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Soft Commodities

Soft commodities represent some of the most traded and culturally significant agricultural goods in the world. Unlike grains or oilseeds, these products are often associated with lifestyle, luxury, and daily consumption — making them economically and emotionally valuable.

As global demand for beverages, sweets, and lifestyle products rises, the soft commodity market — including coffee, cocoa, tea, sugar, and cotton — continues to grow, with evolving dynamics influenced by climate, labor, ethical sourcing, and consumption trends.

 Inara’s Value Proposition in Soft Commodities

  • Global sourcing with compliance to ethical and environmental standards

  • Partnerships with cooperatives and certified estates

  • End-to-end supply chain oversight – from farm gate to warehouse

  • Custom packaging, blending, or private label solutions available

  • Competitive pricing & efficient contract execution
     

Key Soft Commodities We Trade

  • Coffee

Arabica & Robusta beans from Latin America, Africa, and Asia

Traded as green beans or roasted formats for global roasters and importers

We ensure traceability and optional Rainforest Alliance or Fair Trade certification

 

  • Cocoa

Cocoa beans, butter, powder, and liquor for confectionary and industrial use

Sourced from West Africa, Indonesia, and Latin America

Committed to sustainable supply chains, child-labor-free sourcing, and quality control

 

  • Sugar

Raw and refined sugar for food industries, sweetener companies, and bulk buyers

We supply ICUMSA 45, VHP, and other industrial grades

Sourced globally with flexible containerized or bulk logistics

 

  • Tea

Black, green, and specialty teas from Sri Lanka, India, Kenya, and China

Traded in loose, bagged, or extract forms for retail and OEM manufacturers

Quality guaranteed through origin certification and standard cupping

 

  • Cotton

Raw cotton and lint for textile mills and fabric processors

We trade both Upland and Long-Staple cotton, with focus on quality fibre length and purity

Sourced from top cotton-producing countries under regulated frameworks

Ethical Trade Focus

We prioritize responsible sourcing, especially in sectors like cocoa and coffee, where sustainability and human rights are critical. Inara supports programs that ensure fair wages, eliminate forced labor, and promote environmental preservation.
 

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