TRADED
COFFEE
FAMILY BUSINESS
We source, finance and deliver green coffee to roasters and importers globally, managing every stage from origin to destination.
Origin Sourcing
Logistics & Storage
Sampling & Quality
Control
Risk Management
Trade Finance
Market Intelligence
Why Equatorial?
Experience. Relationships. Reliability.
As a fourth-generation trading house, we combine long-standing origin partnerships with disciplined market expertise. Our team works closely with producers, exporters and logistics partners to ensure consistent supply, competitive pricing and dependable delivery.
30+ years trading experience
Established global network
Integrated physical and financial services
Dedicated quality oversight
Relationships
Experience
Reliability
About
A global trading presence
Founded in London, Equatorial Traders operates across key coffee hubs including London, Hamburg and Dubai. Our international footprint allows us to serve customers efficiently across multiple markets, combining local knowledge with global reach.
Our company operates from London in the vibrant quarter of King’s Cross supplying approximately half a million bags a year. Today, we still uphold the highest quality standards to meet our client’s expectations.
Global footprint
local knowledge
Expertise
Expertise that encompasses all aspects of green coffee supply including, but not limited to; sampling, pricing, storage, freight, price risk management, blending, and financing.
Quality
Quality control is at the core of our operations. Our laboratories ensure that every coffee bean undergoes fair and unbiased analysis, meeting the highest standards.
ResponsibILTY
We partner with social enterprise projects to ensure a sustainable future. We are wholly committed to adding value to the coffee supply chain and be the company of choice with all our stakeholders.
Culture
With our deep-rooted family history, we recognise that our people are the backbone and the future of the coffee industry’s growth.
Oversight from
origin to shipment
Quality control
Disciplined oversight from origin to shipment
Every lot is assessed through structured sampling and quality control procedures, ensuring consistency from origin to arrival. Our team works closely with producers and export partners to monitor grading, cup profiles and shipment standards — safeguarding reliability for our customers.
- Pre-shipment sampling
- Independent inspection where required
- Ongoing quality oversight
- Transparent communication throughout
Sustainability
Responsible and transparent supply
Sustainability is embedded in our sourcing approach. We support certified coffees, promote traceability and maintain long-term origin relationships that benefit both producers and buyers.
Through initiatives such as Well Grounded and ongoing training partnerships, we contribute to strengthening the wider coffee sector.
