Ecuador-Premium Arriba Nacional Cacao, Sourced with Purpose

Ecuador is the birthplace of fine-flavour Arriba Nacional cacao, prized by the world's finest chocolatiers for its extraordinary floral, fruity, and nutty notes. Grown in the Andean foothills and coastal valleys, Ecuadorian cacao represents less than 5 % of global supply yet commands a premium in every major chocolate market. Global Cacao Traders sources directly from certified farms, ensuring consistent quality and full traceability from flower to shipment.

Enquire for Bulk Supply →

The Origin

The Heart of
Ecuadorian Cocoa Excellence

Ecuador's Coastal and Andean growing regions enjoy a rare combination of volcanic soil, equatorial warmth, and reliable rainfall that produces the legendary Arriba Nacional variety. The name 'Arriba' – meaning 'up-river' – traces back to 19th-century traders navigating the Guayas River to reach the finest growing estates. Today, the tradition of careful hand-harvesting and on-farm fermentation continues, preserving the genetic purity that makes Ecuadorian cacao irreplaceable in premium chocolate blends.

SOURCING REGIONS

Los Rios Region

The heartland of Arriba Nacional, delivering intense floral and jasmine notes ideal for single-origin dark chocolate.

Manabi Region

Fruity, stone-fruit-forward cacao prized by European craft chocolate makers.

Esmeraldas Region

Bold, earthy profiles with tropical fruit complexity – perfect for premium milk-chocolate blends.

Quality & Traceability

Quality You Can Trust, From Farm to You

We follow strict quality control and traceability standards to ensure every shipment delivers excellence and consistency.

100 % Fine-Flavour Arriba Nacional genetics verified at source

Controlled fermentation (5–7 days) and solar drying for optimal flavour development

Lab-tested for moisture, fat content, and heavy-metal compliance

USDA Organic and Rainforest Alliance certifications available

Traceable back to individual cooperatives and farm clusters

READY TO SOURCE

We supply premium quality Ecuador cocoa to chocolate makers, confectioneries, and food manufacturers worldwide

Enquire for Bulk Supply →

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Ecuador cocoa unique? +

Ecuador grows Arriba Nacional, one of the rarest fine-flavour varieties in the world, known for strong floral, jasmine, and fruity notes absent in standard bulk Forastero
beans.

What cocoa products do you supply from Ecuador? +

We supply raw cocoa beans, cocoa nibs, cocoa butter (natural & deodorised), and cocoa powder in 25 kg bags or FCL bulk orders.

Do you offer bulk supply from Ecuador? +

Yes. We offer FCL and LCL shipments from Guayaquil port. Minimum order quantities and pricing are available on request via our Bulk Enquiry form.

Can I request a sample before placing a bulk order? +

Absolutely. Contact us via the Bulk Enquiry page. We supply lab-certified samples with full traceability documentation.

How do you ensure quality and traceability? +

Every lot is traceable to the cooperative of origin, accompanied by CoA documents covering moisture, fat, pH, and sensory profile

Global Shipping Reliable & timely delivery

Secure Payment Safe & transparent transactions

Dedicated Support Here to support your business

Long Term Partnership Building trust & value together