What does Ex Warehouse (EXW) mean?

Ex Warehouse is the simplest possible arrangement from the seller's perspective: they make the coffee available at a named location, and from that point everything else - collection, loading, transport, insurance, import clearance - is your responsibility and your cost.

It gives you maximum control over your logistics chain. You choose the haulier, set the collection date, arrange insurance to your own standard. For buyers who already have established freight relationships and a reliable customs broker, EXW can work out cheaper overall than paying for the seller's bundled logistics.

For anyone buying direct for the first time or without existing freight infrastructure, EXW can be more complex than it looks. What seems like the lowest price can quickly become more expensive once you're arranging everything yourself. Compare the all-in cost, not just the ex-warehouse quote.