Lingonberries Price

Whole IQF lingonberries shown on the XMSD product page.

Current Product and Commercial References

The 20-foot minimum and 40-foot loading figure are separate order references; the selected pack and container plan determine the loading arrangement.

How to Compare a Lingonberry Quote

A low-looking carton figure is not comparable until the pack, net weight and shipping basis match. This product has two listed formats. The retail configuration is four 2.5 kg bags in one carton; the bulk configuration is one 10 kg PE-lined carton. Both represent 10 kg net per master carton, but the inner handling differs. Retail bags are already separated for downstream retail programs, while the bulk case consolidates the product for larger-scale foodservice or processing use.

For a like-for-like review, compare the quotation against the requested pack, total net kilograms, container size and selected FOB or CIF basis. FOB and CIF are the listed trade terms; CIF pricing includes a destination-specific freight component, so destination port affects the comparison. Qingdao is the stated loading port. Keep the two-product mixed-container option in view when a 20-foot order is being planned across more than one item.

A per-kilogram or per-carton quotation is tied to the configuration and shipment basis above; a headline number without packing and freight does not give a like-for-like comparison.

Whole IQF Fruit for Processing and Foodservice

IQF means the lingonberries are frozen individually, allowing buyers to portion the frozen fruit as production requires. The product is described as whole, red and tart. The existing application references include jam and juice. Those uses suit ingredient buyers who need a frozen berry input for cooking, blending or further processing; the whole format keeps each berry identifiable before it is incorporated into a recipe.

For jam and preserve production, buyers can assess the berry's tart profile against their own sugar balance and target texture. Juice processors can evaluate the fruit within their planned extraction or blending process. Foodservice operators can plan the 2.5 kg bags around kitchen storage and batch use, while ingredient manufacturers may prefer the 10 kg bulk carton for consolidated handling. These are application-fit considerations, not separate product grades or claims about a finished recipe.

The product is frozen fruit, not fresh chilled berries and not freeze-dried fruit. Maintain frozen storage at -18°C; the listed shelf life is 24 months under that storage condition. Keeping cartons frozen through receipt and warehouse handling helps buyers manage the product against their production schedule.

Plan the Order Around Cartons and Container Space

The 20-foot minimum order can combine two products in one container, giving a buyer a way to plan lingonberries alongside another compatible frozen item under a consolidated shipment. The other product remains a separate line in the order; the mix option does not change the lingonberry pack, storage condition or specification. The 40-foot load reference is 23 MT. Buyers comparing container choices should distinguish that reference from the one 20-foot container minimum instead of multiplying a smaller trial quantity into an assumed load.

Retail cases contain four 2.5 kg bags. Bulk cases use a PE inner bag and an outer carton at 10 kg per carton. These case weights help importers estimate warehouse positions, picking units and production batch sizes before confirming the shipping plan. For retail distribution, the inner bag count determines how the case is broken into selling or replenishment units. For processing, the 10 kg case reduces the number of cartons handled for a given fruit input.

Year-round supply is the listed program. The shipment reference is 15 days after order confirmation or receipt of deposit. This gives procurement teams a starting point for aligning purchase approval, receiving capacity and frozen storage space with the planned order.

A Useful Basis for Buyer Evaluation

When the sample or current lot is evaluated, keep the review tied to the intended application: whole-berry appearance, red color, tart taste and fit with the buyer's recipe or production line. The product is IQF and whole. Evaluation can focus on berry-size appearance, color, foreign-material handling and the ingredient information applicable to the finished lot; the quote basis here stays with the stated commercial specifications.

For internal approval, record the pack chosen, net weight, container plan, FOB or CIF basis and destination port alongside the quotation. That gives purchasing, logistics and production teams the same commercial reference when they compare offers.

FOB and CIF in a Frozen-Berry Quote

FOB and CIF describe different points in the export cost calculation. With FOB, the buyer evaluates the product and export loading basis at the named port and arranges the onward freight separately. With CIF, the seller's quoted amount also includes freight to the named destination port. Because ocean freight depends on route and destination, two CIF figures are meaningful only when both quotations name a comparable port and shipment configuration. The target listing names Qingdao as the loading port and gives FOB and CIF as available trade terms.

For an internal price comparison, procurement can separate the product amount from freight and insurance lines where the quote provides that breakdown. Logistics can then compare the destination-port amount and route, while the product team checks that the same 2.5 kg bag or 10 kg carton is being costed. The 23 MT loading reference is useful for planning a 40-foot movement; the one 20-foot container is the stated minimum order and may be mixed with one other product. These two figures answer different questions and should not be treated as interchangeable container capacities.

The offer does not state a public price by kilogram. A current quotation therefore needs to correspond to its specific trade basis, quantity and destination rather than relying on an old or generic online number.

Match Each Case Format to the Receiving Operation

The retail and bulk case totals each equal 10 kg. The distinction is the inner pack configuration and its handling role, not a different lingonberry product or a separate grade.

Protect the Frozen Condition from Port to Production

The product is specified for storage at -18°C, with a stated shelf life of 24 months at that temperature. Importers can use those two linked conditions when planning frozen warehouse capacity, receiving appointments and stock rotation. The temperature should remain part of the logistics handoff because the stated shelf-life basis is a frozen one, not ambient or chilled storage.

A useful receiving plan begins with the planned container arrival and the available frozen space for the selected number of cases. Retail and bulk cartons can then be allocated to the correct storage and picking zones. For production users, inventory records can tie receipt date and lot identification to planned use, supporting a clear rotation plan across jam, juice or other fruit-processing runs.

The listed shipment reference is 15 days after order confirmation or deposit receipt. When procurement maps that interval against a destination route, it can coordinate purchase approval and warehouse capacity before the goods arrive. This is a planning reference from the product listing; it is not a public freight schedule.

Use the Tart Whole-Berry Profile in the Right Product

The product is described as red and tart, and the legacy application notes specifically mention jam and juice. In a preserve, the berry's tartness contributes a distinct fruit profile alongside the recipe's chosen sweetness and other ingredients. In juice processing, whole frozen berries offer a recognizable fruit input for blending or extraction workflows. Neither application changes the frozen product identity; the buyer selects the process based on the finished formulation.

The whole IQF format is also relevant before processing: individually frozen berries can be portioned as needed from the frozen supply, while a whole fruit remains visible for inspection before cooking or crushing. Buyers can evaluate color, whole-berry appearance and tart taste in relation to their own process. The public specification does not assign an instrumental size range or measurable color percentage, so the commercial page focuses on the observable product profile rather than an unsubstantiated sorting grade.

This distinction matters to sourcing teams comparing frozen lingonberries with chilled fresh fruit or freeze-dried ingredients. The XMSD offer here is IQF frozen whole fruit held at -18°C; its case weights and container references are built around frozen export handling.

Translate Carton Pricing into a Comparable Buying Cost

If one offer is quoted per carton and another per kilogram, convert both to the same net-weight basis before comparing them. Each listed master carton contains 10 kg of product: the retail case is four 2.5 kg bags, and the bulk case is a PE-lined 10 kg pack. This straightforward conversion prevents a carton total from being mistaken for a smaller inner-bag price. Keep the retail bag configuration visible in the calculation if the downstream operation handles bag units separately.

The next comparison is the delivery basis. An FOB amount and a CIF amount should be assessed with their named ports and shipment sizes in view. For a CIF quotation, the destination port and freight component affect the final comparison; for an FOB quotation, the buyer's own freight calculation remains outside the product amount. The loading port on this product is Qingdao. Recording those details together with the product pack makes the internal landed-cost comparison easier to audit.

Container planning also changes the unit economics of an import program. The one 20-foot container minimum may include two products, while its stated 23 MT per 40-foot container is a loading reference for a different container size. A buyer planning mixed lines can apportion the intended kilograms and carton counts by product, then compare the resulting space and purchasing allocation with a single-item movement. The figures give a commercial starting point; they are not a substitute for the final load plan tied to selected carton dimensions.

A purchase comparison can therefore keep four items on one worksheet: net kilograms, inner pack, trade term and destination. When those match, price differences become more meaningful for procurement and finance than a search-result price detached from its packing or freight assumptions.

Review the Berry for Its Intended Process

For a processor, the whole-berry format supports a visual check before the fruit enters a jam or juice workflow. The listed product profile is red with a tart taste. A practical evaluation relates those observable traits to the buyer's own recipe, cooking sequence and finished-product target. This helps the product team decide how the berry fits its blend without treating a general marketing description as a measurable grade specification.

For distribution or foodservice, the same whole IQF form makes the bag-versus-carton handling choice more important than a claim about a finished application. The 2.5 kg bags create four inner units per case; the bulk format keeps the fruit in a single 10 kg PE-lined carton. Warehouse and kitchen teams can relate those units to freezer capacity, picking routines and the quantity used in a production batch.

This product profile is specific to frozen whole lingonberries. A chilled fresh-fruit offer or a freeze-dried fruit ingredient has a different storage and handling basis, so it should not be compared as though it were the same form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a fixed lingonberries price available on this page?

Each quotation is prepared against the selected pack, order, loading plan and trade term.

What is the minimum order quantity?

The listed minimum is one 20-foot container, with two products allowed to share the container.

Which packing options are listed?

Retail packing is 2.5 kg x 4 bags per carton. Bulk packing is 10 kg per carton, with an inner PE bag and outer carton.

What is the listed shelf life and storage condition?

The listing gives 24 months at -18°C for the IQF frozen product.

IQF Lingonberry Export Quotation

The quotation basis covers the selected 2.5 kg retail bags or 10 kg bulk cartons, order quantity, FOB or CIF term and destination port.