The coffee market in Sabah and Sarawak
Sabah and Sarawak have their own coffee traditions and growing scenes. Sabah has a coffee-growing area around Tenom, and Sarawak is known locally for its own kopi and for Liberica-type coffee. Alongside local growing, cafés, coffee shops, hotels and food businesses in cities such as Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Miri buy coffee from elsewhere, and local roasters need dependable green coffee. See Malaysia coffee culture.
Who buys green coffee in East Malaysia
- Local roasters: green Arabica and Robusta for blends and single origins. See how to start a coffee roastery in Malaysia.
- Cafés and restaurants: espresso bases and feature coffees.
- Kopitiams and coffee shops: Robusta for traditional coffee. See Robusta for Malaysian coffee shops.
- Hotels and resorts: steady supply for hospitality.
- Manufacturers: Robusta for premix and beverages. See Robusta for instant coffee.
What Scofi supplies
Unroasted Arabica and Robusta, depending on stock and season, with specs where available. See Indonesia Robusta, Arabica varieties and the products on our main site.
Shipping to Sabah and Sarawak
Goods usually travel from the peninsula to East Malaysia by sea freight (and sometimes air for small, urgent parcels). Lead times and costs are higher than on the peninsula and depend on schedules, volumes and the carrier. Scofi is based in Butterworth, Penang, so please send your delivery address and volume for a quotation and timeline. See shipping and logistics.
Packaging for longer journeys
Longer trips in warm, humid conditions raise the risk of moisture gain and mould. Use sound bags with a moisture barrier such as a GrainPro liner or vacuum packing, keep cargo off damp floors and check moisture on arrival. See packaging options, moisture levels and storage tips.
Planning your stock
Because replenishment takes longer, hold a safety stock and plan orders around your roast schedule. Keep a sealed reference sample so you can check each shipment. Read best practices for roasters and roasting in Malaysia’s heat and humidity.
How to order
- Tell us your location, use, volume and flavour direction.
- Receive a proposal with specs, prices and shipping estimates.
- Cup samples and test.
- Confirm packaging, shipping and terms.
- Check each delivery against your approved sample.
See how to buy and Scofi Malaysia supplier.
FAQ: Green coffee supplier in Sabah and Sarawak
Do you deliver green coffee to Sabah and Sarawak?
Delivery can be arranged. Sea freight is common, with longer lead times than the peninsula.
How long does shipping take?
It depends on schedules and carrier. Ask for a timeline with your address.
How should coffee be packed for East Malaysia?
Sound bags with a moisture barrier such as a GrainPro liner or vacuum packs. See packaging options.
Do you sell small quantities?
Depending on the lot, small trial quantities may be available, though shipping makes larger planned orders more economical.
Can I get samples?
Yes. Contact us with your address and use.
What coffee do you sell?
Unroasted Arabica and Robusta green beans, depending on availability.
Do you supply kopitiams and cafés?
Yes, depending on availability.
Where is Scofi based?
Butterworth, Penang.
