Guide5 min read
How to write a serious commodity RFQ
Include product and grade, target volume and frequency, destination and Incoterm, packaging, required certificates, payment terms and a realistic target price. The tighter the spec, the more accurate the offers you get back on the first round.
Glossary4 min read
What are COA, SGS, specs and export documents?
A COA (Certificate of Analysis) proves a batch meets stated specifications. SGS and similar inspections give independent verification. Specs define the product; export documents (BL, packing list, COO, phyto) move it across borders.
Methodology6 min read
How Yaval ranks supplier offers
Every offer is scored on five axes — price, document quality, production capacity, verification depth and commercial terms. No single axis wins alone; the strongest combined score becomes the supplier Yaval contracts with.
Guide5 min read
Incoterms in 5 minutes for commodity trade
EXW and FCA put most cost and risk on the buyer; FOB and CFR/CIF shift the handover to the port; DAP and DDP push delivery to your door. Each term decides who pays freight, who carries risk, and which documents are required.
Playbook4 min read
What makes a supplier 'verified' at Yaval
Legal entity and registration checks, product specs with a recent COA, capacity and export references, applicable certifications, and a reachable decision-maker. Missing items are requested before a supplier can quote a live RFQ.
Playbook5 min read
Avoiding broker chains in international trade
Each intermediary adds margin and weakens document integrity. Yaval acts as a single commercial counterparty between buyer and verified supplier, so price and paperwork stay clean from RFQ to contract.
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