Supply Chain Issues Continue, Anderson Exports Returns in 2022
Anderson Exports has decided to remain off the market this fall due to supply chain issues. Anderson Exports made the decision to sign only a fraction of the contracts we normally do during the busy harvest season. This has been a difficult and frustrating time for both exporters and buyers of those exports. We have seen major delays, rolled bookings, and missed vessels - all related to the backups being experienced on the US west coast.
As we enter 2022 we believe there will be some relief heading into the Lunar New Year and the first Quarter of 2022. Anderson Exports will be re-entering the market as we believe shipment bottlenecks will have a chance to catch up while most of Asia reduces production for a few weeks this winter. Our most optimistic expectations are for global shipping to reach some normalcy / equilibrium by April / May of 2022 - although with the Omicron variant now emerging in South Africa, this is hard to judge with too much confidence.
We hope everyone has come through this past year learning valuable lessons in building anti-fragility and robustness into their future business strategies. We look forward to re-entering the market over these next few weeks and opening up orders on our major products again. Should you have current needs for any export related agricultural, chemical, petroleum, and bulk ocean freight needs, do not hesitate to reach out.
We are also able to take on a limited number of private consulting projects for a fixed monthly fee. Please reach out should you wish to discuss the specifics of your financial or export project.
Protect Yourself & Your Transactions
There are many fraudsters and time wasters on the internet - deluding themselves in their belief that they will become millionaires overnight in the bulk commodities trading business. This is unfortunately not the case, or everyone pinging your whatsapp would be wealthy already.
Please protect yourself from scams and well-meaning, but misguided and uneducated “brokers”:
Almost no legitimate seller will require a cash prepayment for any of the bulk vessel transactions
I have heard many times about “sellers” requiring 30% up front for transactions in the millions of US dollars - DO NOT DO THIS!!
It is a scam and you will never see that prepayment again. Real sellers require SBLC, DLC, or Bank Guarantees - all well known trade finance tools of credit - not huge cash deposits.
Always meet a prospective seller in person AT THE SITE OF THEIR FACILITY with a trusted intermediary while it is running. Do not take claims for bulk products, or any internet sellers, at face value
One of the most common factors I see in failed export transactions is LAZINESS!
Do not be lazy, do your homework and protect your money.
ALWAYS ASK YOURSELF - WOULD YOU TRUST YOUR $1, $10, or $100 MILLION DOLLARS WITH THIS PERSON / COMPANY?
If the answer is ever anything less than ABSOLUTELY, do not walk, RUN AWAY from that “deal”.
Human Connection is still the most valuable sales method. Phone Calls and an annual visit with your buyer / seller network is invaluable to a long and successful career.
Email is not a substitute for talk time - PICK UP THE PHONE AND DIAL YOUR PROSPECTS, BUYERS, and SUPPLIERS.
Not only will they know you and your firm better, you will also LEARN about conditions on the ground, as they happen*.
*Sun Tzu, Art of War - spies are a necessary strategic asset because unadulterated information is the most valuable for you and your organization.
Anderson Exports Expands Financial Offerings
Anderson Exports now has a financial partner, Bayside Funding Corporation (NMLS 2221998), which can offer investment and business financing. Bayside Funding Corporation specializes in Asset Backed loans - like those most common in real estate. If you make foreign income and are looking to purchase in the United States - please do not hesitate to reach out and we can make the necessary introductions.
Bayside Funding Corporation can offer Hard Money, Bridge Financing, Construction & Project Financing, and Business Financing through its private lending network. Please reach out with any questions and financing needs. Please provide project summary, contracts currently in place, permits, current financial statements, current revenues and project revenue from financing.
Chicken Feet Costs More than Chicken Meat
Chicken feet, or paws, these days are selling for a higher price than actual chicken meat. This is caused by the tremendous demand from mainland China and the APEC countries. Different markets have different preferences, of course, and while in China paws are in demand, in the USA, it is wings that demand the highest prices.
The value of paw exports from both North America and South America have increased each year with the USA becoming China’s dominant supplier in 2021, taking some 44.8% market share so far this year.
We have Whole Birds and Wings available from the USA and approved for Mainland China and the APEC region. We also have Paws from Mexico (avg. 24 grams / paw) - approved for Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam. Paws, feet, MJW, whole birds
Sugar
Anderson Exports is currently working with a Usine in Brazil. Please reach out with your ICUMSA 45 needs. If buyer is requesting 12,500 MT or more please also submit BCL, Draft LC, and / or Draft SBLC to be taken seriously.
GMO & NON-GMO Soybeans
Anderson Exports is also working with both GMO and NON-GMO Soybean Usines in Brazil. We work only with the direct end buyer. We do not work with middlemen on these transactions, only the verifiable end user. Buyer and Seller will meet directly prior to finalizing any deal.
Phosphoric Acid From China
We mainly offer thermal processing of 75%-85% phosphoric acid, including: food grade, tech grade, elec grade phosphoric acid, and PPA.
Please let us know which items you are interested in, and we will update you with our latest prices as our prices are updated each week.
Cranberries
The cranberry harvest in North America was lower than average, down some 30%+. All dried cranberry processors are in the process of figuring out 2022 pricing and a plan for allocation. With this low level of expected inventory, most will be offering to their long term buyers first.
Almonds
Our most popular almond varieties are Nonpareil, Independence, Butte / Padre, and Carmel types with the most popular grades of Supreme, Extra, Standard 5%, and more.
Walnuts
We work with the best California walnut packers to supply our customers with Jumbo and Jumbo / Large (J/L) in-shell Chandler, Howard, Hartley, Vina, Tulare, Serr and other varieties. We also provide bleached in-shell walnuts in addition to California shelled product including Chandler and non-Chandler Light Halves & Pieces (LHP) 20%, 40%, 80% and higher based on customer requirements. We also supply Combo Halves and Pieces (CHP) and Light Sorted Pieces (LSP).
Raisins
We supply all major bulk California raisins including dried-on-the-vine (DOV) and tray-dried Natural Thompson Seedless Selects, Selma Petes, Flames, Goldens, and other varieties in Jumbo, Select, and Midget sizes and welcome your inquiries. We also supply Selma Pete DOV Double-Run Supreme raisins to Japan and elsewhere which are processed twice to achieve exceptionally low stem and capstem counts. We offer multiple packaging options including custom boxes with client branding, supplier branded boxes, and blank unbranded boxes.