Cocopeat

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Description

At VG Limited, we supply high-grade cocopeat sourced directly from Tanzania’s coconut-growing regions. Our cocopeat is 100% natural, biodegradable, and processed to meet international growing standards. Ideal for greenhouses, nurseries, hydroponic systems, and soil conditioning.

Key Features

  • High Water Holding Capacity – Retains up to 8–10 times its weight in water

  • Excellent Air Porosity – Prevents root rot and promotes healthy root development

  • Low EC & pH Balanced – pH 5.5–6.5, EC < 0.5 mS/cm (washable grades available on request)

  • Sterile & Weed-Free – Steam-treated and screened for consistent quality

  • Sustainable – 100% organic, renewable resource from Tanzanian coconut coir

Available Packaging Options

Packaging Type Weight Best For
Compressed Block 5 kg Retail, home gardening, e-commerce fulfillment
Bag 25 kg Commercial nurseries, landscaping, hydroponics
Bag 50 kg Large-scale farms, greenhouse media mixing

All packaging is UV-resistant and container-ready.

International Shipping – Container Specifications

Our cocopeat is compressed to maximize container efficiency and reduce freight costs.

20ft Standard Container (FCL)

Product Format Quantity per 20ft
5 kg blocks 2,000 blocks (10 metric tons approx.)
25 kg bags 800 bags (20 metric tons approx.)
50 kg bags 400 bags (20 metric tons approx.)

40ft High Cube Container (FCL)

Product Format Quantity per 40ft HC
5 kg blocks 4,000 blocks (20 metric tons approx.)
25 kg bags 1,600 bags (40 metric tons approx.)
50 kg bags 800 bags (40 metric tons approx.)

Container Loading Details

  • Palletized: Optional – 4-way entry pallets, shrink-wrapped for stability

  • Non-palletized: Stuffed directly into container for maximum volume

  • Moisture: Compressed blocks: 18–22% moisture; Bags: 12–15% moisture

  • Expansion ratio: 1 block (5kg) expands to approx. 65–70 liters of loose cocopeat

Specifications Table

Parameter Value
Origin Tanzania
Type Cocopeat (coir pith)
Fiber content < 2% (low fiber – can customize)
pH 5.5 – 6.5
EC (Electrical Conductivity) < 0.5 mS/cm (pre-washed)
Organic matter > 90%
Bulk density (compressed) 600 – 700 kg/m³
Expansion volume (5kg block) 65 – 70 liters
Shelf life 2+ years in dry, covered storage

Why Buy Cocopeat from VG Limited?

  • Direct Tanzania Source – No middlemen, consistent quality

  • Customizable – Wash levels, buffering, and bag sizes available on order

  • Global Export Experience – Documentation, fumigation, and customs clearance support

  • Competitive Pricing – For FOB Dar es Salaam or CIF/CFR terms

Order & Shipping Information

  • Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 x 20ft container (mixed packaging allowed)

  • Lead Time: 14–21 days after deposit

  • Port of Loading: Dar es Salaam Port, Tanzania

  • Shipping Documents Provided:

    • Commercial Invoice

    • Packing List

    • Bill of Lading

    • Certificate of Origin (Tanzania)

    • Phytosanitary Certificate (if required)