PT Agro Bumi Sumatera welcomes collaboration with all parties involved in Indonesia’s areca nut production and distribution chain. We invite farmers, local businesses, and agricultural collectors to build long-term partnerships focused on quality and sustainable exports.
Our partnership programme is open not only to individual farmers but also to collectors with established regional networks, farmer groups seeking to supply their harvests collectively, and processing businesses looking to expand their operations and gain access to export markets.
If you are interested in becoming a partner, the PT Agro Bumi Sumatera team is ready to provide further information regarding technical requirements, pricing, and delivery procedures. We believe that strong collaboration throughout the supply chain can help Indonesian areca nuts become a leading commodity that consistently competes in global markets.
With growing international demand for areca nuts, we currently accept two main product types: Fresh Young Areca Nuts and Orange Areca Nuts. Every incoming supply undergoes a transparent grading process based on colour, texture, moisture content, aroma, and physical condition. These standards ensure that only products meeting our quality requirements proceed to export, while providing all supplying partners with clear guidelines on the quality expected.
The following are the grading specifications for the areca nuts we accept:
| Criteria | Grade A (Accepted) | Grade B (Under Consideration) | Grade C (Rejected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Skin Colour | Uniform, fresh green | Yellowish-green | Brownish or blackened |
| Skin Texture | Smooth and firm, not wilted | Slightly rough or beginning to wilt | Severely wilted and wrinkled |
| Diameter | 4–5 cm, uniform in size | 3–4 cm in diameter | Small or irregular in size |
| Moisture Content | High, feels heavy | Moderate | Dry, feels light |
| Aroma | Fresh, characteristic young areca nut aroma | Slightly weak aroma | Fishy or rotten odour |
| Damaged or Scratched Skin | Maximum 5% | 5%–15% | More than 15% |
| Mould / Insects | None | 1–2 nuts with minor signs of infestation | Clearly visible or widespread infestation |
2. Grading Table for Fresh Orange Areca Nuts
| Criteria | Grade 90–95 (Premium) | Grade 80–89 (Accepted) | Grade <80 (Rejected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Colour | Uniform, bright orange | Brownish orange | Dull, with black spots |
| Inner Flesh Colour | Reddish orange | Yellowish orange | Brown or blackish |
| Diameter | 4–5 cm | 3.5–4 cm in diameter | Very small and flattened |
| Moisture Content / Weight | 20–25 grams | 15–19 grams | <15 grams |
| Drying Performance After Slicing | Dries naturally and quickly | Dries somewhat slowly | Cannot be dried |
| Physical Damage | Maximum 3% | Maximum 10% | >10% |
| Infection / Mould | None | Minor, maximum 2% | Extensive and clearly visible |
