Bagged Goods & General Commodities

About Bagged Goods & General Commodities trade

Bagged goods and general commodities are products that move in bags, big bags or on pallets rather than loose, such as cement in bags, sugar, rice, flour, fertilizer and similar goods. Buyers are distributors, builders and food companies. Packing and handling are part of the contract.

Who trades Bagged Goods & General Commodities in the world

Looking at the 1 products of this group together, the largest exporting countries in 2024 were Vietnam, Turkey, Egypt, Germany, and the largest importing countries were United States, France, Philippines, Netherlands. Open a product to see the figures for that product alone.

Source: OEC (BACI/CEPII), 2024. Sums of the main trading countries of each product in the group; by every mode of transport, not only by sea.

How Bagged Goods & General Commodities is shipped

Bagged cargo travels in containers or in the holds of general cargo ships and Handysize bulkers, with pallets or loose bags. The bag material and the stacking must protect against moisture and damage.

What buyers and sellers compare

Buyers compare the bag size and material, the net weight, the labelling, the quality of the product inside, the origin and the number of containers per shipment. It also helps to agree who pays for pallets and the unloading, because bagged cargo takes more handling than loose bulk.

When the terms are agreed, you can explore suitable vessels on Shipfixing.

Questions about Bagged Goods & General Commodities

What are big bags?

Flexible intermediate bulk containers that hold about one tonne and are lifted with a crane or forklift. They are often used for fertilizer and chemicals.

Is bagged cargo shipped in containers?

Very often yes, especially for smaller shipments. Large lots may go on general cargo ships.