Indonesia – Sulawesi & Java Cacao, Sourced with Purpose

Indonesia is the world's third-largest cocoa producer and an indispensable origin for chocolate manufacturers requiring consistent, high-volume supply of bulk and semi-fine cocoa. Sulawesi's renowned 'Celebes' beans offer an earthy, smoky complexity prized by European couverture makers, while Java and Sumatra origins bring a lighter, more neutral profile ideal for blending. Global Cacao Traders maintains strong supply-chain relationships across Indonesia's key growing islands.

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The Origin

The Heart of Indonesian Cocoa Excellence

Indonesia's cacao belt spans the archipelago from Sumatra in the west to Papua in the east, with the island of
Sulawesi (Celebes) being the country's most celebrated fine-flavour origin. Indonesian cacao is primarily Forastero
(Lindak) and Trinitario, with distinct post-harvest characters: Sulawesi beans are typically dry-fermented for a
characteristic earthy, woodsy, low-acid profile; Javan beans offer lighter, more versatile character. Indonesia's
scale and logistics infrastructure make it a vital source for large-volume buyers worldwide.

SOURCING REGIONS

Sulawesi (Celebes)

Indonesia's prestige origin – earthy, smoky, full-bodied Celebes beans with a distinct low-acid profile beloved by couverture makers.

Dried cocoa pods hanging on a tree branch with green leaves.

Java

Lighter, cleaner profile with mild acidity and subtle tobacco notes – versatile for blending applications.

Sumatra / North Sulawesi

High-volume supply zone producing consistent bulk Forastero with neutral, blending-friendly character.

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.

Grade AA and Grade A Sulawesi beans available for premium applications

Large-volume FCL supply from established exporter partners

SNI (Indonesian National Standard) compliance on all export lots

Moisture < 7.5 %, broken beans < 3 %, consistently maintained

CoA: moisture, count/100 g, fermentation %, mould %, foreign matter

READY TO SOURCE

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Sulawesi cocoa different fromother Indonesian origins? +

Sulawesi (Celebes) beans undergo dry fermentation and produce an earthy, smoky, full-bodied flavour profile with
low acidity – distinct from Javan or Sumatran beans and highly valued by European couverture manufacturers.

Can you supply large-volume orders fromIndonesia? +

Yes. Indonesia is our primary origin for high-volume FCL orders. We can supply 20–300 MT+ orders with short lead times.

What grades are available? +

We supply Grade AA (best fermented, Sulawesi), Grade A, and standard bulk-export grades from Java and Sumatra, all SNI-compliant.

Do you supply Indonesian cocoa butter and powder? +

Yes – RBD cocoa butter, natural cocoa butter, and both natural and alkalized cocoa powders in multiple fat-content grades.

What is the typical lead time for Indonesian shipments? +

2–4 weeks from order confirmation. Main export ports are Makassar (Sulawesi) and Surabaya (Java).

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