pork front feet
Not calibrated; about 300–350 g and 13–17 cm, indicative, packed in white 10 kg net fixed-weight cartons, with PE liner, 535 × 320 × 105 mm.
Products in highest demand
pork hind feet
About 350–480 g, length 16–22 cm depending on the cut, indicative, packed in 10 kg fixed-weight cartons with PE liner.
pork whole heads
With ears, with cheeks, without tongue, packed in 20 kg cartons, fixed or variable weight; 4 to 5 heads per carton.
pork half heads
With or without cheeks, with or without ears; technical sheet standard: with cheeks, without ears, without eyes, packed in 10 kg net fixed-weight cartons, 4 to 5 pieces, 365 × 305 × 155 mm.
pork neck bones
Whole neck bones: meaty, semi-meaty or shaved, packed in 10 kg or 15 kg cartons.
Pork Tails
Tails are supplied frozen in export cartons, with the presentation confirmed against the buyer specification.
Also supplied on this corridor
- Pork Masks
Shipping and trade terms
- Incoterms
- CIF Cotonou (default), CFR, FOB, CPT
- Equipment
- 40ft Reefer, High Cube, set at -18 °C
- Load per container
- about 26 t net (25–27.5 t depending on product and packing), FCL only
- Packing
- Bulk cartons 10 / 15 / 20 kg, palletised or floor-loaded
- Transit time
- about 22–25 days with the fastest service, depending on the carrier
- Origins
- Approved slaughterhouses in the European Union
Documents and compliance
- Veterinary health certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin
- Certificate of origin and full commercial set (invoice, packing list, bill of lading)
- Pre-shipment inspection and container temperature recorder on request
- Cold-chain traceability from plant approval number to container seal
Buyer questions
Which frozen pork cuts and by-products sell best in Benin?
Market demand in Benin commonly includes Pork Feet (front and hind) and Pork Tails; the exact mix is agreed with each buyer.
Do you sell less than a full container?
No. This corridor is quoted in full container loads (FCL) of about 26 t net (25–27.5 t depending on product and packing), which keeps the landed cost per kilo competitive. Mixed loads combining several items in one container are possible.
Which Incoterm applies?
Quotes default to CIF Cotonou: the seller pays freight and insurance. Under CFR, the seller pays freight and the buyer insures the goods. Under FOB, the buyer books and pays the freight. CPT is also available on request.
Which authority covers sanitary requirements in Benin?
Benin's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries regulates sanitary and fishery-product requirements through its competent directorates.
What should an importer verify before using Cotonou?
The importer should confirm the current permit, sanitary certificate and inspection requirements with the competent ministry and customs broker before shipment.
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