Grains
Broking for two of the world’s most widely traded grains, used for food, animal feed and industrial processing.
Grain is bought and sold against quality parameters such as moisture, protein and foreign matter, and those parameters determine its end use. Two cargoes of wheat can be suited to entirely different markets.
We discuss grain enquiries in that level of detail, covering grade, quality parameters, quantity, origin, packaging and delivery terms, so that a requirement is properly understood before any next steps are agreed.
Yellow and white maize used for animal feed, food processing and industrial uses such as starch and ethanol production.
Enquiries commonly concern
Milling wheat for flour, durum wheat for pasta and semolina, and feed wheat for animal nutrition.
Enquiries commonly concern
Benefits
Discussions start from the quality parameters that matter for your end use, not simply the name of the grain.
Origin and crop year affect quality and availability, so preferences are noted at the start.
Bulk vessels and containers suit different volumes and destinations. The right approach is discussed early.
Certificates required by the importing country are raised before a discussion progresses.
How it works
Quality parameters sit at the centre of every grain discussion.
We confirm the grade and the quality parameters the grain must meet, along with its intended end use.
Quantity, shipment method and timing are agreed, together with the delivery basis and destination.
Company information and the certificates required at destination are confirmed before introductions are made.
Terms are discussed between buyer and seller, and the next steps are confirmed so that both sides are clear.
Good to know
Grain contracts usually state quality parameters, such as moisture, protein content, test weight and the permitted level of foreign matter, which are verified by independent inspection at loading.
Importing countries commonly require phytosanitary certificates and certificates of origin, and some require further documentation. Confirming these requirements early helps avoid delays.
FAQs
More general questions are answered on our FAQs page.
Milling wheat meets the quality standards needed for flour production, such as protein content and baking performance. Feed wheat is used for animal nutrition and is traded against different parameters.
Please include the grade and the key parameters you require, such as moisture, protein and foreign matter, together with the quantity, destination and timing.
Grain is shipped both in bulk vessels and in containers. Bulk shipment is common for larger volumes, while containers can suit smaller quantities or particular destinations.
It is an official document from the exporting country confirming that a consignment of plant products meets the importing country’s plant health requirements. Most grain imports require one.
Contact
Have a question or a requirement to discuss? Contact ESN London Ltd directly.
