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Pricing and Transparency

Algrano’s model provides transparency. We do not speculate like traders, and are not opaque about costs.

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Producers set the price

When browsing the platform coffees are priced on FOB terms (Free On Board).

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What is the actual cost?

There are many components to sourcing coffee directly. We show the different elements of our service and how it’s priced - to roasters and producers. 

The final price you pay will typically be based on FCA terms in Europe and FOT terms in the USA. It  includes shipping costs and fees. 

Know the final price: Costs are transparently shown in the platform when you add coffee to cart, and start the checkout process.

Take a closer look

See what our transparent pricing looks like. Add a coffee to the cart and see full price breakdown.

Free On Board (FOB)

The price of coffee, exporting fees and seller fee if applicable. 

For Farmgate Pricing - ask the Seller directly. You can message through the platform, by whatsapp or instagram. Whatever works best for you both. We are not gatekeepers.

Logistics Costs 

Calculated based on country of origin, container shipping cost, destination country and warehouse, and destination country and warehouse.  For our Discovery to Delivery service this is displayed when you add coffee to the cart. It’s labeled as Freight, import & outhousing on the platform. 

Read more about Shipping Service quotes here ->

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Coffee FOB price

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Freight, Import and Outhousing (Shipping and other logistics components)

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Service fees

Algrano Service Fees 

We can help you source coffees directly in a number of ways, from finding you great producers and ideal coffees, to quality assurance, shipping, import and storage and financing. You choose which services you want for each lot you source, and Algrano’s service fee adjusts accordingly.

Base

The fee is directly tied to the overall volume you source through Algrano, and automatically decreases as you source more through the marketplace.

Matchmaking

Matchmaking fees apply when Algrano finds a new producer you trade with. The fee is tied to the FOB price and decreases steeply with every year you keep sourcing through the same producer, rewarding long term relationships. 

Quality Assurance and Risk Management 

Algrano's Q-graders independently evaluate the coffee when it's listed, before it's shipped and once it lands. This ensures the coffee has the same characteristics that made you choose it. If for any reason there is a quality issue, the risk falls on Algrano, not the roaster. This is a key part of the Discovery to Delivery service, and the fee component is calculated as a small percentage of the FOB price.

Logistics

This is what Algrano’s Shipping Service fee is based on, and is also a component of the Discovery to Delivery fee. It covers any services in exporting, importing, shipping, in housing and insurance of your coffee as it travels across the globe. Tied to the volume of a contract and gets cheaper as you contract more.

Other Services

Pay as you go for financing, warehousing and delivery to your roastery. 

Algrano offers competitive rates for Financing the coffee, has a great network of warehouses, and enables you to schedule releases and deliveries to your roastery at the click of a button. 

Most roasters use these services too - it’s up to you. 

The costs are based on your usage and are charged transparently by day. 

Try it for yourself.

Message directly with producers, view actual prices, order coffee samples and much more.

News & Resources

From farm to roaster: How coffee producers navigate the market

May 22, 2025
Algrano

How do coffee producers really sell their beans and what stands in the way of fair prices? From learning to price and market their own lots to surviving climate shocks and challenging the rules of global trade, Brazilian producers show what it really takes to “go direct.” Featuring insights from the Filter Stories podcast, this post unpacks the real business behind beautiful coffee, and why relationships, not just quality, drive sustainability.

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Algrano at SCA Expo 2025: Redefining coffee relationships in Houston

May 14, 2025
Algrano

From a buzzing booth to bold conversations on finance and accountability, producers and roasters came together not just to taste coffee, but to rewrite the rules of how it’s sourced. This post brings you the standout stories: a roaster’s call for real commitment, a producer’s fight for fair credit, and the quiet power of transparent conversations that actually change things.

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SCA Expo 2025: A guide for roasters and producers

April 22, 2025
Algrano

Whether you're sourcing green coffee, showcasing your harvest, or just soaking in the energy, SCA Expo 2025 is the place to be.
This guide breaks down everything you need to plan your schedule, taste the right coffees, hit impactful lectures, and build meaningful relationships across the supply chain—especially if you're a roaster or producer. Don’t just attend: make it count.

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Next steps

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