Pink Pomelo Wholesale: Carton Count and Net Weight
Compare pink pomelo quotations using fruit count, net fruit weight and an agreed size range. A worked example shows why gross carton weight can mislead buyers.
A pink pomelo wholesale quotation becomes easier to compare when it states three separate things: the number of fruit, the net weight of fruit and the agreed size range. A carton described only as “large fruit” or “12 kg” leaves important questions unanswered. Establish the measurement basis before comparing prices or reserving a lot.
Write the carton specification in measurable terms
Ask whether the quoted weight excludes the carton, liners, sleeves and other packing materials. Record the intended number of fruit and whether the seller controls size by individual weight, diameter or another stated method. Count and weight are related, but one does not guarantee the other.
- Product identity: pink-flesh pomelo, with the actual cultivar and origin confirmed separately.
- Pack: intended fruit count, net fruit weight and packaging components.
- Size: measurement method, agreed range and permitted exceptions.
- Inspection: sampling method, scale resolution, checking stage and treatment of short weight.
A worked carton comparison
In an illustrative example, ten fruit have a combined net weight of 12 kg. Their average weight is 1.2 kg, but this does not prove every fruit weighs 1.2 kg. Weighing the individual fruit reveals whether the carton contains a broad mix that may be unsuitable for a retail programme.
If that carton weighs 13 kg gross and its measured packaging weighs 1 kg, the net fruit weight is 12 kg. At the same pack specification, 100 cartons contain 1,000 fruit and 1,200 kg net. These are calculation examples, not a HAFAMEX pack offer or guaranteed fruit weights.
Check variation without hiding it in an average
Select cartons from different accessible positions using a method agreed with the supplier. Record each result, including the lightest and heaviest fruit, rather than reporting only one average for the sample. Keep carton IDs attached to measurements so a discrepancy can be traced to its packing group.
If the purchase is by net kilogram, compare the cost on that basis. If the customer sells by piece, also calculate cost per saleable fruit and check whether the size mix fits the intended price points. Include freight, handling and rejected fruit separately when building a landed-cost estimate.
Confirm before placing the order
Send the destination, intended use, volume and requested pack to the supplier. Obtain a written response for the actual lot, including which measurements will be checked at dispatch and arrival. A product photograph can illustrate appearance; it cannot establish net weight or the distribution of sizes.
Discuss a fresh-fruit specification with HAFAMEX.
Related buyer guide
Pomelo vs Grapefruit: A Buyer Identification Guide
Technical reference: Codex Standard for Pummelos (CXS 214-1999).
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