Premium Commodities, From
Nigerian soil
to global
markets.
seeds, palm oil, and palm kernels from Nigeria’s finest
farming regions with full traceability, consistent quality,
and on-time delivery.
Export Certified
SGS pre-shipment Inspection
Phytosanitary compliant
Full Traceability
Export grade produce
Sourced with Integrity
Five commodities. One standard. Every batch graded, documented, and ready for your production line.
1
Cocoa Beans
Sourced from Ondo, Oyo, and Cross River States. Properly fermented (5–7 days), uniformly dried to ≤7.5% moisture, hand-sorted. Moisture ≤7.5%, fat content ≥48%.
2
Cashew Nuts
Premium Nigerian kernels processed to CSPE standards. All commercial grades available. Low moisture ≤5%, light ivory colour, high breaking strength. Ogun, Oyo, Kwara States.
3
Sesame Seeds
Nigerian sesame prized for oil content 50–52%, clean colour, purity ≥99.5%. Both natural and hulled available. Benue and Nassarawa States. 25–50kg PP bags.
4
Palm Oil
Crude and refined palm oil from Delta, Edo, and Rivers States. CPO FFA ≤5%, RBD FFA ≤0.1%, moisture ≤0.1%. Supplied in flexi tanks and ISO tanks.
5
Palm Kernels
High-yielding Nigerian palm kernels for solvent extraction and oleochemical manufacturing. Moisture ≤7%, impurities ≤3%. 50kg PP bags or bulk. Full lab documentation.
Built on roots. Driven by purpose.
Roots & Roast was born from a simple but powerful observation: Nigeria sits on one of West Africa’s richest agricultural foundations yet its farmers rarely see the full value of what they produce.
We built a bridge. A transparent, efficient, and globally competitive commodity trading operation that connects smallholder farming communities across six Nigerian states with the buyers who need their products most.
The name says it all: Roots for the farmers, the soil, and where everything begins. Roast for transformation, value, and the journey to global markets.
"From Nigerian Soil to Global Markets."
200+
Farmer partners
5
Export Commodities
3+
Continents Served
Integrity
Ethical sourcing, fair pricing, and honest partnerships without exception.
Quality
Strict quality control from farm gate to export vessel, every batch.
Sustainability
Eco-friendly, socially responsible practices built into our business model.
Reliability
Consistent timelines, proactive communication, and expectations exceeded.
Community
Uplifting 200+ smallholder farming families and rural economies.
Global-minded
Serving buyers in Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.
Trade that
gives back
Sustainability isn’t a marketing word for us — it’s built into how we operate. Every decision we make considers the farmer, the land, and the long-term health of the supply chain.
Farmer Partnerships
We work directly with 200+ smallholder farming families, paying fair market prices and providing consistent demand so farmers can invest in their operations with confidence.
Ethical
Sourcing
No child labour. No forced labour. Every farm in our network is vetted against our sourcing code. We choose partners who share our values, and we walk away from those who don’t.
Environmental Practice
We encourage crop rotation, minimal chemical use, and sustainable post-harvest practices across our farmer network. Building traceability systems that track environmental metrics farm-by-farm.
Transparent Traceability
Every shipment can be traced from the specific farming communities where it was grown, through our grading centres, to the export documentation we provide at port.
Everything you
need
before you order.
We understand that sourcing from a new supplier is a significant decision. We’ve built our operation around transparency and documentation at every step.
| 📄 Phytosanitary Certificate |
| 📄 Certificate of Origin (NEPC) |
| 📄 SGS Pre-shipment Inspection Report |
| 📄 Certificate of Analysis (Lab) |
| 📄 Bill of Lading |
| 📄 Commercial Invoice & Packing List |
| 📄 Fumigation Certificate (where required) |
| 📄 EUR.1 Movement Certificate (EU buyers) |
Lagos (Apapa / Tin Can) · Port Harcourt
FCL and LCL available
FOB · CIF · CFR · DAP on request
We work with your preferred terms
3–6 weeks to vessel loading
From order confirmation, commodity dependent
1 FCL (14–20 MT)
Smaller trial orders considered case by case
LC at sight · T/T 30/70
Other arrangements for established buyers
SGS / equivalent inspection
Report issued to buyer before vessel departure
Can we request a sample before ordering?
Yes — we provide pre-shipment samples (500g–1kg) for quality testing and approval. Sample cost is reimbursed on your first order.
Do you supply on a recurring basis?
Yes — and that’s our preference. We work best with buyers who want a consistent, long-term supply relationship. Offtake agreements and supply schedules are available.
For Buyers
Let's talk
trade.
Tell us what you need and we’ll respond within 24 hours with pricing, availability, and next steps.
General enquiries
hello@rootsandroast.com
Trade & export
trade@rootsandroast.com
WhatsApp trade line
+234 [NUMBER]
Location
Lagos, Nigeria