About Us — CoffeeTradeLink

Who we are

A trading house built on trust and proximity to origin

CoffeeTradeLink was founded with a clear purpose: to bring structure, transparency and reliability to East African green coffee trade. Incorporated in Switzerland — one of the world's leading commodity trading hubs — we combine the governance, financial rigour and international connectivity of a Swiss trading corporation with an operational presence that goes all the way to the farm gate in East Africa.

Our team includes experienced traders, origin specialists and logistics professionals who understand both the commercial requirements of international buyers and the realities of coffee production and export in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. This dual perspective is what sets us apart.

Our model

Direct from origin, delivered to your port

We operate directly at origin — working with licensed exporters, washing stations, mills and cooperatives across East Africa. This direct engagement gives us first-hand access to quality information, crop availability and pricing dynamics that intermediary traders simply cannot offer.

From FOT Kampala to CIF Hamburg, from Djibouti to Antwerp SPOT, we manage the full supply chain. Our buyers receive live differential pricing, forward availability visibility and structured bid submission — all through a professional digital platform built for the commodity trade.

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Swiss incorporated — internationally connected. Switzerland's position as a global commodity trading centre means our buyers benefit from strong legal frameworks, robust contract governance, access to international trade finance and counterparty credibility. All contracts are based on the European Contract for Coffee (ECC).

What we bring to the table

Our core strengths

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On-the-ground quality control

Our origin team conducts pre-shipment inspections and quality assessments at source — not just at the port. What we offer is what arrives in your warehouse.

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On-time shipment management

We manage the full logistics chain from warehouse to vessel. Our team coordinates with exporters, freight forwarders and shipping lines to keep your coffee moving on schedule.

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Delay & default management

Delays happen in origin markets. Our on-the-ground presence means we identify problems early, communicate proactively and resolve issues before they become defaults.

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First-hand origin intelligence

Crop forecasts, quality variations, port congestion, political developments — we receive this information directly from our origin network, not from secondary sources.

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Transparent differential pricing

Our live portal publishes current FOT, FOB, CIF and SPOT differentials for all grades. No opaque pricing — buyers see the full price stack and all its components.

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Direct relationship, fast response

You deal directly with our trading team — not an intermediary. We respond to inquiries and bids within one business day, and are reachable via WhatsApp and Telegram for urgent matters.

Our East African origins

On-the-ground presence across all four origins

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Uganda

Robusta · Arabica

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Kenya

Arabica

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Tanzania

Arabica · Robusta

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Ethiopia

Arabica

How we work

Our principles

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Transparency first

Every component of our pricing is visible. We publish live differentials, show the full price stack from FOT to SPOT and explain every cost line.

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Accountability at origin

Our on-the-ground team does not just monitor — they act. Quality issues, logistics problems and documentation delays are handled at source.

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Contract integrity

All contracts are executed under the European Contract for Coffee. We uphold our commitments and expect the same from our counterparties.

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Long-term relationships

We are not a spot platform. We build lasting relationships with buyers who value quality, reliability and direct communication over the lowest headline price.

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Proactive communication

We tell you what is happening before you need to ask. Crop updates, delay warnings, quality notes — you hear it from us first.

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Professional platform

Our digital portal brings commodity-grade transparency to a traditionally opaque market. Live pricing, forward availability, bid submission and fixing calendars — all in one place.

Ready to work with us?

Browse our current offer, submit a bid or get in touch with our trading team directly.
We respond to all inquiries within one business day.

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