From the farm to your warehouse, with one partner.
PasarToba is a commodity trader. We buy directly from producers in North Sumatra, check quality at our own warehouse, and sell to your business with complete documents and payment terms.
For buyers
- 1Register & get verified
Create a business account and submit your company details (business licence, tax ID, contact person). Verified within 2 business days.
- 2Submit a PO
Choose the commodity, quantity, grade, address, and delivery date. Catalogue prices are indicative.
- 3Receive a quotation
Within 1 business day we send the final price, shipping, tax, terms, and schedule. Valid for 3 business days.
- 4Sourcing & quality control
We buy from verified producers, then weigh and check every batch at our warehouse.
- 5Ship, receive, pay
Goods ship with a tracking number and a signed delivery receipt. Invoices follow the agreed terms.
For producers
- 1Register from your phone
Enter your details, farm location, commodities, and bank account. Our field team can help you sign up.
- 2Field verification
We call or visit to confirm your details within 3 business days.
- 3Receive orders
When a PO comes in, you receive a supply request with price, quantity, and date. Accept or decline within 24 hours.
- 4Deliver & get paid
Deliver to our warehouse. Once your goods pass quality control, payment is transferred within 3 business days.
What we check at the warehouse
Every delivery is weighed, measured, and photographed before it is packed with a batch and origin label.
| Commodity | What we check |
|---|---|
| Coffee | Moisture 12–13%, defects per 300 g, bean size, process |
| Corn | Moisture up to ±15%, damaged and mouldy kernels, foreign matter |
| Rice | Moisture up to ±14%, broken grains, milling degree, cleanliness |
| Cocoa | Cut test (fermentation level), moisture ±7%, mouldy beans |
| Cinnamon | Moisture, form and grade, bark cleanliness |
| Benzoin | Size, colour, and cleanliness of the lumps (grades A–D) |
Paid the way we agreed
Terms are set during verification and can improve as your transaction history grows.
Pay before goods are shipped. The starting term for new partners.
Deposit when the PO is approved, balance when goods are received.
Pay 14 or 30 days after delivery, for partners with a good track record.
FAQ
Can I request a sample?
Yes. Once your account is verified, request a sample before ordering in large volumes.
What is the minimum order?
It depends on the commodity, from 100 kg for benzoin to 5 tonnes for shelled corn. See the Commodities page.
What if the goods are not as agreed?
File a claim within 24 hours (fresh goods) or 72 hours (dry goods) of receipt, with photos. We respond within 1 business day.
Can prices be locked for several months?
Yes, through a monthly or quarterly supply contract. POs are created automatically on schedule.
Do producers have to wait for the buyer to pay?
No. PasarToba buys directly from producers, so producers are paid within 3 business days of passing quality control.