Commodity trading — Brazil

Structured export of Brazilian commodities.

Orbe Commodities executes the international commercialization of Brazilian agricultural commodities under defined contractual, logistical and inspection standards.

  • Export execution
  • Contractual standards
  • Inspection & documentation
  • Centralized governance
01 — Origin and track record

Experience built before the first proprietary shipment.

450,000+ t
Tonnes exported / 3 years
170,000 t
2024
15+
Destination markets
36+
Commercial partners

Sugar operations began through joint ventures and as an investor in exporting companies and sugar mills. Operating in that structure, more than 450,000 tonnes of sugar were exported over three years, reaching 170,000 tonnes in 2024, supplying more than 15 destination markets through more than 36 commercial partners.

Orbe Commodities was established to conduct these operations directly — under its own contracts, documentation, inspection and governance, rather than through third-party structures.

Volumes above were executed through joint ventures and equity participations that preceded the creation of Orbe Commodities. Supporting documentation available to counterparties and financial institutions under due diligence.

02 — Mandate

A defined mandate.

Orbe Commodities is responsible for commodity trading and the structured export of Brazilian agricultural commodities.

Function
Execution
Boundary
Contractual terms
Output
Shipped & documented
03 — Scope

Scope of activity.

01
International commercialization

Cross-border sale of Brazilian agricultural commodities to institutional buyers.

02
Established standards

Contractual, logistical and inspection standards applied to every operation.

03
International practice

Alignment with prevailing international trade and banking practice.

04 — Specialized sub-units

Sub-units under Orbe Commodities.

Orbe Sugar and Orbe Coffee are specialized sub-units of the division. They inherit governance and operating standards from Orbe Commodities and do not act as independent brands.

Trading structure

Central commodity trading and export operation

Orbe Commodities manages the international commercialization of Brazilian agricultural commodities. All operations execute under unified contractual, logistical and inspection standards aligned with international trade practice. Sub-units inherit governance, compliance and operating standards.

Trading structureExecution capabilityInternational standardsCentralized governance
Specialized sub-units
Sub-unitOrbe Sugar
Orbe Sugar

Sugar products and export operations

Specialized sub-unit for international sugar trade, operating under Orbe Commodities with dedicated market expertise, quality standardization and regulatory compliance.

  • VHP and refined sugar grades
  • International quality certifications
  • Documented traceability protocols

Operating under Orbe Commodities governance and compliance framework

Sub-unitOrbe Coffee
Orbe Coffee

Coffee products and export operations

Specialized sub-unit for premium coffee exports, operating under Orbe Commodities with coordinated logistics, unified compliance and established export channels.

  • Arabica and Robusta sourcing
  • Specialty and commercial grades
  • Origin certification support

Operating under Orbe Commodities governance and compliance framework

Orbe Sugar and Orbe Coffee operate under Orbe Commodities and inherit its governance, compliance and operating standards.

Commodities portfolio

Product Catalog

Brazilian agricultural commodities sourced through recurring supplier relationships. Delivery under established contractual frameworks and institutional standards.

Orbe Sugar

Sugars

Proprietary brand
ICUMSA 45
Refined white

Premium refined sugar. International colour and purity standards. Direct consumption and food manufacturing.

ICUMSA 100
Refined

Industrial applications and food processing. Consistent quality, documented specifications.

ICUMSA 150
Refined

Cost-effective industrial option. Standard purity for processing applications.

VHP
Raw sugar

High-polarization raw sugar for refining. Brazil's primary export grade. Established logistics.

Demerara
Specialty

Partially refined with natural molasses. Specialty food manufacturers and premium markets.

Brown Sugar
Mascavo

Unrefined whole cane sugar. Artisanal production, origin traceability.

Other Commodities

Soybeans
Conventional & Non-GMO

Major producing regions. Full documentation for international trade.

Corn
Yellow Dent

Year-round availability. Feed and industrial specifications.

Coffee
Arabica & Robusta

Export markets. Specialty and commercial grades with origin certification.

Honey
Natural & Organic

International food safety standards. Bulk and packaged options.

Beans
Various Types

Black, carioca and other varieties. Institutional buyers and food processors.

Contractual Structure: Established contracts specifying quality parameters, delivery terms, payment conditions and dispute resolution. Standard alignment with international trade practice.

Operations

Warehousing and handling

Product is stored, palletized and handled under controlled warehouse conditions prior to shipment, in 50 kg bags and 1-tonne big bags.

Palletized refined sugar bags in warehouse
One-tonne big bags of sugar on pallets
Covered pallets of bagged sugar in a controlled warehouse
Stacked bags of sugar stored under warehouse conditions
05 — Standards

Operating standards.

01
Counterparty verification

KYC and KYB procedures, sanctions and adverse-media screening completed prior to commercial commitment.

02
Contractual discipline

Written terms defining product, quality, incoterms, liability and dispute resolution.

03
Inspection

Third-party inspection at load and, where applicable, at discharge.

04
Documentary control

Documentary sets issued and retained under a single standard, aligned with international banking practice.

05
Traceability

Origin, lot and shipment identifiers maintained across the operation.

06
Financial structuring

Settlement structured through documentary banking instruments, including letters of credit.

Governance and compliance

Compliance is the entry condition.

No operation begins before counterparty verification is complete.

01
Beneficial ownership

Identity and ultimate beneficial owner verified for every counterparty.

02
Sanctions screening

Screening against OFAC, United Nations and European Union restrictive lists.

03
AML and CTF

Anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing policy applied to every operation.

04
Anti-corruption

Contractual anti-corruption provisions aligned with Brazilian Federal Law 12,846/2013.

05
Operational record

Every operation recorded end to end and auditable after completion.

06
Reporting channel

Confidential channel for reporting irregularities.

06 — Sequence

Six stages, from onboarding to record.

  1. STAGE / 0101
    Counterparty onboarding

    KYC / KYB verification and eligibility review.

  2. STAGE / 0202
    Commercial terms

    Product specification, quantity, incoterms and pricing basis.

  3. STAGE / 0303
    Contract and guarantees

    Contract execution and applicable financial instruments.

  4. STAGE / 0404
    Supply and inspection

    Origin allocation, quality control and third-party inspection.

  5. STAGE / 0505
    Shipment and documentation

    Loading, transport and issuance of the documentary set.

  6. STAGE / 0606
    Settlement and record

    Financial settlement and complete operational record.

Aerial view of a container terminal, used as an institutional texture.

Execution is measured at the port, not at the desk.

07 — Trade practice

Trade practice.

Operations follow recognized international trade practice. Terms are defined before execution and verified at every stage.

Practice
Incoterms 2020

Deliveries structured under Incoterms 2020 — FOB, CFR and CIF — defined contract by contract.

Practice
Documentary settlement

Payment through documentary instruments, including letters of credit confirmed by first-class banks.

Practice
Independent inspection

Quantity and quality certified by internationally recognized inspection companies.

Practice
Export documentation

Complete documentary sets issued to destination-market and banking requirements.

Practice
Contract rules

White refined sugar traded under Refined Sugar Association rules; raw sugar under Sugar Association of London terms. Disputes resolved by arbitration under the applicable association rules.

Practice
Ports of loading

Shipments loaded through Santos and Paranaguá, in container (FCL) or bulk, according to contracted volume.

Practice
Pricing basis

Prices referenced to ICE futures — Sugar No. 11 (New York) for raw sugar and White Sugar No. 5 (London) for refined.

08 — Documentation

Every shipment is documented.

Each operation produces a complete documentary set, issued to destination-market and banking requirements.

  • 01Commercial invoice
  • 02Packing list
  • 03Bill of Lading
  • 04Certificate of origin
  • 05Phytosanitary certificate (MAPA)
  • 06Quality and weight certificates
  • 07Pre-shipment inspection report
  • 08Export declaration (DU-E / Siscomex)
09 — Contact

Institutional contact.

Entity
Orbe Commodities
Registered office
Calçada dos Antares, No. 100, Alphaville
Santana de Parnaíba — SP
ZIP 06541-065 — Brazil
Contact channels
General & commercial inquiries: sales@orbealliance.com
Sugar inquiries: sugar@orbealliance.com
Contact form

Institutional inquiries only. Commercial engagement is conducted under contract following counterparty verification.

Commercial enquiries answered within 48 business hours.