Commodity Aggregation, Processing & Trade
Nest supports value addition, bulk aggregation, and trade/export readiness across key commodities (e.g., maize, soy, sesame, ginger, hibiscus, millet).
Commodity Aggregation, Processing & Trade
Bridging Farmers to Markets. Unlocking Value at Scale.
At Nest Agribusiness, we offer end-to-end aggregation, post-harvest handling, and trade facilitation services for a wide range of agricultural commodities. Our role is to streamline the fragmented farm-to-market pathway by aggregating produce from rural farming communities and efficiently linking them to local, national, and international markets.
By combining logistics coordination, quality assurance, and structured trade systems, we help unlock value for producers, traders, processors, and institutional buyers alike.
What We Do
1. Farmer-Based Commodity Aggregation
Community-level sourcing through registered farmer clusters and cooperatives
Pre-harvest aggregation agreements with smallholder networks
Mobile field agents and last-mile aggregation infrastructure
Focus on traceability, standardization, and quality compliance
Key Commodities:
Maize, Soybean, Paddy Rice, Sesame, Cowpea, Groundnuts, Sorghum, Ginger
2. Post-Harvest Handling & Processing
Sorting, grading, and cleaning for market-ready standards
Storage coordination with certified warehouse partners
Drying and bagging for shelf life extension and weight optimization
Basic value-addition services (e.g., dehulling, threshing, packaging)
3. Bulk & Structured Trade Facilitation
Direct sales to local processors, commodity exchanges, and exporters
Trade finance structuring with buyer-backed contracts
Coordination of haulage, documentation, and last-mile delivery
Real-time logistics tracking and sales reconciliation
4. Export & Market Linkage
Sourcing for export-oriented buyers in the Middle East, Asia, and EU
NXP filing, certification (NAQS, SON, etc.), and compliance advisory
Collaboration with aggregators, processors, and export partners
Strategic access to dry ports and border trade corridors
Our Advantage
Farm-Gate Presence: Network of field officers and aggregation points across 10+ states
Warehouse Partnerships: Storage access in Nasarawa, Kaduna, Ekiti, Niger, and Kano
Farmer Contracts: Over 8,000 smallholder farmers under contact/cluster agreements
Digital Tools: Mobile tracking of quantity, quality, and payments
Embedded Finance Support: Partnership-ready for trade and pre-export financing
Engagement Models
We offer flexible models to suit your trade objectives:
Model | Description |
|---|---|
Procurement-as-a-Service | We source, quality check, and deliver based on your specs. |
Joint Venture Trade | Partner with us to co-finance and share returns on agreed commodity volumes. |
Trade Structuring | We design and execute trade pathways for institutional buyers or NGOs. |
Offtake Guarantee | Long-term contracts with processors/exporters at agreed pricing terms. |
Typical Pricing Structure
Service | Rate / Fee Model |
|---|---|
Aggregation & Delivery (Local) | ₦20–₦50/kg (depending on commodity & location) |
Processing & Handling | ₦5–₦20/kg (based on commodity type) |
Trade Origination (for funded trades) | 2.5% flat fee or 10% of trade profit |
Export Structuring | Custom quote + success-based performance fee |
Track Record Highlights
Niger State – Appointed Operational Partner under ₦2B NEXIM export program
APFA Kano – Aggregated over 3,000 liters of MoGloop-linked orders for clustered tomato & rice farmers
Sesame Value Chain – Coordinated trade between Ekiti farmers and Lagos-based processors
Warehouse Program – Launched hub model to reduce post-harvest loss across Nasarawa & Kaduna
Who We Work With
Offtakers & Agro-Processors
Farmer Cooperatives
Exporters & Aggregators
State Governments & Development Projects
Commodity Traders & Retailers
📩 Ready to Move Commodities at Scale?
Whether you’re looking to source directly from farmers, structure a bulk trade, or export to new markets — Nest Agribusiness is your strategic field-to-market partner.
