How Singapore Roasters Can Import Green Coffee Directly from Indonesia

How Singapore Roasters Can Import Green Coffee Directly from IndonesiaSingapore's specialty coffee scene has grown rapidly over the past decade, and more roasters than ever are looking beyond local distributors to source green beans directly from origin. For roasters in the Lion City, Indonesia is the natural first stop: it is a short shipping lane away, produces world-class Arabica and Robusta, and offers FOB prices that leave room for healthy margins after roasting.Why buy directly from origin?Buying green coffee through Singapore-based importers or regional traders is convenient, but it comes with layers of markup and less control. When you source directly from an Indonesian exporter like PT. Holly Xaviera Blessing (xavieraexport.com), you get three advantages: better pricing because you cut out intermediaries, full traceability back to the farm or washing station, and the ability to request specific grades, moisture levels, and processing profiles for your blend.How the import process works, step by stepStep 1 - Request samples. Most serious exporters will send 250g to 1kg samples of the lots you are interested in. At xavieraexport.com, our MOQ starts at just 1kg for samples, so you can cup several origins and processes - washed, honey, natural, or our specialty Hyperwashed line - before committing to a container.Step 2 - Place your purchase order. Once you have chosen your lots, you agree on quantity, grade, packaging (usually 60kg jute bags with grain-pro or vacuum packaging for specialty), and Incoterms. We commonly ship FOB Belawan or CIF Singapore. For bulk orders, standard containers hold around 19.2 tonnes of green coffee.Step 3 - Payment. For first orders, payment is typically by bank transfer (TT) with 100% advance or a 30/70 split. For sample orders under a few hundred dollars, PayPal is accepted. Larger, repeat customers can negotiate letter of credit terms.Step 4 - Production and quality control. Before shipment, the exporter prepares your lots and checks the key parameters you agreed on: moisture content (specialty green beans should be 11-12%), screen size, and defect count per 300g sample. Ask for a pre-shipment sample and, if possible, a third-party inspection report.Step 5 - Shipping. Sea freight from Jakarta or Belawan to Singapore takes roughly 3 to 7 days, making it one of the fastest green coffee supply routes in the world. Air freight is available for urgent micro-lots. Your exporter should handle the export documentation: Certificate of Origin (COO), phytosanitary certificate, and fumigation certificate.Step 6 - Singapore customs and import clearance. Green coffee beans enter Singapore as a controlled item under the Singapore Food Agency (SFA). You will need a valid import permit, and the shipment must be accompanied by the phytosanitary certificate from the Indonesian Quarantine Agency. Your freight forwarder can process the permit application in under a day in most cases.Why Kepahiang, Bengkulu?Kepahiang Regency sits on the volcanic slopes of Mount Kaba in Bengkulu Province, Sumatra. The mineral-rich volcanic soil and elevations from 900 to over 1,400 meters produce Arabica with bright acidity and clean, sweet profiles - the Hyperwashed lots from our region have scored well in cupping with zero primary defects and a stable 11-12% moisture. The same region also produces fine Robusta that is increasingly prized by espresso-focused roasters in Singapore.What we exportWe supply Arabica and Robusta in three forms: green bean (for roasters), roast bean, and powder. Specialty grades such as Arabica Specialty Hyperwashed, Ozonic Honey, and Ozonic Natural are available at USD 35 per kg FOB, while commercial grades start from USD 17 per kg. Every lot is packed in fresh, food-grade bags and shipped with full documentation.Ready to start?Send us a message on WhatsApp at +62 813-6932-6312 or email info@hollyxaviera.com with the volume you need and your preferred process. We will send samples, cupping notes, and a CIF Singapore quote within 24 hours. Singapore is one of our fastest delivery lanes - from confirmation to arrival at your roastery can be as little as two weeks.