FAQ: ABOUT THE COMPANY
What does BB Importers and Exporters supply?
BB Importers and Exporters Holding is a South African registered multi-product trading and export company supplying eight major commodity categories: fresh fruits including avocado and apples, nuts and kernels including almonds and cashews, dairy products including milk powder and UHT milk, halal certified meat and poultry, animal feed including alfalfa hay, grains and seeds including wheat and sunflower seeds, edible oils, and metal products including aluminium ingots and copper scrap.
Where is BB Importers and Exporters located?
BB Importers and Exporters Holding is headquartered in South Africa with offices in the Northern Cape at Uys Street, Eksteensfontein, Postal Code 8284, and in KwaZulu-Natal at Villa Sara, 55 Darby Road, Overport 4091. Our business registration number is 2004/081474/23. We have a global commercial presence covering the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and North America.
Do you work with verified buyers only?
Yes. BB Importers and Exporters works exclusively with verified company buyers. All purchase inquiries require company name, registration number, and destination country before we issue any quotation. We do not quote to unverified individuals or unregistered entities. This protects the quality of our supply chain and ensures all transactions proceed through proper commercial and banking channels.
What certifications do you provide with shipments?
Every shipment from BB Importers and Exporters includes full export documentation: Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate for agricultural and food products, Health Certificate for food products, Halal Certificate for meat, poultry, and dairy products where required by the destination country, Certificate of Analysis from a certified laboratory, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and Commercial Invoice. Third-party pre-shipment inspection by SGS or Intertek is available on request.
FAQ: FRESH FRUITS
What fresh fruits do you export from South Africa?
We export South African fresh avocado, apple, citrus fruits, and other seasonal fresh produce. South Africa is one of the world’s leading fresh fruit exporters due to its Southern Hemisphere growing season, which allows year-round supply when Northern Hemisphere production is off-season. This gives South African fresh fruit a significant timing advantage for buyers in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia who need supply between June and November when Northern Hemisphere harvests are not available.
Which countries do you export fresh fruits to?
We export fresh fruits to buyers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Morocco, and Algeria. Contact us at sales@bbimportersandexporters.co.za to confirm current availability and pricing for your destination.
FAQ: NUTS AND KERNELS
What nuts and kernels do you supply in bulk?
We supply almonds, cashew nuts, walnuts, macadamia nuts, and other nut kernels in bulk wholesale quantities. Nuts are available food grade with full quality certification. We supply in 25kg bags, 50kg bags, and custom bulk packaging depending on buyer requirements. Minimum order quantities vary by product and destination.
Which markets buy bulk nuts from South Africa?
The primary import markets for bulk nuts are China, the UAE, Japan, South Korea, Germany, the Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia. China is the world’s largest nut importer. The UAE is the regional distribution hub for the entire Middle East and North Africa nut market. European buyers particularly source almonds, cashews, and macadamia nuts from Africa.
FAQ: DAIRY PRODUCTS
What dairy products do you supply for export?
We supply milk powder including full cream and skimmed milk powder, UHT long-life milk, butter, cheese, and other dairy commodities for bulk wholesale export. All dairy products are available with halal certification for Middle East and Muslim-majority market requirements. Dairy is supplied in standard commercial packaging with shelf life and storage specifications confirmed at inquiry stage.
What is the minimum order for bulk dairy products?
Minimum orders for dairy products are one full 20-foot container load, equivalent to approximately 20 to 22 metric tons depending on the product and packaging format. Full container loads and larger vessel quantity orders are available with volume pricing. Contact us at sales@bbimportersandexporters.co.za for a current Proforma Invoice.
FAQ: MEAT AND POULTRY
Is your meat and poultry halal certified?
Yes. All meat and poultry products supplied to buyers in the Middle East, North Africa, Malaysia, and other Muslim-majority markets are halal certified by recognised Islamic certification bodies. Halal certificates are included with the shipment documentation. Buyers should specify halal certification requirements at the inquiry stage so we can confirm the appropriate supply source and certification.
What meat and poultry products do you export?
We export beef cuts, lamb, chicken, and other poultry in frozen format suitable for long-distance shipping. Products are available in standard commercial cuts for food service and retail distribution. All shipments include veterinary health certificates and comply with importing country food safety requirements.
FAQ: METAL PRODUCTS
What metal products do you supply?
We supply aluminium ingots, antimony ingots, and copper scrap for industrial buyers including smelters, foundries, and metal recycling companies. Aluminium ingots are available in standard commercial grades. Antimony ingots are supplied to specification. Copper scrap is graded and tested before shipment. All metal products are supplied with quality test certificates and certificates of origin.
Which countries import aluminium ingots and copper scrap from South Africa?
The primary import markets for aluminium ingots and copper scrap are China, South Korea, Japan, Germany, and the Netherlands. China is the world’s largest importer of non-ferrous scrap metals and ingots. South Korean and Japanese foundries also source significant volumes. European buyers in Germany and the Netherlands import for EU metal processing industries.
FAQ: PRICING AND SHIPPING
What trade terms do you offer?
We offer FOB (Free On Board) and CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) trade terms for all products. FOB pricing covers all costs to load goods onto the vessel at the port of origin. CIF includes ocean freight and marine insurance to the buyer’s destination port. We quote CIF to all major ports including Jeddah, Jebel Ali, Doha, Alexandria, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Shanghai, Yokohama, and Busan.
What payment terms do you accept?
We accept irrevocable Letter of Credit at sight from a reputable bank, and Telegraphic Transfer. New buyers pay a 30 percent TT deposit with the balance against Bill of Lading documents. All payment terms are confirmed in the Proforma Invoice before any shipment begins. We do not ship on open account to new buyers.
How do I place an order?
Email sales@bbimportersandexporters.co.za with your company name, registration number, required product, quantity, destination port, and any certification requirements. WhatsApp is available at +27 73 491 2838 for verified buyers with an existing order number. We respond with a Proforma Invoice within 24 to 48 business hours.