins. Beans are grown mainly by smallholders in the Centre, South, East and South-West regions, then fermented and sun-dried before sale.
Raw beans are exported as graded lots. If you need cocoa powder, cocoa butter, liquor or other processed products, see our cocoa products, produced by our BV Cocoa Products division.
Available as
Typical export specification
Values we commonly ship against. Your contract specification is confirmed per lot.
Typical values for guidance only. Final specification, sampling method and inspection body are agreed in the sales contract. A spec sheet for the current lot is available on request.
Packing and shipment
Packing
62.5 kg to 65 kg jute bags, new and export-marked.
Container loading
Approx. 12.5 MT per 20ft container (bagged). Larger volumes are split across multiple containers.
Ports and Incoterms
Loaded at the Port of Douala or the Port of Kribi. Quoted FOB, CFR or CIF to your destination port.
Shipping documents
Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, ONCC export quality certificate, weight and quality certificate, fumigation certificate.
Cocoa Beans: buyer questions
Quick answers for sourcing teams.
Where do Cameroon cocoa beans come from?
Most Cameroon cocoa is grown by smallholder farmers in the Centre, South, East and South-West regions. BV Holdings Agro sources from these producing regions and consolidates lots for export.
When is the Cameroon cocoa harvest?
The main crop runs from about September to February, with a smaller mid-crop from about May to August. Availability of specific grades varies through the season.
Does BV Holdings Agro sell cocoa powder or cocoa butter?
Yes. Processed cocoa products such as powder and butter are supplied through BV Cocoa Products (bvcocoaproducts.com), the cocoa division of BV Holdings Agro.
How are cocoa beans graded for export?
Export cocoa is graded on moisture, bean count and a cut test for mouldy, slaty and defective beans. The agreed grade is written into the contract and checked before loading.
Need processed cocoa?
Cocoa powder, cocoa butter, liquor, nibs and other derivatives are produced and exported by our cocoa division, BV Cocoa Products.
Other export lines
Request a cocoa beans quote
Tell us the grade, quantity and destination port. We reply with availability and an indicative offer.