Commodities trading · Urban Trade International LLC

Global commodities, sourced, financed and delivered

We trade raw and semi-processed goods between producing regions and the Gulf, Asia and Europe, and arrange the finance and logistics that make the trade possible.

Discuss a requirement

Global market

Commodities on focus

Four product groups, traded on a transaction basis with verified suppliers and buyers.

Agricultural products

Grains, rice, sugar, edible oils, pulses, cocoa and coffee, from farm cooperatives and exporters.

Metals and minerals

Precious and base metals, ores and concentrates. Gold is handled by our dedicated bullion desk.

Energy

Crude, refined products and petrochemical feedstock, with verified suppliers and documented title.

Chemicals

Industrial chemicals, fertilisers and polymers for manufacturers and distributors.

How a trade runs

From enquiry to delivery

Most transactions follow the same five steps. The timeline depends on the commodity, the origin and the payment terms.

LOGISTICSSea, air and road freight through partner terminals in the UAE and at origin
1

Requirement and sourcing

Specification, quantity, delivery window and destination. We go to our supplier network and come back with firm offers.

2

Due diligence

KYC on both sides, supplier verification, sample or pre-shipment inspection by an independent agency where the product calls for it.

3

Contract and finance

Sale and purchase agreement, then the payment structure: letter of credit, documentary collection or structured trade finance through our banking partners.

4

Logistics

Freight, insurance and customs through our network of forwarders, terminals and warehouses. Status is reported at each milestone.

5

Delivery and settlement

Discharge inspection, document release and final settlement under the contract terms.

We provide service

What we bring to a transaction

Sourcing and procurement

Supplier relationships from small producers to large mining and agricultural groups, built over years of repeat business.

Trade finance

We structure and, where appropriate, fund the transaction. The founding team's background is in trade finance at institutional scale.

Logistics and warehousing

Freight, storage and customs clearance through partner terminals and forwarders in the UAE and at origin.

Risk management

Price hedging through brokers, cargo insurance and contract terms that allocate risk clearly between the parties.

Technology-driven operations

Trading platforms and analytical tools on the desk, and a view on supply, demand and freight that we share with clients.

Government and institutional supply

Tender participation and supply contracts with public-sector buyers and their procurement agencies.

Have a cargo to place, or a supply gap to fill?

Send the specification and destination. We will tell you within a business day whether we can source it and on what terms.

Send an enquiry