Commodity Importers: International Payment Solutions
Import raw commodities including grains, metals, minerals, and agricultural products. Pay suppliers in 5+ countries with 0.5% FX spreads and 2.3s settlement.
Commodity Importers Payment Challenges
Industry Pain Points
- Commodity price and FX double exposure
- Large volume transactions (£500k-£5M+)
- Futures contract settlement timing
- Storage and demurrage costs
How Unicorn Helps
- Lock FX at contract signing (hedge price + currency)
- Large transaction support (£5M+)
- Real-time P/L tracking on open positions
- Container tracking for bulk shipments
Popular Commodity Importers Payment Corridors
High-volume currency routes for commodity importers
Global Commodity Importers Settlement Network
Pay commodity importers suppliers in any of the following countries. Click a country for payment details, compliance, and cost savings.
Asia Pacific (17 countries)
Europe (12 countries)
Americas (8 countries)
Middle East & Africa (9 countries)
Commodity Importers Payment Profile
Payment Timing
LC at sight standard for bulk commodities. Payment triggers on Bill of Lading. Futures contracts: margin calls and settlement dates.
Invoice Terms
LC at sight (90% of bulk), CAD for established relationships, futures exchange settlement terms. Prepayment rare except spot purchases.
FX Risk Profile
EXTREME: Double exposure (commodity price + FX). USD pricing standard. BRL, ZAR, AUD volatility. Must hedge both or accept speculation risk.
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