Bulk sourcing enquiries for dried Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces from Nigeria. Review our proposed premium specification, indicative pricing, testing approach, packaging and export coordination options.
Prices and specifications are indicative proposals, not a binding offer or a guarantee that a specific lot has already passed testing.
Compare the different commercial grades of Nigerian dried hibiscus flowers and identify the quality specifications that best match your sourcing requirements.
A visual comparison of premium, standard, and processing-grade hibiscus.
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Premium Export Quality
Ideal for buyers seeking premium dried hibiscus calyces for herbal teas, beverages, and food ingredients.
Standard Export Quality
Suitable for bulk buyers and processors who accept a mixture of whole and broken calyces under agreed specifications.
Processing Grade
Intended for buyers who accept more fragmented or irregular calyces for suitable processing applications.
These grades are indicative commercial classifications, not universal official grading standards. Actual quality depends on the agreed specifications, representative sampling, and appropriate laboratory testing. Buyers should confirm moisture, purity, foreign matter, microbiological safety, and pesticide-residue compliance before approving a shipment.
Connect with our team to discuss available quantities, packaging, laboratory testing, and export requirements for your target market.
Indicative minimum price
₦1,800,000
Per metric tonne · supplied reference approx. US$1,354
Today's indicative export price
₦2,250,000
Per metric tonne · supplied reference approx. US$1,700
Indicative maximum price
₦3,500,000
Per metric tonne · supplied reference approx. US$2,632
USD equivalents are the supplied reference figures and are not live exchange-rate conversions. Final quotations depend on confirmed lot quality, quantity, packaging, season, delivery terms and destination. Ask Abmia Shippers to confirm current availability and price before placing an order.
Product overview
Hibiscus calyces are used in herbal teas, beverage blends and food ingredient applications. The required appearance, microbiological criteria, residue limits and other acceptance parameters vary by buyer, intended use and destination market. Buyers should provide their own specification before the final lot is approved.
Dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa.
Grade A proposed specification, subject to lot testing and acceptance.
25 kg net weight per bag as the proposed standard.
Sourcing, inspection coordination, documents and freight planning by agreement.
Proposed technical specification
The table below is a proposed commercial specification for discussion. It should be confirmed in the sales contract and checked against the actual lot and destination-market rules.
| Parameter | Proposed requirement |
|---|---|
| Product | Dried hibiscus calyces |
| Botanical name | Hibiscus sabdariffa |
| Grade | Grade A — Premium |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Colour | Deep red to crimson |
| Moisture | Maximum 10% target |
| Purity | Minimum 98% |
| Foreign matter | Maximum 1% |
| Broken calyces | Maximum 5%, subject to agreement |
| Visible mould | Not permitted |
| Live insects | Not permitted |
| Pesticide residues | Must comply with destination-market limits |
| Microbiological quality | Must comply with buyer and destination-market requirements |
| Packaging | 25 kg net weight per bag |
| Testing | Representative sample tested by an appropriately accredited laboratory |
| Documentation | Certificate of Analysis (COA) and applicable export certificates |
| Final approval | Subject to laboratory results and buyer acceptance |
Buyer approval: These figures are proposed targets, not a universal official grading standard. A lot should only be described as meeting this specification after appropriate sampling, testing and inspection. Destination-market rules and the buyer's written requirements take precedence where applicable.
What the specification means
Moisture affects storage stability and the risk of deterioration. The actual batch should be tested against the agreed specification before shipment.
The purchase specification should define how purity is measured and how foreign matter is counted so the buyer and supplier use the same acceptance method.
Foreign matter may include sand, stones, stalks, dust and other unwanted material. Cleaning, sorting and representative inspection help assess this requirement.
This is a proposed commercial limit. Buyers who intend to grind or extract the material may accept a different proportion if agreed in writing.
Visible mould and live insects are not permitted under the proposed specification. Visual inspection does not replace microbiological testing where required.
The required tests and acceptance limits depend on the destination market, intended use and buyer. Agree the test panel before the batch is purchased or released.
Quality assurance
A visual check alone cannot confirm food safety or compliance. The sampling plan should represent the actual lot offered for sale, and the agreed laboratory panel should match the intended use and destination.
Checks moisture content and the presence of foreign material.
May help assess inorganic residue and contamination such as excessive sand.
May include total plate count, yeast and mould, Salmonella and E. coli, according to buyer requirements.
Must be assessed against the applicable limits for the destination market.
Test where required by the buyer, destination rules or risk assessment.
A COA is only meaningful for the sample and lot it represents. Retesting may be needed if stock is reprocessed, blended, repacked or stored in conditions that could affect quality.
Packing & quantities
The proposed standard is 25 kg of product net weight per bag, excluding the bag itself. Final bag material, liner, labelling and palletisation should be agreed with the buyer and confirmed for the destination.
| Net quantity | 25 kg bags |
|---|---|
| 1 tonne | 40 |
| 10 tonnes | 400 |
| 25 tonnes | 1,000 |
| 100 tonnes | 4,000 |
| 1,000 tonnes | 40,000 |
Container payload and permitted loading depend on the container type, shipping line, route, road limits and packing arrangement. Confirm loading plans before booking.
Export documents
Abmia Shippers can help coordinate applicable commercial and export documentation. The exact list must be confirmed with the relevant authorities, buyer and destination-market requirements before shipment.
Laboratory results for the sampled lot and agreed test panel.
Where required by the destination and applicable plant-health rules.
Commercial value, product description, package count, weights and shipment details.
Where required by the buyer, destination or trade arrangement.
Applicable exporter registration, customs declarations and export procedures.
Where required by the buyer, product route or destination authority.
For sea freight, issued through the shipping line or its agent.
Bulk sourcing enquiries
Tell us your required tonnage, destination, shipment window and quality requirements. Abmia Shippers can review sourcing options and coordinate supplier discussions, sampling, testing, documentation and freight planning under an agreed scope of service.
Large-volume enquiries are welcome. Quantities available during specific periods, current stock and shipment schedules must be confirmed before commitment.
A final quotation is issued only after requirements and availability have been reviewed.
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