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For Coffee Producers

Your Quality Deserves a Fair Price

List your lots on a transparent marketplace where quality is verified independently and premiums are published openly. Reach specialty buyers directly and get paid reliably.

Free to list. No monthly fees. 5% platform fee only when you sell.

We Understand the Challenges

The Problems We Solve for Producers

The Problem

You produce exceptional coffee but have no direct access to the specialty buyers who would pay a premium for it.

Our Solution

Your lots are visible to specialty roasters, importers, and buying cooperatives across the US. AI-powered trade matching connects you with buyers seeking your specific profile.

The Problem

Brokers and middlemen take large margins, and you never see the final price your coffee sells for.

Our Solution

We publish the full price waterfall from farmgate to delivered cost. Buyers see exactly what you earn. Our flat 5% platform fee is the same for everyone.

The Problem

You ship coffee and wait weeks or months for payment, with no guarantee it will arrive on time or in full.

Our Solution

Milestone-based payments release funds at each stage: 30% on contract, 50% on Bill of Lading, 20% on delivery. Multi-rail payouts support ETB, USD, and 80+ currencies.

Why Sell on Collective Genesis

Built to Empower Producers

We believe producers should be paid for measurable quality, with full visibility into where every dollar goes.

Earn More for Quality

Your coffee is cupped by independent Q-graders and tested in certified labs. Higher scores mean higher premiums — and we publish exactly what you earn above the commodity price.

See how lots are graded

Get Paid Reliably

Milestone payments protect you at every stage. Multi-rail payouts via Flutterwave (ETB), Airwallex, Stripe Connect, and Wise ensure your money arrives in your preferred currency.

Learn about payment protection

Build Your Reputation

Your trust score grows with every verified transaction, quality result, and on-time delivery. Higher scores unlock better terms, impact financing, and featured placement.

How trust scoring works

Access Impact Financing

Eligible producers can access pre-harvest financing through our impact lender partnerships with trust-score-linked interest rates starting at 9% APR.

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“Before Collective Genesis, we sold through exporters who never told us the final price. Now buyers see our farmgate price, our cupping scores are published, and payments arrive on schedule through Flutterwave in ETB. It is a completely different relationship.”

Cooperative Manager, Guji Zone

Selling G1 Natural lots on CG since 2025

$0

Listing Fees

Free to list, pay only when you sell

5%

Flat Platform Fee

Same rate for every producer

48hr

Verification Time

From registration to live listing

80+

Payout Corridors

Including ETB via Flutterwave

Join Ethiopian producers already reaching specialty buyers on Collective Genesis.

Transparent Pricing

List for Free. Earn More for Quality.

There are no monthly fees, listing fees, or hidden charges. We charge a flat 5% platform fee only when a transaction occurs. Producers keep the rest.

  • Free to register and list lots
  • Farmgate price published for every lot
  • Processing, export, and logistics costs itemized
  • Flat 5% platform fee — same for everyone
  • Premium above C-price displayed prominently
  • Payout in local currency via Flutterwave (ETB supported)

Example Price Waterfall

FarmgateYou earn this$3.20/lb
Washing Station$0.40/lb
Export & Logistics$0.60/lb
Ocean Freight$0.35/lb
Platform Fee (5%)$0.25/lb
Buyer Price$4.80/lb

Download the Quality Listing Checklist

A step-by-step checklist covering what buyers look for in a lot listing: required quality data, documentation, photography tips, and how to maximize your cupping score visibility.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I list my coffee on Collective Genesis?

Register as a producer, submit your verification documents, and complete identity verification. Once approved (typically within 48 hours), you can upload lot details, quality data, and certifications. Independent Q-graders will cup your coffee and publish SCA scores on your lot page.

How does milestone-based payment protection work?

Payments are released in three stages tied to verifiable milestones: 30% on contract signing, 50% when the Bill of Lading is issued, and 20% upon warehouse receipt confirmation. This protects both buyers and producers by linking payment to documented progress through the supply chain.

What payout methods are available for Ethiopian producers?

We support multi-rail payouts including Flutterwave for Ethiopian Birr (ETB) disbursement, Airwallex for 60+ countries, Stripe Connect, and Wise for 80+ corridors. The platform automatically routes to the best available provider based on your location and currency.

How does Collective Genesis verify quality claims?

All lots are cupped by independent SCA-certified Q-graders and tested at ISO 17025-accredited laboratories. Results include moisture content, water activity, density, and defect counts. These verified scores are published alongside the lot listing so buyers can trust the quality data.

Is there a cost to list my lots?

Listing your lots on the platform is completely free. We charge a flat 5% platform fee only when a transaction occurs. There are no listing fees, monthly subscription fees, or hidden charges for producers.

How does trade matching work?

Our AI-powered trade matching engine analyzes buyer preferences (origin, process, score range, volume) and matches them with your available lots. When a buyer profile fits your coffee, both parties are notified with a compatibility score breakdown.

Ready to Sell Differently?

Register your farm or cooperative, list your first lot, and reach buyers who value verified quality.

No credit card required. Free to list. 5% fee only when you sell.