How do I find yerba mate suppliers in my preferred origin?

Start by specifying the origin and product form you need. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network for your desired quantity and delivery country.

Should I buy from a grower, processor, or merchant?

A grower or cooperative can supply raw leaf, a processor handles drying and milling, and a merchant may offer aged or blended product. Choose based on who controls the specific processing stage you need.

What should I include in a yerba mate quotation request?

Specify cut or crushed, with or without stems, aging period, moisture content, packaging, and quantity. Include your target origin, delivery location, and shipment window.

How do I compare wholesale yerba mate offers?

Compare the same product form, particle size, aging, packaging, and delivery terms. Ensure the price unit and payment conditions are identical before comparing total cost.

How should I assess a yerba mate sample?

Taste the infusion for flavor, bitterness, and any off-notes, and check the physical characteristics, moisture, leaf/stem ratio, and particle size. Keep the approved sample as the reference for the bulk delivery.

How can I check a yerba mate supplier before signing a contract?

Verify the company's identity, references, and processing facilities. Put the agreed specification, delivery schedule, payment terms, and quality-claim procedures in the contract.

Yerba Mate Suppliers

Find yerba mate suppliers for your specification, preferred origin and buying volume.

Yerba mate suppliers include growers and cooperatives, processors who dry and mill the leaves, and merchants who hold finished stock. Choose the route that fits your need: a specific harvest from a known estate, a consistent blend for retail or foodservice, or a rapid resupply for an existing product.

Specify cut or crushed leaves, with or without stems, aging or green, quantity and delivery country. We can help you through OpenCommo’s network of 70,000+ suppliers across commodities.

Where our suppliers are located

Explore sourcing locations across our yerba mate supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.

Explore yerba mate suppliers

Find suppliers for your required product form, grade and shipment size. Choose an origin to start your request.

Where would you like to source from?

Supplier	Country	Contact details
Bald*****	Brazil	Email availablePhone available
Supe*****	Spain	Email availablePhone available
tra *****	United States of America	Email availablePhone available
QUEL*****	Slovenia	Email availablePhone available

What to look for when sourcing yerba mate

Product specification

A premium aged cut leaf and a standard crushed with stems are different commodities. Start with the intended use, whether traditional infusion or a formulated beverage.

Form & cut

Specify cut or crushed leaf, presence or absence of stems, and whether you require coarse, medium or fine particle size. Define acceptable dust levels.

Processing state

Agree on the sapecado (blanched) and dried condition, the aging period (if any), and whether the product is green (unaged) or aged. State the target moisture content.

Lot or blend

Confirm whether you are buying a single harvest lot or a blended product formulated for consistent flavor. Note the crop year or season.

Quality acceptance

Taste and appearance are both critical for yerba mate. Agree how samples are evaluated and how they reflect the bulk shipment.

Sensory evaluation
Set the tasting protocol for flavor, bitterness, smokiness or toastiness, and the absence of off-notes. Ask who performed any provided sensory score.
Physical inspection
Check moisture, leaf and stem ratio, particle size distribution, and the presence of foreign material or dust. Record acceptable ranges.
Acceptance & claims
Identify offer, pre-shipment, and arrival samples. Retain the approved sample and specify inspection responsibilities and claim deadlines.

Origin requirements

Origin matters for flavor and tradition. Define the geographic scope and the level of traceability you need, from a single estate to a blend from multiple regions.

Geographic scope

Request the country and region, such as a particular province or valley. Specify whether you accept blends across regions or require a single-origin product.

Harvest & stock

Ask for the harvest season and the processing date. Confirm whether the stock is available immediately, is aging in warehouse, or will be produced for a future order.

Substitution rules

For repeat blends, define which origins or leaf compositions can be substituted without changing the intended flavor and aroma.

Commercial terms

Yerba mate is sold on a per-kilogram or per-ton basis, but the final cost depends on packaging and delivery terms. Compare offers on the same basis.

Pricing unit: Confirm the currency, unit (kg or metric ton), and whether the price includes or excludes packaging. Align on the exact product form and lot reference.
Delivery terms: State whether the price is FOB at origin port, CIF at destination, or delivered to a named facility. Clarify who bears freight, insurance, and local charges.
Order conditions: Match batch sizes, packaging type (e.g., jute or paper bags, bulk bags), shipment period, payment terms, and quote validity. Aging and storage may affect pricing.

Documentation & compliance

Confirm the paperwork before shipment. Evidence must cover the specific lot you are buying and meet destination requirements.

Shipment documents: Align lot numbers, weights, and parties across the invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and any phytosanitary certificate. Check that the product description matches your order.
Scheme certification: For organic or Fair Trade-certified yerba mate, verify the current certificate scope and the transaction evidence (e.g., invoice or chain-of-custody) for the specific lot.
Destination rules: For EU imports, confirm the deforestation due-diligence obligations and required geolocation and traceability data. For other destinations, check local plant health and labeling rules.

Supplier capability

The supplying company may be a grower, processor, exporter, or trader. Clarify who is responsible for each step and who you can hold accountable.

Processing capacity
Identify who performs sapecado, drying, milling, aging, and packaging, and who manages quality control. Ask about their experience with your target product form.
Supply consistency
Ask how they maintain flavor across harvests and seasons. Inquire about their ability to supply multiple lots or a consistent blend over time.
Order fit
Confirm minimum order quantity, sample policy, and lead time. For smaller orders, check if they offer consolidated shipments or hold stock at destination.

Yerba Mate Supplier Questions

How do I find yerba mate suppliers in my preferred origin?: Start by specifying the origin and product form you need. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network for your desired quantity and delivery country.
Should I buy from a grower, processor, or merchant?: A grower or cooperative can supply raw leaf, a processor handles drying and milling, and a merchant may offer aged or blended product. Choose based on who controls the specific processing stage you need.
What should I include in a yerba mate quotation request?: Specify cut or crushed, with or without stems, aging period, moisture content, packaging, and quantity. Include your target origin, delivery location, and shipment window.
How do I compare wholesale yerba mate offers?: Compare the same product form, particle size, aging, packaging, and delivery terms. Ensure the price unit and payment conditions are identical before comparing total cost.
How should I assess a yerba mate sample?: Taste the infusion for flavor, bitterness, and any off-notes, and check the physical characteristics, moisture, leaf/stem ratio, and particle size. Keep the approved sample as the reference for the bulk delivery.
How can I check a yerba mate supplier before signing a contract?: Verify the company's identity, references, and processing facilities. Put the agreed specification, delivery schedule, payment terms, and quality-claim procedures in the contract.