Agricultural Commodity Trade Finance

Agricultural Commodity Trade Finance

Agricultural Commodity Trade Finance

Agricultural trade is one of the largest and most capital-intensive markets in the world. Exporters, traders, and processors of grains, sugar, coffee, cocoa, and edible oils need reliable financing structures to move cargoes from farmgate to end buyer. Financely arranges enforceable trade finance facilities—letters of credit, confirmations, discounting, and pre-export finance—so clients can close shipments without balance sheet strain.

“They secured a $60m pre-export line for our cocoa shipments, with confirmed LCs that gave our buyers confidence. Execution was professional from start to finish.”

★★★★★
— CEO, Agricultural Trading House

Service Snapshot

Eligible commodities Grains (wheat, corn, rice), sugar, coffee, cocoa, palm and soybean oil, cotton
Facility size USD 10 million – USD 300 million+
Structures LC issuance, confirmed LCs, LC discounting, pre-export finance, inventory repo, receivables purchase
Retainer From USD 35,000
Success fee 1.5% – 2.0% of funded amount
Timeline 30 – 75 days

Why Agricultural Trade Finance Matters

Sector challenges
  • Seasonal harvest peaks requiring large upfront liquidity
  • Shipment exposure to counterparty and jurisdictional risk
  • Price volatility forcing traders to finance hedging margins
  • Local banks unable to support multi-jurisdiction flows
Our solution
  • Placement with banks and funds specialized in agri trade finance
  • Confirmed LC structures to eliminate buyer bank and country risk
  • Discounting lines to accelerate cash conversion on usance LCs
  • Pre-export facilities matched to crop and shipment cycles

Our Process

1) Intake
Review contracts, crop forecasts, and offtake agreements. KYC/AML executed upfront.
2) Structuring
Align facility size and tenor with shipment schedules. Define security: WRs, receivables, or escrow.
3) Placement
Distribute mandate to global trade finance lenders, funds, and insurers. Secure confirmations and discounting terms.
4) Closing
Negotiate documentation, activate collateral managers if needed, and disburse against export contracts.

Request a Term Sheet for Agricultural Trade Finance

Provide your export contracts, crop forecasts, and counterparties. Financely will structure and place a facility matched to your commodity flows.

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Financely is an advisory and placement firm. We are not a direct lender. All agricultural trade finance facilities are subject to lender approval, KYC/AML, sanctions screening, and enforceable export contracts. Any securities-related activities are conducted through our chaperone, Member FINRA/SIPC. This page is informational and not a solicitation to the general public.

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Submit Your Deal & Receive a Proposal Within 1-3 Working Days

Submit your deal using our secure intake form, and receive a quote within 1-3 business days. Existing clients can connect with their relationship manager through our secure web portal.


All submissions are promptly reviewed, and all communications are conducted through the intake form or the client portal for a seamless and secure process.

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Thank you for considering working with us. A nominal fee of US$500 is required upon completion of each form. This fee covers the time and effort we invest in reviewing your submission and crafting a thorough proposal. We receive numerous inquiries and prioritize those that carry this fee, ensuring serious applicants receive prompt attention.

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Once we receive your submission, our team will review your information to determine feasibility. If eligible, you will receive a proposal or term sheet within 1–3 business days. Visit our FAQ and Procedure pages for more information.

Disclaimer: Financely provides financing based on due diligence and feasibility. Approval is not guaranteed, and past performance does not predict future outcomes. All terms are subject to review. Financely primarily assists with structuring and distribution. Qualified parties carry out the project if the client approves the proposal.

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If you still have questions after visiting our FAQ and Procedure pages, we invite you to book a paid consultation for personalized guidance. A $250 USD fee applies per session.