Planifolia Vanilla Beans Indonesia — Direct Exporter (Grade A & B Lots)

If you are sourcing Planifolia vanilla beans from Indonesia, this page gives you the lot specifications, indicative grade pricing, and export documentation you need to place a direct order. Bali Vanilla Export supplies fully cured, conditioned Vanilla planifolia pods from Bali, Alor, and Papua — the three origins where Indonesia’s premium whole-bean opportunity is concentrated — with lab-tested COA data attached to every lot.

Planifolia is the species most extract manufacturers, flavor houses, and gourmet distributors specify by default, because its vanillin-driven profile is the benchmark the global market prices against. The value in the 2026 market is concentrated in Grade A pods that are long, low-defect, strongly aromatic, and higher in measured vanillin — exactly the criteria we grade against before a lot is offered for export. The United States remains the largest buyer of Indonesian vanilla, taking US$8.25 million in 2025, followed by France, Germany, the Netherlands, and China, so our specifications and paperwork are built around what US and EU buyers actually request.

Why Buy Planifolia Direct from an Indonesian Exporter

Most Planifolia on the world market moves through several layers of consolidators before it reaches an importer, and each layer blurs traceability and adds margin. Buying direct from an Indonesian exporter gives you three practical advantages:

• Origin traceability per lot. Every lot we offer is tied to a named origin — Bali, Alor, or Papua — with farm-of-origin visibility, rather than a blended “Indonesian” designation. Buyers increasingly vet suppliers on exactly this: origin traceability, grade consistency, and documented lot history.
• Measured specs, not generic claims. Rather than quoting a generic vanillin percentage, we publish a measured vanillin range from a laboratory Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot. Grade A pricing in this market varies by vanillin content and pod quality, so the COA is what protects your purchase price. The full testing protocol is documented on our lab-tested vanilla beans COA and specifications page.
• Export paperwork handled at source. Vanilla is traded under HS code 0905, and Indonesian shipments commonly require phytosanitary documentation, compliant packing, and traceability records, with certified exports moving through official quarantine channels. We prepare a country-specific document set for each destination market.

Bali Vanilla Export operates under Juara Holding Group, an Indonesian group established in 2015 whose export and hospitality divisions run on the same documentation and trust standards — you can review the group’s background on the Juara Holding Group about page.

Planifolia Lot Specifications by Origin

The table below shows the specification framework we publish for each Planifolia lot. Figures are indicative of typical lots; the binding numbers for any purchase are the ones on the COA and spec sheet issued for your specific lot.

Every lot ships fully cured and conditioned. High-quality Indonesian Planifolia is built through a long pollination, harvesting, sweating, drying, and conditioning process, and controlling moisture through that lengthy curing and drying stage is what determines how the beans survive sea shipment. We do not export green beans; buyers should expect — and receive — conditioned pods ready for extraction or retail.

Indicative Planifolia Pricing: Grade A and Grade B

Planifolia pricing moves with vanillin content, pod length, defect rate, and lot size, so all figures below are indicative benchmarks rather than fixed offers. Final pricing is confirmed on request against the COA for your specific lot. For context, Indonesia’s 2025 trade data imply an average export value of roughly US$46/kg across all vanilla exports, and a 2026 wholesale benchmark for Indonesian vanilla sits at US$14.76–36.90/kg at the commodity end — premium graded lots trade above that band.

If your production is extraction-focused, Grade B is usually the more economical specification because appearance matters less than measured vanillin per kilogram — the full profile is on our Grade B extract vanilla beans page. If you are supplying gourmet retail or premium culinary channels, the long, oily, visually flawless pods on our Grade A gourmet vanilla beans page are the correct specification. Firm quotations for either grade are issued through our request a quote form with current lot availability attached.

How We Grade: What Grade A and Grade B Actually Mean

Because there is no single official Indonesian export standard for vanillin percentage, we grade on measurable, verifiable criteria and disclose them per lot:

• Pod length and appearance. Grade A pods are long, supple, dark, and free of splits or blemishes. Grade B pods may be shorter, drier, or cosmetically imperfect while remaining aromatically sound.
• Moisture content. Measured at conditioning and stated on the spec sheet. Higher moisture suits gourmet use; lower moisture concentrates flavor compounds per kilogram, which extract manufacturers often prefer.
• Measured vanillin. Reported as a lab-tested range on the COA for the specific lot — not a generic species-level claim. This is the single most important number for extract buyers, and it is the number our pricing is anchored to.
• Defect rate and aroma. Lots are inspected for mold, splits, and off-odors before export. Value in this market concentrates in low-defect, strongly aromatic lots, and our grading reflects that.

Planifolia vs Tahitensis: Which Should You Order

Indonesia grows both commercial vanilla species, and the right choice depends on your end product. Planifolia — this page — delivers the classic, vanillin-forward profile that defines “vanilla” for most consumers, which is why it is the default specification for extract manufacturing, ice cream, baking, and gourmet retail. Tahitensis carries a more floral, anisic, fruity profile with typically lower vanillin, favored by pastry chefs and perfumery-adjacent applications where aromatic complexity matters more than vanillin concentration.

If your buyers specify “vanilla extract” or quote vanillin targets, order Planifolia. If you serve fine-dining pastry, specialty ice cream, or fragrance applications, compare profiles on our Tahitensis vanilla beans page before deciding. Both species can be consolidated in one shipment with separate COAs per lot.

Export Documentation and Shipping

Planifolia shipments from Indonesia move under HS code 0905. Depending on your destination market, the document set typically includes:

• Commercial invoice and packing list
• Phytosanitary certificate issued through official Indonesian quarantine channels
• Certificate of Analysis (COA) per lot, including measured vanillin and moisture
• Lot traceability record with origin and farm data
• Organic certification documents, where the lot is certified and the buyer requires them — a common request for EU-bound shipments alongside standard food-safety paperwork

Customs, quarantine, and destination-country requirements vary by shipment and market, so we prepare a country-specific document set for each destination rather than a one-size-fits-all package. For shipping method, sea freight is preferred for larger contracts because beans travel in vacuum-sealed, food-grade packaging with oxygen absorbers, while air freight is used for urgent samples and smaller premium lots. Sample MOQ, trial-order MOQ, and container or air-carton options are stated explicitly in every quotation.

How to Order Planifolia Vanilla Beans from Indonesia

Our Planifolia lots ship to extract manufacturers, flavor houses, gourmet distributors, and specialty food importers across the US, EU, and Asian premium markets. The ordering process is built to pass the vetting serious buyers apply — traceability, COA, grade consistency, and packaging integrity:

1. Tell us your specification. Grade (A or B), target vanillin range if you have one, volume, and destination country — via WhatsApp or the quote form.
2. Receive lot options with COA data. We respond with available Bali, Alor, or Papua lots, each with spec sheet, indicative pricing, and COA summary.
3. Order samples. Sample lots ship by air so your QA team can verify aroma, moisture, and vanillin against the paperwork before committing.
4. Confirm the commercial order. We fix pricing against the specific lot, agree shipping terms, and prepare the destination-specific export document set.
5. Ship and document. Vacuum-sealed, food-grade packing with oxygen absorbers for sea freight, or air-carton for premium lots — with full traceability records transferred to you.

Commercial information only. Pricing, tariff codes, phytosanitary rules and import requirements change between seasons and destination markets — confirm current figures and documentation with your customs broker, freight forwarder and the competent authority in your import country before contracting. This page is not legal, tax or trade advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order quantity for Planifolia vanilla beans?

We state sample MOQ, trial-order MOQ, and full container or air-carton options explicitly in each quotation rather than publishing a single generic figure, because practical minimums differ by grade, origin, and shipping method. Most new buyers start with an air-shipped sample lot, then a trial order, before scaling to sea-freight volumes. Request current MOQ terms through our quote form.

What vanillin content do your Planifolia beans have?

We do not publish a generic vanillin claim, because no single official Indonesian export standard defines vanillin percentage and real lots vary. Instead, every lot carries a measured vanillin range from a laboratory COA, and pricing is anchored to that measurement. If you have a minimum vanillin specification, tell us and we will match you to lots that meet it.

How is Grade A different from Grade B Planifolia?

Grade A pods are longer, more supple, higher in moisture, and visually flawless — suited to gourmet retail and premium extraction, indicatively from US$30 to US$80/kg. Grade B pods are extract-grade: drier, sometimes cosmetically imperfect, but aromatically sound and more economical per kilogram of extractable flavor, indicatively from US$20 to US$50/kg. Final pricing is confirmed on request per lot.

Which countries do you export Planifolia to?

We ship to the markets where Indonesian vanilla demand is concentrated — the United States, which was the largest buyer at US$8.25 million in 2025, plus France, Germany, the Netherlands, and other EU markets, along with Asian premium buyers. Each destination receives a country-specific export document set, including phytosanitary certification through official quarantine channels.

Are your Planifolia beans organic certified?

Selected lots carry organic certification with supporting documents available for buyers who require them, which is common for EU-bound shipments. If organic status is mandatory for your market, state it in your inquiry and we will quote only from certified lots with the paperwork included.

Can I get samples before placing a commercial order?

Yes. Samples ship by air in vacuum-sealed, food-grade packaging so your team can verify aroma, moisture, and measured vanillin against the COA before committing to a sea-freight order. Sample terms and costs are included in every quotation.

Request a Planifolia Quote Today

Tell us your grade, volume, vanillin target, and destination, and we will respond with available Bali, Alor, and Papua lots — spec sheets, COA summaries, and indicative pricing included. Message our export desk directly on WhatsApp at wa.me/6281139414563, email [email protected], or submit your specification through the request a quote form and we will come back to you with current lot availability.