Commodity specification
Hibiscus (Dried Sorrel)
Sun-dried Nigerian hibiscus calyx in deep-red, whole-petal quality for beverage, tea and extract buyers. Sorted for stems and sand.
Specification
- Colour
- Deep red / dark crimson
- Moisture
- 10% max
- Foreign matter
- 1% max
- Broken petals
- 5% max (premium)
- Insect damage
- 2% max
- Treatment
- Sun dried, hand sorted, sterilised on request
- Grades offered
- Whole flower — premium · Whole flower — standard · Cut & sifted
- Origin belts
- Jigawa, Kano, Katsina and Bauchi
- Season
- Harvest Nov–Mar; year-round from store
Packaging
- • 20 kg / 25 kg compressed bales
- • 12–14 MT per 20ft FCL
- • Carton packing on request
Order terms
MOQ: 1 x 20ft FCL (approx. 12 MT)
Lead time: 14–21 days from confirmed order
Payment: LC, CAD, TT. Incoterms: FOB / CFR / CIF.
Buyer FAQ
Can you match a buyer-specified spec sheet?
Yes. Send your hibiscus specification with your order request and we confirm in writing what we can meet before any contract is signed.
How are samples handled?
A 500 g–1 kg pre-shipment sample is drawn from the offered lot and couriered at buyer cost, with the lab report attached.
Which inspection bodies do you work with?
Independent third-party inspection (SGS, Cotecna or buyer-nominated) at loading, plus phytosanitary certification from the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service.
Which incoterms and payment terms apply?
FOB Lagos/Apapa and CFR to major destination ports; CIF on request. Payment by irrevocable LC at sight, CAD or TT.
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