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IMPORT FROM BRAZIL · USA

Import coir from Brazil to the United States.

Carve supplies washed and buffered coir pith, coir fiber and husk chips from Brazilian dry coconut husk. FOB Pecem, Ceara. Newark in 8 to 9 days. Specification, phytosanitary documents and FOB terms agreed per lot.

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Pecem to the US East Coast: 8 to 18 days.

The Port of Pecem in Ceara, Brazil, is 90 km from Carve's processing site in Paraipaba. Northeast Brazil is the closest coir origin to the US East Coast. Hapag-Lloyd and MSC operate regular container service from Pecem to New York, Savannah and Miami.[1]

PORT OF DESTINATION
Newark (NY/NJ)
8–9 days
Hapag-Lloyd regular service. Largest East Coast container complex. Direct rail and truck connections to the entire Northeast and Midwest.
PORT OF DESTINATION
Savannah (GA)
10–14 days
Third-largest US container port. CSX and Norfolk Southern intermodal to the Southeast and Ohio Valley greenhouse clusters.
PORT OF DESTINATION
Miami (FL)
10–14 days
Latin American and Caribbean gateway. Direct access to Florida's horticulture sector, #2 in US floriculture sales.
For comparison: transit from other coir origins
India / Sri Lanka to US East Coast (via Suez)28–35 days
India / Sri Lanka to US East Coast (via Cape of Good Hope)35–45 days
Vietnam to US West Coast18–22 days
Port of Pecem, Ceara, Brazil
Port of Pecem, Ceara. Handled 706,509 TEU in 2025, a record and 27 % increase over 2024. Source: Government of Ceara.
PRODUCTS
Coir pith, fiber and husk chips: all three grades available.

All products are made from dry coconut husk (not retted). Three grades: Natural, Washed and Buffered. Specification is agreed with each buyer, lot by lot. EC reports per lot.

Compressed coir pith block
SUBSTRATE
Coir Pith (Coco Peat)

Fine-particle substrate used in greenhouse vegetable production, cannabis cultivation, nursery propagation and retail garden. Compressed 5 kg blocks expand to approximately 65 to 75 liters.

  • Grades Natural · Washed · Buffered
  • EC (Washed, 1:5) < 1.0 mS/cm
  • EC (Buffered, 1:5) < 0.5 mS/cm
  • pH 5.5–6.5
  • Compression ratio 5:1 to 7:1
  • Block weight 5 kg (11 lb)
  • Pallet ~190 blocks / pallet
  • Packaging Shrink-wrap, palletized
Coconut palms at Carve's processing site in Paraipaba, Ceara
FIBER
Coir Fiber

Long fiber extracted from dry coconut husk. Used in erosion control blankets, geotextiles, mattress manufacturing, horticultural substrate blends and industrial applications.

  • Fiber length 10–30 cm (typical)
  • Grades Natural · Washed
  • Moisture < 20 %
  • Packaging Compressed bales
  • Bale weight 25–30 kg
  • Applications Erosion control, mattresses, substrates

Husk chips are in the product line. Full specifications and EC data are on the coir pith, coir fiber and husk chips pages. Custom blends (pith:chip ratios) are available on request.

WHY IMPORT FROM BRAZIL
Six reasons US buyers are sourcing coir from Brazil.

Brazil is a net exporter of coconuts, with 240,000 hectares under coconut palms in the Northeast. The dry-husk processing route (as opposed to retted husk) produces lower-EC coir pith and longer, stronger fiber.

01
Transit time
Pecem to Newark in 8 to 9 days. To Savannah or Miami in 10 to 14 days. India and Sri Lanka take 28 to 45 days to reach the same ports. Shorter transit means faster replenishment and lower working capital.[1]
02
Dry-husk origin
Brazilian coir is extracted from mature dry coconut husk, not from retted (water-soaked) husk. Dry processing yields lower natural EC and preserves fiber integrity. The result is a substrate that requires less washing to reach professional targets.
03
Freight cost
A shorter route translates to lower freight per container. Asia to US East Coast rates were USD 2,800 to 5,000 per 40 ft container in 2026. Brazil-to-US freight benefits from established trade lanes and shorter distance.[2]
04
Supply chain resilience
In 2024 and 2025, Middle East tensions forced Asian coir shipments around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 7 to 10 days and 15 to 25 % to freight costs. A Brazilian origin is not exposed to the Suez/Red Sea route risk.[3]
05
Phytosanitary compliance
Brazil's phytosanitary authority (MAPA) issues certificates recognized by USDA APHIS. Dried, processed coir from Brazil is typically admissible under 7 CFR 319. Carve provides phytosanitary documentation per shipment.[4]
06
Pricing stability
Asian coir prices surged 60 to 70 % compared to January 2024. A geographically diversified supply chain reduces exposure to single-origin price shocks and tariff uncertainty.[5]
How to import coir from Brazil to the United States.

The import process for dried, processed coconut coir from Brazil is straightforward. Below is the typical workflow.

1. Inquiry and specification. Contact Carve with the product (coir pith, fiber or chips), grade (Natural, Washed or Buffered), target EC, volume and delivery port. We respond with a technical data sheet, EC test reports and FOB pricing.

2. Sample and approval. Samples are shipped by courier. Buyers test EC, pH, expansion ratio and contamination levels. Large buyers may request a factory visit to Paraipaba, Ceara.

3. Purchase order and production. Specification is confirmed lot by lot. Each production lot is tested and an EC report is issued before shipping.

4. Logistics. Containers are loaded at Carve's site (90 km from Pecem) and delivered FOB Pecem. Buyer arranges ocean freight or Carve quotes CIF to the destination port. Phytosanitary certificate issued by MAPA.

5. Customs and delivery. US customs clearance under applicable HS code. USDA-CBP inspection at the port of entry. Typical clearance is 1 to 3 business days for compliant shipments.

Compressed coir pith brick
Compressed coir pith block. Blocks are shrink-wrapped and palletized for container loading.

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Read the full US coir market analysis.

Sources
  1. APM Terminals Pecem, shipping lines and transit times — apmterminals.com; iContainers, Brazil to US — icontainers.com.
  2. SeaRates, Container Costs 2026 — searates.com.
  3. Industry reporting; Suez Canal and Cape of Good Hope rerouting in 2024-2025.
  4. USDA APHIS, How To Import Plants — aphis.usda.gov.
  5. Greenhouse Grower, "The Growing Media Market: Tariffs, Trends, and What Lies Ahead" — greenhousegrower.com.

Request a quote or a sample

Tell us the product, grade, volume and destination port. We respond with a technical data sheet, EC report and FOB pricing within one business day.

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