Importation of cocoa beans from Ghana to Finland

There are many ways in which companies go about their importation processes. The identification of the need for a selection of the rightful supplier for these needs is a hurdle for many foreign companies that have the potential to venture abroad. For these and other reasons, Ghana, which is second best in the production of cocoa beans in the world has not made any significant entry into the Finnish market. The thesis aimed to find out the problem(s) restricting the move by studying and describing the international importation or buying process of cocoa beans from a third-world country to the European Union. From the research questions and the interviews conducted, this thesis outlines the background of the companies and the emphasis on the importation of the goods. The background historical event of the commodity good is described together with relevant issues it has generated over the years and its current standards in the assuming chapters that follows. The chapters handle in the description of the import process, starting with the supplier’s selection, followed by the transportation mode, the payment as well as the delivery terms, and lastly, the customs aspect is also dealt with. The empirical part of the thesis gives effective and detailed guidelines for companies and individuals who might be interested in importing cocoa beans from Ghana to Finland. The chapter gives a detailed account which will enable a buyer to understand what the importation of cocoa entails and the requirements and procedures required for the importation process as well as expose him or her to the main difficulties associated with the importation process as a unit