Dates
Medjool, Khalas, Sukkari, Ajwa, Mazafati and Deglet Nour dates, whole, pitted or as paste, for importers, packers, retailers and food manufacturers.
- Category
- Dry fruits and nuts
- Product range
- Varieties and Processed
What we supply
Choose a product to start your enquiry.
Supreme Universal Trading supplies dates: Medjool, Khalas, Sukkari, Ajwa, Mazafati and Deglet Nour, whole or pitted, and date paste for food manufacturing.
We run the whole trade: sourcing from vetted suppliers, agreeing the variety, grade and packing, arranging independent inspection where required, preparing the trade documents and coordinating shipment to the destination port.
Tell us the variety, quantity and destination and our trading team will come back with options.
Product range8 options
Varieties
Supply and shipping
How it ships, on what terms and with which documents.
Supply formats
Packing and shipping options.
- Cartons and retail packs
- Refrigerated container
Trade terms
Incoterms we usually work on.
- FOB
- Free on board. We load the cargo at the origin port and the buyer arranges the freight.
- CFR
- Cost and freight. We pay the freight to the destination port. Risk passes at loading.
- CIF
- Cost, insurance and freight. As CFR, with marine insurance to the destination port.
Documents with each shipment
Depends on contract and destination- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Health certificate
- Packing list
How every shipment is checked
Quality and execution- 01
Agree the specification
Grade, parameters and tolerances are written into the contract.
- 02
Inspect at loading
Independent sampling and inspection where the contract requires it.
- 03
Prepare documents
Trade, shipping and certification papers checked before release.
- 04
Track to discharge
Shipment updates through to the destination port where available.
Questions buyers ask
Which date varieties do you supply?
Medjool, Khalas, Sukkari, Ajwa, Mazafati and Deglet Nour, whole or pitted, and date paste. Tell us if you need another variety.
How are dates packed and shipped?
In cartons or retail packs, agreed per contract. Soft and semi-dry dates usually travel in refrigerated containers to keep their quality.
What are your trade terms and minimum quantities?
We usually trade dates on FOB, CFR and CIF terms. Minimum quantities depend on the variety and packing and are confirmed when we quote.
Which documents come with each shipment?
A typical shipment includes the commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary and health certificates, and packing list. The final list depends on the contract and the destination country's import rules.
Enquire about dates
Tell us the grade, volume and destination. Our trading team will come back with available origins, options and next steps.
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