How do I find persimmon suppliers in my preferred origin?

Choose your origin and share the persimmon type, volume, and delivery country. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.

Should I buy persimmons from a grower packer, exporter, or importer?

A grower packer offers direct control over harvest and packing, an exporter manages logistics and documentation, and an importer may stock fruit for quicker delivery. Choose the model that fits your volume and required delivery lead time.

What should I include in a persimmon quotation request?

Specify the type and variety, size grade, ripeness stage, packaging format, quantity, and optimum shipping window. Also include your destination port and any special labeling needs.

How do I compare wholesale persimmon offers?

Compare offers on the same basis: variety, size count, packaging, ripeness at arrival, and Incoterm. Check that the total cost, including freight and cold chain, is aligned.

How should I assess a persimmon sample?

Check the fruit firmness, external color, and absence of defects. Slice a sample to verify the internal condition and confirm the type's astringency or sweetness profile.

How can I check a persimmon supplier before signing a contract?

Check the company registration, trade references, and experience with your specific market. Put the specification, ripeness standard, packaging, delivery schedule, payment terms, and quality claim process in the contract.

Persimmon Suppliers

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

Persimmon suppliers range from grower-packers who harvest and pack fruit at origin to specialized exporters and importers who manage cold chain and logistics. Choose the route that fits your order: a dedicated variety program with volume commitments or spot lots for retail, foodservice, or processing use.

Specify the persimmon type (astringent or non-astringent), variety, ripeness stage, size grade, quantity, packaging, and destination 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 persimmon supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.

Explore persimmon 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
Viva*****	Spain	Email availablePhone available
Gran*****	Italy	Email availablePhone available
Sain*****	France	Email availablePhone available
Bran*****	United States of America	Email availablePhone available
HAEY*****	Republic of Korea	Email availablePhone available

What to look for when sourcing persimmon

Product specification

The product brief starts with the type and variety because astringent persimmons are usually eaten firm or processed, while non-astringent types are consumed crisp. Then define the ripeness and grade expectations.

Type & variety

Specify astringent or non-astringent, and the variety, such as Fuyu, Hachiya, or a regional variety. Different varieties have distinct shapes, sizes, and storage behavior.

Ripeness & condition

Agree on the ripeness stage at arrival, and acceptable firmness, as some markets need ready-to-eat fruit and others require firmer fruit for longer shelf life.

Size & packaging

Define the size grade in grams per fruit, count per carton, and packaging format. The buyer must decide if loose pack, tray pack, or consumer bags are needed.

Quality acceptance

Quality acceptance goes beyond a visual check because persimmon defects can affect eating quality and shelf life. Agree on the tolerances for external and internal defects at arrival.

External condition
Define tolerances for bruising, cracking, scarring, and decay. Clarify whether calyx condition and stem attachment are important for your presentation.
Internal quality
For astringent types, specify that the fruit is fully astringent or treated to remove astringency. For non-astringent, check for internal browning or gelling.
Arrival inspection
Decide the inspection point (at port or at your warehouse) and the claim window. Keep a reference sample from the shipment.

Origin requirements

Origin matters because persimmon season and variety characteristics differ by growing region. The level of detail you need about the orchard depends on the buyer’s marketing and food safety requirements.

Season & region

Ask for the harvest window in the proposed origin and the specific growing region. This affects availability, variety profile, and transit time.

Traceability

Request the farm or packing house name, lot code, and harvest date. For private label programs, clarify if you need a specific packing or cold chain facility.

Shelf life & transport

Check the expected shelf life given the transport mode and duration. Longer transit may require a firmer harvest stage or modified atmosphere packaging.

Commercial terms

Persimmon offers are usually quoted on a per-carton basis, but terms can vary for spot versus contract purchases. Compare on the same basis, including packing and delivery cost.

Incoterms & transport: Agree on the delivery point (FOB, CIF, or ex-warehouse) and clarify who pays for freight, insurance, and cold storage. This affects total landed cost.
Price & minimums: Set the price per carton, packaging cost, and minimum order quantity. Confirm whether price is fixed for the season or tied to market indices.
Quantity & schedule: Specify the total volume and shipping windows. For contract buying, define how you will handle volume flexibility or forecast changes.

Documentation & compliance

Check documentation to ensure the shipment meets destination country import rules and any retail or foodservice requirements. The paperwork must align with the actual product.

Phytosanitary & origin: Confirm the supplier can provide the required phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin. Check specific import rules for fresh persimmon in your destination.
Labeling & pack codes: Ensure the carton label lists the variety, size, count, grower, and pack date. For retail, confirm if PLU codes or consumer labels are needed.
Residue & food safety: Agree on pesticide residue and food safety requirements. Ask for proof of pesticide use records or third-party residue tests if your market demands it.

Supplier capability

A grower packer, a shipper exporter, or an importer may each handle different parts of the supply chain. Establish who takes responsibility for pack quality and cold chain integrity.

Packing & cold chain
Identify who has the packing line, cold storage, and controlled atmosphere capability. Ask about their experience with the specific variety and destination market.
Volume & season
Confirm the supplier's total pack volume and the peak season. Ask whether they can supply multiple varieties or extend season via controlled atmosphere storage.
Quality program
Ask how they manage quality, including on-line sorting, inspections, and who handles claims. For new suppliers, request references for similar markets.

Persimmon Supplier Questions

How do I find persimmon suppliers in my preferred origin?: Choose your origin and share the persimmon type, volume, and delivery country. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.
Should I buy persimmons from a grower packer, exporter, or importer?: A grower packer offers direct control over harvest and packing, an exporter manages logistics and documentation, and an importer may stock fruit for quicker delivery. Choose the model that fits your volume and required delivery lead time.
What should I include in a persimmon quotation request?: Specify the type and variety, size grade, ripeness stage, packaging format, quantity, and optimum shipping window. Also include your destination port and any special labeling needs.
How do I compare wholesale persimmon offers?: Compare offers on the same basis: variety, size count, packaging, ripeness at arrival, and Incoterm. Check that the total cost, including freight and cold chain, is aligned.
How should I assess a persimmon sample?: Check the fruit firmness, external color, and absence of defects. Slice a sample to verify the internal condition and confirm the type's astringency or sweetness profile.
How can I check a persimmon supplier before signing a contract?: Check the company registration, trade references, and experience with your specific market. Put the specification, ripeness standard, packaging, delivery schedule, payment terms, and quality claim process in the contract.