The Challenge
Côte d'Ivoire Cooperative has no direct access to global buyers. They must sell through multiple layers of intermediaries, losing 30% of potential revenue.
The Solution
European Buyer gains full supply chain visibility, ESG compliance certification, and direct relationships with verified producers.
With The Corridor
$15M
Locked in Escrow
~$10M
Via Local Bank
22 Days
End-to-End Delivery
Journey Timeline
Day 1
Purchase Order
European buyer places order, funds locked in escrow
Day 2-5
Financing & Harvest
Producer obtains working capital, harvest begins
Day 10-14
Assay & Compliance
SGS verifies quality, export permits issued
Day 18-22
Delivery to Europe
Shipment arrives at Rotterdam, custody transferred
Cocoa Market Context
4.8M
Tonnes Global Production
$10,412
Price Peak (Dec 2024)
60%+
West Africa Share
25-30%
Producer Discount