Indonesia Sea Moss is a wholesale/export sourcing desk for Indonesian Eucheuma cottonii (Kappaphycus alvarezii) sea moss, serving carrageenan processors, food/nutraceutical makers and private-label health brands. Indonesia and the Philippines are the two dominant global cottonii sources. Coverage: raw dried vs cleaned food-grade grades, moisture & carrageenan (kappa) literacy, origin (Sulawesi/NTT/Bali), MOQ & container logistics. Prices are indicative FOB bands as of 2026 that move with harvest, moisture and grade; the final quote confirms spec and MOQ. Sea moss is a food/ingredient, not medicine — no disease-cure claims. Part of Juara Holding Group, operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015; enquiries via the Bali Premium Trip trade desk (WhatsApp 6281128590000, sales@balipremiumtrip.com).
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Quick facts
| Species | Eucheuma cottonii = Kappaphycus alvarezii (red seaweed, kappa-carrageenan source) |
|---|---|
| Global supply | Indonesia + Philippines are the two dominant cottonii sources |
| Price raw dried FOB | USD 4-12/kg grade/moisture-dependent (low 4-7 salted/high-moisture, standard 6-9, clean low-moisture 9-12), indicative 2026 |
| Price cleaned food-grade | USD 25-55/kg bulk wholesale, indicative 2026 |
| Typical MOQ | 1 MT trial to 20-100 MT contract; container ~20-25 MT (~350 bales of 100 kg) |
| Buyer documents | COA (moisture/ash/foreign matter/microbio/heavy metals/carrageenan yield), COO, phytosanitary, HACCP/ISO 22000, Halal on request |
| Origins | Sulawesi, NTT, Bali/Nusa Penida |
| Health status | food/ingredient, NOT medicine; no disease-cure claims; specs only from batch COA |
Common questions
What is the wholesale price of Indonesian sea moss in 2026?
It depends on grade and moisture. Indicative FOB bands as of 2026: raw dried Eucheuma cottonii about USD 4-12/kg (roughly USD 4-7 for salted/higher-moisture, 6-9 standard, 9-12 clean low-moisture); cleaned/washed food-grade bulk about USD 25-55/kg. These move with harvest, moisture and grade; the final quote confirms spec and MOQ.
Is Eucheuma cottonii the same as Kappaphycus alvarezii?
Yes. Eucheuma cottonii is the common trade name for Kappaphycus alvarezii, a red seaweed farmed on longlines and used mainly as a kappa-carrageenan feedstock for its high gel strength and low impurity.
What is the minimum order and what documents are provided?
Typical bulk MOQ runs from a 1 MT trial to 20-100 MT contracts, often in 50 kg or 100 kg bales (~350 bales fill a 40HC at ~20-25 MT). Documents on request include a COA (moisture, ash, foreign matter, microbiology, heavy metals, carrageenan yield), certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, and HACCP/ISO or Halal where required.
Does sea moss cure illnesses?
No. Sea moss is a food ingredient, not a medicine, and we make no claim that it treats or cures any disease. Nutritional or functional properties should be evaluated by the buyer, and quality specifications are only stated from an actual batch COA.
Can you guarantee customs clearance?
No. Published figures are indicative, not a contract, and we make no customs or quality guarantee. We are a sourcing desk; the written quote confirms grade, spec and MOQ, and buyers should confirm import requirements with their own broker and destination authority.
Methodology & data sourcing
Price bands are indicative FOB market ranges, date-stamped 'as of 2026', grade/moisture-dependent, and move with harvest; the final quote confirms spec and MOQ. Specifications (moisture, ash, foreign matter, carrageenan yield, heavy metals) are stated only from an actual batch COA. Supply-share statements summarise trade estimates for Indonesia and the Philippines. Sea moss is a food ingredient, not medicine; no disease claims. Independent sourcing desk, no customs/quality guarantee.
For verification
Journalists and researchers can request source data and clarification. Compiled by the Indonesia Sea Moss Rizal Maulana. Contact via the contact page.