Tropical produce from Benin
for importers and wholesalers
Sugarloaf pineapple, Kent mango, Solo papaya, cashew nuts and shea butter. B2B sourcing, packaging and logistics assessed for your product, volume and destination.
The company
Our expertise
Expert in premium agricultural exports from West Africa, partner to professionals worldwide.
Based in Paris, AST Trade International connects West African producers with professional buyers. We help define product specifications, packaging and shipping arrangements.
Quality checks, traceability documents and compliance requirements are agreed for each product and destination before order confirmation.
We build lasting partnerships with professionals worldwide, providing them with reliable access to exceptional products from West African agriculture.
Why choose us
Why AST?
No intermediary between our partner producers and your warehouse. You benefit from competitive pricing and full traceability, from farm to delivery.
Quality checks and required documents are defined for the product, lot and destination requirements before order confirmation.
Cartons in your choice of sizes, private label and tailored labelling available. We adapt packaging to your specifications.
Quotation within 24 hours. A single point of contact for smooth commercial follow-up.
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and, depending on the product and destination, phytosanitary or analysis certificate. Availability is confirmed before ordering.
Season-long planning with our producers to secure consistent volumes. Availability calendar shared at the start of each season.
Products
Our premium products
Sugarloaf Pineapple
PGI-labelled white-fleshed pineapple from Allada, Benin. Low acidity, high Brix and extended shelf life.
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Kent Mango
World-reference export mango. Melt-in-the-mouth, fibre-free flesh and a resilient skin built for long-distance transport.
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Solo Papaya
Compact single-serve papaya with fragrant orange flesh, ideal for air freight.
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Cashew Nuts
W240 dried kernels (Grade Extra/I). Mild flavour, ivory colour — premium snacking.
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Shea Butter
Raw unrefined Grade A butter from women's cooperatives. Cosmetic and food grade.
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From producer to your warehouse
producers
station
control
Cotonou
- Departure: Cotonou Airport (COO)
- Pineapple and mango: delivery within 3 to 5 days
- Cold chain maintained end-to-end
- Indicative minimums are listed on each product sheet; economical volumes are assessed for the destination.
- Departure: Port of Cotonou
- Refrigerated container at ±8 °C, 20% ventilation
- Pineapple: 11 to 15 days, up to 1,800 cartons per container
- Cost-effective solution for volumes above 5 tonnes
- 4 kg, 6 kg or 12 kg cartons depending on the fruit
- Sizes selected at the time of order
- Rigid packaging for international transport
- Custom labelling / private label available
- Shea butter: custom packaging (drums, IBC)
- Sea freight: FOB Cotonou or CIF agreed port. Other terms are defined in the quote.
- Payment by bank transfer or L/C for large volumes
- Documents are confirmed for the product and destination: invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and required certificates.
- Real-time temperature tracking (data logger)
- Transport insurance available on request
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
What are your delivery lead times?
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Request your quote
Samples, volumes and seasonal planning: our team replies within 24 business hours. Order in 6 simple steps, all the way to delivery.