When sourcing bulk coconut fiber (coir) from Indonesia, ocean freight efficiency directly determines your landed cost per metric ton. Because raw coconut husk fiber is voluminous and lightweight, exporting uncompressed fiber is economically unfeasible. Professional Indonesian exporters utilize hydraulic press machines to compress coir fiber into dense bales that maximize container cubic utilization while hitting optimal payload weights.
Understanding Hydraulic Compression Ratios in Indonesian Coir Fiber
Freshly extracted coir fiber has a loose density of 40 to 60 kg/m³. At Coco Variety (PT. Eijaz Sinergi Indonesia), our East Java facilities compress graded brown coir fiber to 280 to 330 kg/m³, allowing buyers to load 19 to 22 metric tons into a single 40ft High Cube (HC) container.
Standard Container Loading Capacity Matrix
| Container Specification | 20ft GP Container | 40ft HC Container (Recommended) |
|---|---|---|
| Usable Volume | ~33.2 m³ | ~76.4 m³ |
| Standard Bale Weight | 100 – 125 kg / bale | 110 – 150 kg / bale |
| Total Bale Count | 80 – 95 bales | 160 – 185 bales |
| Net Cargo Weight | 8.5 – 10.5 MT | 19.0 – 22.0 MT |
| Best Application | Trial orders | Lowest ocean freight cost per ton |
Moisture Control and Export Quality Checks
At Coco Variety, every batch undergoes digital hygrometer testing prior to baling to ensure moisture content remains strictly below 15% and impurity levels stay below 3%, preventing mold or condensation during sea transit from Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya (IDSUB).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the HS Code for coconut fiber?
Raw and compressed coconut coir fiber is classified under HS Code 5305.00.
Can we combine coconut fiber and cocopeat in one container?
Yes, we regularly arrange mixed 40ft HC containers combining compressed coir fiber bales and palletized cocopeat blocks.
How can I request a quotation?
Contact our export desk via our Contact Page or WhatsApp +62 89523488768.