Acacia tree at dusk over a West African coffee plantation

ABIDJAN · CÔTE D'IVOIRE · EST. 2011

Rooted in Africa.Reaching the World.

Premium agricultural commodity trading from the heart of West & Central Africa. 30+ years of expertise connecting African harvests to global markets.

DISCOVER OUR PRODUCTS OUR HERITAGE

30+

YEARS OF EXPERTISE

COMMODITY PRODUCTS

SOURCE COUNTRIES

55,000 MT

COFFEE EXPORTED

ED&F MAN LTD◆GEPRO PARIS◆HUYSER MÖLLER◆TIMBERFARM GMBH◆HCCO GMBH◆SCHLUTTER TRADING AG◆ESPE LTD◆CORNHOUSE BV◆TORQ COMMODITY AG◆HACOFCO◆ECOM TRADING◆GENESIS COMMODITY◆ED&F MAN LTD◆GEPRO PARIS◆HUYSER MÖLLER◆TIMBERFARM GMBH◆HCCO GMBH◆SCHLUTTER TRADING AG◆ESPE LTD◆CORNHOUSE BV◆TORQ COMMODITY AG◆HACOFCO◆ECOM TRADING◆GENESIS COMMODITY◆

HERITAGE & LEADERSHIP

A Legacy Born in the Fields

ACACIA — formerly SAFCI — is the culmination of a lifetime spent at the intersection of African agriculture and international commodity trade. Founded by Patrick Daniel Michot, a third-generation agro-industrialist whose family has cultivated coffee in the Central African Republic since 1965.

Patrick's early career was forged in the field — literally. From managing vast plantation operations inherited by his family (1,500+ hectares of Robusta coffee, 1,200 hectares of rubber) to becoming the number one buyer and exporter of Robusta coffee from the Central African Republic from 1993 to 1996, his trajectory is one of earned expertise, not inherited position.

He built a 10-tonne-per-hour coffee processing plant in Côte d'Ivoire and managed more than six coffee factories across Central Africa and Cameroon. Today, ACACIA channels all of that industrial and commercial knowledge into a focused commodity trading house — sourcing, processing, and exporting the finest agricultural produce from West and Central Africa to markets in Europe, Asia, and beyond.

“Coffee is not just our product — it is our language, our history, and our compass. Everything we do at ACACIA begins and ends with the land.”

— PATRICK DANIEL MICHOT, FOUNDER & CEO

ACACIA (formerly SAFCI — Société Agricole et Forestière de Côte d'Ivoire), est. 2011, Abidjan · RCCM CI-ABJ-2011-B-3682 · SARL au capital de 30,000,000 FCFA

Milestones

1965
Family Legacy Begins
The Michot family plants the first Robusta coffee in the Central African Republic — over 1,500 hectares of coffee and 1,200 hectares of rubber would eventually define the family's agricultural legacy.
1993
#1 Robusta Exporter — CAR
Patrick Michot becomes the leading buyer and exporter of Robusta coffee from the Central African Republic, a position he holds through 1996, building deep supply-chain expertise across the region.
2000s
Industrial Coffee Processing
Patrick constructs a 10T/H coffee processing plant in Côte d'Ivoire and goes on to manage more than 6 Robusta and Arabica coffee factories across Central Africa and Cameroon.
2011
SAFCI Founded
Société Agricole et Forestière de Côte d'Ivoire (SAFCI) is established in Abidjan — a SARL with a capital of 30,000,000 FCFA — formalizing decades of trading expertise into a modern commodity house.
2015–20
Cashew Industry Leadership
Patrick restructured the purchasing network of INCajou (Côte d'Ivoire), securing 9,000 tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually with a network of over 10,000 smallholder farmers. He subsequently managed the greenfield construction of a raw cashew processing facility with a capacity exceeding 20,000 tonnes per year — overseeing a CAPEX/OPEX budget of USD 20 million, the full plant ramp-up, and the recruitment and training of over 150 management staff. The facility achieved BRCGS Food Safety v9 certification with an AA rating.
2024
ACACIA — A New Chapter
SAFCI rebrands as ACACIA, reflecting the company's expanded geographic reach, diversified product portfolio, and renewed commitment to connecting African agricultural excellence with global markets.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Executive Summary

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2011

FOUNDED

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

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COMMODITIES

Agricultural products

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MARKETS

Source countries

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30+

EXPERIENCE

Years in the field

ACACIA is a premium agricultural commodity trading company, registered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Formerly known as SAFCI, the company was rebranded in 2024 to reflect a broader, pan-African commercial identity.

Core business is the sourcing, first-processing, and export of Robusta and Arabica coffee, cocoa beans, natural rubber, raw and processed cashew nuts, wild pepper, and annatto seeds — under Ivorian law as a SARL with a registered capital of 30,000,000 FCFA (RCCM CI-ABJ-2011-B-3682).

Strategic positioning centres on founder-led commercial relationships, origin-grade quality management, and a growing commitment to certified sustainability and traceability — including a 2027 roadmap for AI-driven inventory and drone-mapped plantation certification.

Origin Expertise

ACACIA operates at origin — with field teams, cooperative networks, and processing assets in Côte d'Ivoire, the Central African Republic, and Cameroon. We do not broker. We source, process, and export.

Commercial Rigour

All export operations are structured around internationally recognised trade terms (FOB / CFR), with full documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, and quality inspection report.

Founder-Led Model

FOB / CFR

Cashew Kernels

CÔTE D'IVOIRE

Processed cashew kernels — white whole (WW), scorched wholes. Shipped to European buyers.

Grade: WW240/320 · FOB Abidjan / CFR Europe

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FOBIN DEVELOPMENT

Annatto Seeds

CÔTE D'IVOIRE

Natural annatto seeds (Bixa orellana) — sourced from West African farms. A rich natural colourant and flavouring agent used in food, cosmetics, and textile industries.

Product currently under development · Specifications TBC · FOB Abidjan

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All shipments documented with commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate & quality report.

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20-YEAR TRACK RECORD

Cumulative Export Performance

Across ACACIA and its predecessor entities, over two decades of documented sourcing and export operations.

55,000 MT

Robusta Coffee Exported

ED&F Man · Ecom Trading · GEPRO

70,000 MT

Cocoa Beans Exported

Côte d'Ivoire & Cameroon

8,000 MT

Arabica Coffee Exported

Cameroon & CAR origins

25,000 MT

Natural Rubber Cup Lump

ESPE Ltd · Singapore

35,000 MT

Raw Cashew Nuts Sourced & Exported

INCajou network · 10,000+ farmers

5,000 MT

Cashew Kernels Exported

European buyers

KEY TRADING PARTNERS

ED&F Man · LondonSchluter Trading AGEPSE Ltd · SingaporeTimberfarm Trading GmbH · DüsseldorfH.C.C.O · HamburgThai Gia Son Co. · VietnamAsafo Corporation · USA

Coffee Processing

10 T/H processing plant (Côte d'Ivoire) + management of 6 factories across CAR & Cameroon

Cashew Processing

20,000 T/year raw cashew facility — greenfield construction, ramp-up, BRCGS AA certification

Grower Network

10,000+ smallholder farmers; cooperative purchasing structures across 3 countries

Export Documentation

Full documentation package: B/L, COO, phytosanitary, inspection certificates

Quality Management

On-site grading, moisture control, independent SGS/BV/Cotecna inspection on request

International Trade

30+ years FOB / CFR export experience; buyers in Europe, Asia, and global markets

GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT

From Source to Port

Three source countries. One export hub. Global delivery. ACACIA manages every link of the chain — from farm gate to vessel.

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Côte d'Ivoire

FOB ABIDJAN

ACACIA's primary operating base. Home to the company's registered office and main export infrastructure.

PRODUCTS

Robusta Coffee
Cocoa Beans
Natural Rubber Cup Lump
Rubber TSR10/20
Raw Cashew Nuts
Cashew Kernels

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Central African Republic

FOB BANGUI

The Michot family's ancestral coffee country. 60 years of plantation history and supply-chain relationships.

PRODUCTS

Robusta Coffee
Wild Pepper

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Cameroon

FOB DOUALA

High-quality Robusta, Arabica, and aromatic cocoa beans from the Western highlands. Managed through Patrick Michot's network of factory relationships.

PRODUCTS

Robusta Coffee
Arabica Coffee
Cocoa Beans

Export Destinations

Europe

Germany · France · UK · Belgium

Coffee, Cashew Kernels, Rubber

Asia

Vietnam · India · Malaysia · Singapore

Raw Cashew, Natural Rubber

Global

FOB / CFR Worldwide

All commodities on request

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING

Sustainability & Traceability

ACACIA is building the infrastructure for fully traceable, certified commodity supply chains — from plantation to port.

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Traceable Sourcing

Every lot exported by ACACIA is traceable to a named cooperative or plantation. We maintain geo-referenced sourcing maps for all Côte d'Ivoire origin products and are extending this to our CAR and Cameroon operations.

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BRCGS Certification

Our processing operations target BRCGS Food Safety Standard v9 with an AA rating — the global benchmark for food safety management, demanded by leading European and Asian buyers.

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Smallholder Inclusion

ACACIA sources from a network of over 10,000 smallholder farmers in Côte d'Ivoire. We pay fair prices, provide agronomic support, and invest in cooperative development — believing that grower prosperity drives product quality.

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Zero Deforestation

All ACACIA supply chains are subject to zero-deforestation commitments, in line with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requirements. We are conducting geo-spatial verification of all plantation parcels by 2025.

2027 TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP

PHASE 1 · 2024–25

Digital Sourcing Records

Full digitisation of all grower registration, purchase records, and weight certificates. Integration with mobile data collection tools at cooperative level.

PHASE 2 · 2025–26

Drone Plantation Mapping

Drone-based canopy mapping of all plantation parcels in ACACIA's sourcing network. Creation of geo-referenced plantation certificates compatible with EUDR requirements.

PHASE 3 · 2026–27

AI Inventory & Quality

AI-driven inventory management for all processing facilities. Computer-vision quality grading at intake. Real-time lot tracking from farm gate to vessel, accessible to buyers via a digital dashboard.

ACACIA's sustainability framework is not a marketing statement. It is a structured, multi-year operational programme — with measurable milestones, third-party verification, and direct accountability to our founder.

COMMERCIAL FRAMEWORK

Trade Guidelines

Standard operating conditions for all ACACIA commodity export transactions.

NOTICE: These guidelines constitute ACACIA's standard terms of business. All transactions are subject to a formal export contract executed between ACACIA (as seller) and the buyer, incorporating these provisions unless otherwise agreed in writing. ACACIA reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time without prior notice.

Minimum Order Quantities

Coffee (Robusta / Arabica): minimum 1 × 20' FCL (≈ 17–19 MT)
Cocoa Beans: minimum 1 × 20' FCL (≈ 17–18 MT)
Natural Rubber Cup Lump: minimum 1 × 20' FCL (≈ 20 MT)
Raw Cashew Nuts: minimum 1 × 20' FCL (≈ 20 MT in 80 kg jute bags)
Cashew Kernels: minimum 1 × 20' reefer (≈ 16 MT in vacuum cartons)
Wild Pepper: minimum 1 MT
Annatto Seeds: minimum 500 kg — product currently under development

Trade Terms & Incoterms

Standard terms: FOB (Free on Board) from port of origin
CFR (Cost & Freight) available to major ports on request
FOB Abidjan — standard for all Côte d'Ivoire origin products
FOB Bangui — available for CAR origin (coffee, wild pepper)
FOB Douala — available for Cameroon origin (coffee, cocoa)
CFR destinations: Port Klang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hamburg, Antwerp, Le Havre
Ex-Works pricing not available — all prices quoted FOB or CFR

Quality & Inspection

All lots are sampled and graded at origin prior to shipment
Pre-shipment inspection by independent surveyor (SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Cotecna) on request
Moisture content verified at loading — certificates provided
Grade standards: FAQ (Fair Average Quality) for coffee; GR1 for cocoa; 44–46 Lbs KOR for cashew
Buyers may appoint their own inspector at loading port at their own cost
Rejection of goods post-shipment based on quality grounds only if surveyors' certificates contradict seller's

Documentation Package

Commercial invoice (ACACIA letterhead, notarised if required)
Full set of clean on-board Bills of Lading
Certificate of Origin (Chamber of Commerce, Côte d'Ivoire)
Phytosanitary Certificate (Direction de la Protection des Végétaux)
Pre-shipment Quality Report (internal + independent surveyor)
Weight / Moisture Analysis Certificate
Fumigation Certificate (where applicable)
BRCGS Food Safety documentation on request

Shipping & Logistics

Shipment within 30–45 days from contract signature and advance payment receipt
Shipping line: buyer may nominate vessel / shipping line; failing which ACACIA nominates
Containers: 20' FCL standard for dry goods; 20' reefer for cashew kernels
Partial shipments: not permitted unless explicitly agreed in contract
Force majeure clause applies — ACACIA will notify buyer within 5 business days

Governing Law & Disputes

Contracts governed by the laws of Côte d'Ivoire and OHADA Treaty provisions
Disputes resolved by amicable negotiation in the first instance (30-day window)
Failing amicable resolution: ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris
Language of arbitration: English or French, as agreed by parties
Applicable commodity trade rules: FOSFA / ECC / ACTA where product-specific standards apply

For contract templates, specific commodity term sheets, or to negotiate bespoke arrangements, please contact our trading desk.

FINANCIAL FRAMEWORK

Payment Terms

ACACIA operates on a three-tranche payment structure designed to protect both parties: aligning cash flow with verifiable milestones from contract signature through to vessel departure.

30%

TRANCHE 1

Advance Payment

CONTRACT SIGNATURE

Payable within 5 business days of contract execution. This advance triggers production scheduling, warehouse allocation, and origin sourcing. No shipment preparation commences prior to receipt of this tranche.

Wire transfer (T/T) to ACACIA's designated bank account
Swift confirmation forwarded to buyer upon receipt
Pro-forma invoice issued by ACACIA upon contract signature

50%

TRANCHE 2

Pre-Shipment Payment

CARGO READINESS & QUALITY APPROVAL

Payable after ACACIA notifies the buyer that the cargo is ready for shipment and the pre-shipment quality report has been issued and approved.

Pre-shipment quality & weight report issued
Independent surveyor certificate where requested
Loading scheduled upon receipt of funds

20%

TRANCHE 3

Against Documents

VESSEL DEPARTURE

Balance payable against presentation of the full shipping document set.

Clean on-board Bill of Lading
Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary Certificate
Weight & Moisture Certificate
Pre-shipment Inspection Report
Documents tendered within 5 business days of vessel departure

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Currency

All prices and payments in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Bank Charges

Each party bears its own bank charges. ACACIA must receive net amounts as specified in the contract.

Late Payment

Overdue payments accrue interest at LIBOR + 3% per annum, calculated on a daily basis from the due date.

Payment Method

Wire transfer (T/T) only. ACACIA does not accept letters of credit (LC) as standard — LC terms require prior written agreement and may incur additional costs.

Default

Failure to pay any tranche within the stipulated period entitles ACACIA to suspend shipment, cancel the contract, and retain all sums received as liquidated damages.

Force Majeure

Payment obligations are not suspended by force majeure events affecting the buyer's operations. Only force majeure events at origin may grant a payment extension by written agreement.

These payment terms are standard and subject to negotiation for strategic partnerships or high-volume, repeat buyers. For bespoke payment structures or to discuss trade financing options, please contact ACACIA's trading desk directly. All terms are subject to a signed export contract.

GET IN TOUCH

Trade Inquiries

For product availability, pricing, and export arrangements, contact our trading desk directly.

REGISTERED OFFICE

Rue I94, SCI Papillon, Bâtiment C
Riviera Palmeraie
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
RCCM CI-ABJ-2011-B-3682

TELEPHONE

+225 07 08 49 03 03

contact@acacia-trading.org

TRADING DESK

Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00 WAT
Inquiries accepted in English and French.