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Commodities trading · A SOFICO Holding company

Sourced right.Shipped right.Settled right.

Essential commodities for the Middle East: grains, oilseeds, pulses, rice, sugar, vegetable oils and halal frozen meat and poultry, independently inspected, shipped on clear Incoterms and settled against complete documents.

Trade routes from major export origins (Black Sea, Brazil, India, Malaysia) to our offices in Egypt, Turkey, the UAE and Bulgaria

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01What we trade

Six product categories

Specifications, origins and packing are agreed contract by contract. Ask for a specification sheet with your enquiry.
All products
  1. 01Grains & OilseedsMilling wheat · Feed wheat · Barley · Yellow corn · Sunflower seeds · Rapeseed · Soybean
  2. 02Pulses & BeansRed lentils · Green lentils · Chickpeas · Fava beans · Yellow peas
  3. 03RiceWhite rice · Parboiled rice
  4. 04SugarSugar
  5. 05Vegetable OilsSunflower oil · Palm oil · Soybean oil
  6. 06Frozen Meat & PoultryFrozen halal meat · Frozen halal chicken

02How we trade

From origin to discharge port

Every shipment follows the same four steps, with an independent check before the cargo leaves origin.
  1. 01

    Sourcing

    We buy from vetted suppliers at origin and fix the specification in writing before we contract.

  2. 02

    Independent inspection

    An independent surveyor checks quality and quantity at loading and issues the certificates.

  3. 03

    Logistics

    Bulk vessel, containers, reefer containers or flexitank, matched to the cargo and the port.

  4. 04

    Delivery

    Delivered on FOB, CFR or CIF terms with the full set of documents for your bank.

Incoterms
FOBCFRCIF
Payment
Letters of credit
How we trade

03Where we are

Based in Egypt. Present in Turkey, the UAE and Bulgaria.

Our head office in Egypt and regional offices in Turkey, the UAE and Bulgaria keep us close to suppliers and buyers across the Middle East and Europe.
Office details
  • Egypt

    Head office

  • Turkey

    Regional office

  • UAE

    Regional office

  • Bulgaria

    Regional office

04Why trade with us

Trade you can verify

  • Screened counterparties

    We run KYC and sanctions checks on every buyer and supplier before we contract.

  • Independent inspection

    Quality and quantity are certified by an independent surveyor at loading.

  • Bank-ready documents

    Invoice, bill of lading and certificates of origin, quality and quantity, prepared to the terms of the letter of credit.

  • Verified communication

    Offers come only from an @soficolebaron.com address. We never change bank details by email.

Received an offer in our name?

Fake offers that misuse trading-company names are common, especially for sugar and crude oil. If an offer did not come from an @soficolebaron.com address, or asks you to pay fees up front, do not act on it. Check it with us first.

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Enquiries

Buying or supplying? Tell us what you need.

Send the product, quantity, Incoterm and port. Our trading desk replies from an @soficolebaron.com address.

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