West African Agricultural Sourcing Services

Your Trusted Partner for Authentic Products

100+ Products | Quality Guaranteed | Worldwide Delivery

We source ANY West African agricultural product for retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and restaurants worldwide.

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Why Choose Our Sourcing Services?

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On-Ground Presence

Physical Offices: Lagos (Nigeria), Accra (Ghana), Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)
Farm Networks: 10,000+ farmers across West Africa
Processing Partners: 50+ certified facilities
Quality Inspectors: Staff in every major agricultural region

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Quality Assurance

100% pre-shipment inspection
Third-party certification (SGS, Bureau Veritas)
Lab testing (moisture, aflatoxin, contaminants)
Photo/video documentation
Money-back guarantee

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Competitive Pricing

Direct sourcing (eliminate middlemen)
Volume discounts (15-40% savings)
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees
Currency hedging available

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End-to-End Service

Sourcing & procurement
Quality control & testing
Processing & packaging
Export documentation
Logistics & shipping
After-sales support

Products We Source

🥜 SUPERFOODS

Tiger Nuts

Raw, peeled, dried, flour
Organic certified available
Minimum: 500kg | Lead: 2-4 weeks

Moringa

Leaves (dried), powder, tea, oil
Organic options
Minimum: 100kg | Lead: 2-4 weeks

Hibiscus (Zobo)

Whole flowers, crushed, tea bags
Premium tea-grade
Minimum: 100kg | Lead: 2-4 weeks

Baobab

Fruit powder
Organic certified
Minimum: 100kg | Lead: 4-6 weeks

🌰 NUTS & SEEDS

Tiger Nuts — Raw, peeled, flour (500kg min)
Egusi (Melon Seeds) — Whole, ground (500kg min)
Ogbono (African Mango) — Whole, ground (500kg min)
Groundnuts — Shelled, unshelled, roasted (1 ton min)
Cashew Nuts — Raw with shell, processed (1 ton min)
Sesame Seeds — White, black, brown (500kg min)
Pumpkin Seeds — Hulled, unhulled (500kg min)
Kola Nuts — White, red varieties (500kg min)
Bambara Nuts — Dried (500kg min)

🌶️ SPICES & SEASONINGS

Dried Peppers:

Tatashe, Shombo, Rodo
Cayenne, paprika, chili flakes
Minimum: 100kg | Lead: 2-3 weeks

Traditional Spices:

Locust beans (Iru/Dawadawa)
Negro pepper (Uda)
Alligator pepper
African nutmeg (Ehuru)
Grains of Selim
Minimum: 25kg/variety | Lead: 3-6 weeks

Aromatics:

Ginger (fresh, dried, powder)
Garlic (fresh, powder)
Onion powder
Minimum: 100kg | Lead: 1-3 weeks

🌿 HERBS & MEDICINAL PLANTS

Traditional Herbs:

Neem (leaves, seeds, oil)
Moringa (all forms)
Bitter kola (Garcinia kola)
African black soap
Shea butter (raw, refined)
Minimum: 100kg | Lead: 4-8 weeks

Leafy Vegetables (Dried):

Afang, Okazi, Uziza leaves
Scent leaves, Bitter leaf
Minimum: 50kg | Lead: 2-4 weeks

🌴 OILS & FATS

Palm Products:

Red palm oil (crude, refined, organic)
Palm kernel oil
Palm kernel cake
Minimum: 1,000L oil, 5 tons cake

Other Oils:

Coconut oil (virgin, refined, organic)
Shea butter (raw, refined, organic)
Groundnut oil, Sesame oil, Moringa oil
Minimum: 500L | Lead: 3-6 weeks

🍚 GRAINS, FLOURS & SWALLOWS

Flours:

Yam flour (elubo/amala)
Cassava flour (garri, fufu, HQCF)
Plantain, Corn, Millet, Sorghum flour
Minimum: 1 ton | Lead: 2-4 weeks

Grains:

Rice (local varieties)
Corn/Maize, Millet, Sorghum
Fonio (ancient grain)
Minimum: 1 ton | Lead: 2-4 weeks

🐟 DRIED SEAFOOD

Fish:

Stockfish (cod, hake)
Catfish, Croaker, Tilapia, Mackerel
Minimum: 500kg | Lead: 2-4 weeks

Shellfish:

Crayfish (dried, ground)
Prawns/Shrimp, Periwinkle
Minimum: 100kg | Lead: 1-3 weeks

🥕 ROOTS & TUBERS

Yam (fresh, flour)
Cassava (fresh, processed)
Sweet potato, Cocoyam, Irish potato
Min: 5 tons fresh, 1 ton processed
Lead: 1-6 weeks (seasonal)

🍌 FRUITS

Fresh:

Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Avocado
Min: 1 container (15-20 tons)
Refrigerated shipping

Dried:

Banana/Plantain chips
Dried mango, pineapple
Coconut (desiccated, chips)
Minimum: 500kg | Lead: 2-4 weeks

🌱 LEGUMES

Cowpeas (Black-eyed peas)
Bambara groundnut
African yam bean
Pigeon peas, Kidney beans
Minimum: 1 ton | Lead: 2-4 weeks

Client Categories

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Retail Store Owners

Typical Clients:

African grocery stores (USA, Europe, Canada)
Specialty food shops
Health food stores
Ethnic markets

Our Solutions:

Mixed product containers (20+ items)
Retail-ready packaging
Private label options
Regular replenishment

Minimum: $5,000 per shipment
Terms: 50% deposit, 50% before shipping
Frequency: Monthly or quarterly

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Wholesale Distributors

Typical Clients:

Multi-store suppliers
Regional distributors
Importers

Our Solutions:

Full container loads
Volume pricing (10-20% discount)
Scheduled deliveries
Credit terms (established clients)

Minimum: 1 × 20ft container
Terms: 30% deposit, 70% on documents
Frequency: Bi-monthly or monthly

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Food Manufacturers

Typical Clients:

Food processors
Ingredient buyers
Product developers

Our Solutions:

Contract farming
Exact specifications
Regular supply schedules
Annual contracts

Minimum: 5 tons per product
Terms: 6-month to 3-year contracts
Payment: LC or Net 30-60

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Restaurants & Catering

Typical Clients:

West African restaurants
Catering companies
Hotels

Our Solutions:

Consolidated shipments
Retail pack sizes (1-25kg)
Specialty items
Recipe support

Minimum: $2,000 per order
Terms: 100% advance
Frequency: As needed

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E-Commerce Sellers

Typical Clients:

Amazon sellers
Etsy shops
Online stores

Our Solutions:

Private label manufacturing
Competitive sourcing
Quality consistency
FBA prep services (partners)

Minimum: 500kg per product
Terms: 50% deposit, 50% before shipping
Services: Product development, design

Our Sourcing Process

Initial Consultation (Day 1-3)

You Provide:

Product specifications
Quantity needed
Quality requirements
Delivery location
Timeline

We Provide:

Initial quote (24-48 hours)
Feasibility assessment
Clarifications

Contact:

Email: sourcing@noblefoodsinc.com
Phone: +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX
Online form: www.noblefoodsinc.com/quote

Quotation & Sampling (Day 4-14)

Our Quote Includes:

Product cost per kg/unit
Processing/packaging
Export documentation
Shipping estimate
Payment terms
Delivery timeline

Sampling:

1-5kg sample via air courier
Cost: $50-200 (credited on order)
Delivery: 5-10 days

Contract & Payment (Day 15-20)

Agreement Covers:

Detailed specifications
Quality standards
Inspection procedures
Payment schedule
Delivery terms (FOB, CIF, DDP)

Payment Terms:

New clients: 50% deposit, 50% before shipping
Established: 30% deposit, 70% on documents
Long-term: Net 30 (after 3 orders)

Sourcing & Procurement (Week 3-8)

Our Process:

Engage verified suppliers
Monitor quality (field visits if needed)
Coordinate harvest timing
Supervise collection

Processing & QC (Week 7-10)

Processing:

Cleaning, sorting, grading
Drying (if applicable)
De-stoning, de-sanding
Moisture testing (<12%)
Metal detection

Quality Control:

Visual inspection (100%)
Lab testing (aflatoxin, moisture)
Third-party certification (optional)
Photo/video documentation

Packaging (Week 10-11)

Standard Export:

25kg PP woven bags
50kg jute bags
Drums (oils)
Cartons (delicate items)

Retail Options:

Your brand packaging
Vacuum-sealed bags
Stand-up pouches
Custom designs (MOQ applies)

Moisture Control:

PE liner bags
Silica gel packets
Vacuum sealing

Export Documentation (Week 11-12)

We Handle:

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of Lading
Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary certificate
SGS/Inspection certificate
NAFDAC certificate
All export clearances

Additional (if needed):

Halal, Kosher certificates
Organic certificates
Fair Trade certificates
Non-GMO certificates

Shipping (Week 12-20)

Sea Freight:

20ft container: 18-22 tons
40ft container: 24-28 tons
LCL: Minimum 1 ton
Transit: 3-8 weeks

Air Freight:

50-500kg
Transit: 3-7 days
Cost: 5-10x sea freight

Shipping Terms:

FOB: We deliver to port
CIF: We arrange shipping + insurance
DDP: Door-to-door delivery

Delivery & Support (Week 20+)

Upon Arrival:

Immediate notification
Document courier
Customs coordination
Issue resolution

Quality Guarantee:

Report issues within 7 days
Options: Refund, replacement, or credit
Independent inspection recommended

Special Services

Custom Processing

Process products to your exact specifications:

Custom blends and mixes
Specific particle size/grind
Moisture content targets
Flavor additions

MOQ: 500kg
Extra cost: 10-20%

Private Label & Branding

Package under your brand
Design support
Nutrition facts panels
Barcode integration

MOQ: 1-2 tons/SKU
Setup fee: $500-2,000
Lead time: +4-6 weeks

Product Development

Identify profitable products
Market research
Product formulation
Prototype development

Fee: $500-2,000 (credited on order >$10K)
Timeline: 4-8 weeks

Quality Certification Support

Organic certification (USDA, EU)
Fair Trade certification
Halal/Kosher coordination
Non-GMO verification

Cost: $1,000-5,000
Timeline: 3-12 months

Warehousing & Consolidation

Store in our West African warehouses
Consolidate from multiple suppliers
Repackage/relabel
Ship when ready

Cost: $50-150/month per pallet
Locations: Lagos, Accra

Farm Transparency Tours

Visit farms/processing facilities
Meet farmers and processors
Photo/video content for marketing
Verify ethical claims

Cost: $2,000-5,000
Duration: 3-7 days
Ideal for: Large buyers ($100K+ annual)

Pricing Examples

Example 1: 1 Ton Egusi to USA

Product: $2,000

Processing/QC: $150

Packaging: $120

Documentation: $400

Logistics: $80

Shipping (LCL): $500

Service fee: $235

Total: $3,485 ($3.49/kg)

Your retail: $15-20/lb = 4-6x margin

Example 2: 20ft Container Palm Oil to Europe

Product: $27,000

(18,000L @ $1.50/L)

Processing: $1,800

Documentation: $600

Shipping: $2,500

Service fee: $2,552

Total: $34,452 ($1.91/L)

Your retail: $12-18/L = 6-9x margin

Success Stories

African Grocery Chain

Client: 15-store chain, East Coast USA

24 consecutive on-time deliveries
Zero quality complaints (18 months)
30% cost savings
Expanded from 12 to 20 products

Order: $25,000-35,000/month

Online Superfood Brand

Client: E-commerce startup, UK

Successful product launch
Scaled from $5K to $15K monthly
Expanded to 5 SKUs
Private label success

Growing steadily month-over-month

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What's the minimum order?

A: Varies by client type:

Retailers: $5,000
Single products: 500kg-1 ton
Full containers: 1×20ft

Q: How long does it take?

A: 8-16 weeks for first order, 6-10 weeks for repeat orders.

Q: Do you offer samples?

A: Yes, 1-5kg samples. Cost: $50-200, credited on order.

Q: What payment methods?

A: Wire transfer, L/C, PayPal (<$5K), Escrow.

Q: Can you source unlisted products?

A: Yes! If it grows in West Africa, we can source it.

Ready to Start Sourcing?

Get a quote within 24-48 hours. Let's discuss your needs.

Email

sourcing@noblefoodsinc.com

Phone

+1-XXX-XXX-XXXX

+234-XXX-XXX-XXXX

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