Sisal Fiber

Sisal fiber is a natural hard fiber decorticated from Agave sisalana leaves. Ours is sun-dried, brushed and graded by length, colour and cleanliness before baling.

Grades

• UG (Under Grade) — line fiber from about 60 cm (2 ft), minor colour and cleaning defects allowed. The standard grade for agricultural twine, rope and plaster (gypsum) reinforcement.
• SSUG (Sub-Standard Under Grade) — line fiber with more discolouration and residue than UG. Used for padding, mattress fill, pulp and lower-cost cordage.
• Tow 1 — short, clean tow recovered during brushing. Used for upholstery padding, buffing, pulp and non-woven mats.

Industrial uses

Baler and binder twine, marine and general-purpose rope, gypsum plaster reinforcement, carpets and mats, polishing cloth, specialty paper pulp and fiber-reinforced composites.

Loading

Bales are hydraulically pressed and strapped. Fumigation and phytosanitary certificates are arranged where the destination requires them.

Sisal Fiber specifications

Typical values for our standard export lots of sisal fiber are listed below. Every lot is sampled and tested before loading, and the certificate for your shipment shows the actual results. If your market or process needs a tighter limit, tell us when you ask for a quote.

Packing, loading and minimum order

The minimum order for sisal fiber is 1 × 20ft FCL (approx. 10 MT). Standard packing: 250 kg hydraulically pressed bales, steel or PP strapped. A 20ft container takes approx. 10–11 MT (40–44 bales), and a 40ft container approx. 22–24 MT (88–96 bales, 40ft HC), depending on packing and the weight limits of the shipping line. Cargo is loaded at our base in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or at the nearest port to origin, with photos of the loading and container seal sent to you the same day. Private labels, buyer-supplied packing and mixed loads with other products from our catalog can be arranged on larger or repeat orders.

Quality checks and inspection

Before loading we check grade, purity and contamination on every lot and record the weight on a calibrated weighbridge. Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or another company you nominate can witness sampling, weighing and loading; the inspection cost is agreed in the contract. Assay results and a packing list with bundle or bale numbers and weights go with the shipping documents.

Export documents supplied

Each shipment travels with the documents your customs broker needs to clear the goods:

• Commercial invoice and packing list
• Certificate of origin
• Assay or chemical analysis certificate
• Weight certificate and loading photos
• Bill of lading
• Mineral export permit and traceability documents where the law requires them

Storage and shelf life

Metals and minerals are stored under cover on a clean, dry floor and kept separate by grade, so lots are never mixed. Bundles and bales carry lot numbers that match the packing list, which makes weighing and checking at the destination straightforward.

What affects the price

Our sisal fiber prices are quoted per order. Prices for metals follow the international market, so we quote against the current London Metal Exchange price or a fixed price valid for a short period. The final price depends on the grade and purity, the quantity and number of shipments, the price basis (EXW, FOB or CIF), the destination port and the payment terms.

How to order

1. Send an inquiry with the grade, quantity, destination and preferred price basis, using the form or WhatsApp button on this page.
2. Receive an offer with availability, price, shipment date and payment terms, and request samples if you need them.
3. Sign the contract, agree the inspection and arrange payment, usually a letter of credit or a deposit with the balance against documents.
4. Track the shipment with loading photos, the container number and copies of all documents before the original papers are sent.

Questions about sisal fiber that are not answered here? Our trade desk replies with details and current prices.

Related products and buyer resources

• Browse all Industrial Materials & Energy in our catalog.
• Buyers of this product also ask about Manganese Metal Briquettes, Aluminium Scrap and Charcoal & Briquettes.
• Read our buyer guide for sisal fiber.
• Shipping to Asia and the Middle East? See our export guide for Asia and the Middle East.
• Price terms are explained in EXW, FOB or CIF; payment and inspection in our trade terms.

Further reading

Background and trade standards: sisal (Wikipedia) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Contract terms follow the ICC Incoterms® rules.