1. Understanding Buyer Specifications and Destination Standards

Every customer and every country has different import requirements. Before production begins, Kobam’s verifies:

Product grade and specifications,

Size, moisture and impurity standards,

Packaging format and label requirements,

MRL (Maximum Residue Levels) for pesticide control,

Country-specific standard (EU, US, Middle East, Asia),

Shipment terms and documentation needs.

This prevents rejections and ensures clients receive commodities that comply with international compliance.

2. Commodity Sourcing and Quality Selection

Kobam works closely with registered farmers, cooperatives, and licensed aggregators across different states in Nigeria. We only procure produce that is harvested correctly, comes from verified farms, meets the required size, moisture and maturity levels, and has traceable farm-origin records.

This sourcing method allows us to maintain a steady supply and consistent quality.

3. Cleaning, Processing & Grading

Each commodity undergoes a processing workflow using both manual and mechanical methods:

Standard processing activities include:

destoning,

sorting and selection,

removing impurities and damaged pieces,

size grading,

drying and moisture reduction.

We handle each commodity based on international grades:

Product

Key Processing Standard

Cashew Nuts

Size grading (W240, W320, W450) + vacuum/inliner packaging

Cocoa Beans

Fully fermented & dried, removal of mouldy beans

Ginger

Cleaned, peeled/split, dried under hygienic conditions

Sesame Seeds

Machine cleaned, dust and stones removed

Sorghum & Maize

Aflatoxin control + hermetic storage

Palm Kernel

Well-dried and impurity-free

Turmeric

Clean, graded by colour and size

Soybeans

Clean, graded, moisture-controlled

Every batch is processed with strict hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

4. Moisture and Safety Control

Moisture is the number one reason why agro-products get rejected overseas. Kobam’s uses industrial moisture meters to keep every batch within acceptable export limits.

We also ensure hygienic handling, residue-free and mould-free produce, and controlled storage conditions.

5. Packaging and Export-Ready Packing

Packaging is tailored to the commodity and destination market, such as polypropylene and jute bags, vacuum-sealed bags, hermetic liners, food-grade sacks for grains and seeds, corrugated cartons, and insulated containers.

All packaging is:

Export-standard

Pest-free

Moisture-protected

Clearly labelled with batch code and traceability.

The wooden pallets used are ISPM-15 compliant for international shipping.

6. Inspection, Testing & Certification

Before any shipment leaves Nigeria, Kobam’s runs inspections and laboratory tests for moisture, aflatoxins, pesticide residue, microbial safety, and physical purity.

We obtain mandatory export certificates, including:

Phytosanitary Certificate (NAQS),

Fumigation Certificate,

Certificate of Origin,

Health and laboratory certificates,

NAFDAC approvals (for processed goods).

This guarantees customers receive products that pass customs clearance and food safety audits.

7. Documentation and Compliance

We prepare and provide all required export documentation:

Commercial invoice,

Packing list,

Certificate of Origin,

Phytosanitary certificate,

Bill of Lading/Airway Bill,

Insurance,

Export NXP and customs documents.

Our logistics compliance ensures transparency and traceability across the supply chain.

8. Warehousing, Handling and Storage

All export products are stored in clean and controlled warehouses that prevent moisture, pests, contamination, heat damage, and chemical exposure.

Batches are labelled and tracked to maintain traceability from farm to shipment.

9. Container Loading and Shipment

Kobam’s works with certified freight forwarders and clearing agents to ensure cargo inspection, palletization, fumigation, container loading and sealing, and real-time shipment updates.

We prepare shipments via:

Sea freight (bulk and container),

Air freight (urgent or premium cargo).

This ensures safe handling and timely delivery to the port of destination.

10. Reliability and Quality Assurance

Kobam’s has built its reputation on consistency, speed, and strict compliance.
Our export process guarantees zero-compromise quality, international food safety compliance, repeatable delivery standards, reliable supply volumes, risk reduction for import buyers.

This is why buyers and partners trust Kobam’s Agro Solutions for premium Nigerian agricultural commodities.

Kobam’s doesn’t just export commodities; we deliver products that are export-ready, compliant, and processed to international specifications. From sourcing to documentation and final shipment, our preparation process ensures quality and confidence for every client and every shipment.