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Verified B2B Commodity Trade Platform
and Traders
Producers
and Traders
We Connect Buyer & Supplier
UK Registered Company
Third-Party KYB/KYC Verification
Independent Regulated Escrow
Optional SGS / Bureau Veritas / Intertek Inspections
Governed by English Law
Global commodity sourcing still runs on trust that does not exist yet
Most cross-border commodity deals are still arranged over email and WhatsApp, between parties who have never met and cannot easily verify each other. Buyers commit capital to suppliers they cannot fully check. Suppliers ship to buyers who may never pay. Brokers sit in the middle, adding margin without adding certainty.
Ryken replaces that informal process with verified counterparties, direct negotiation, and a transaction structure that protects both sides.
A procurement platform built for one purpose
Direct access to verified supply, at real market prices, under terms that hold.
Direct access to decision-makers
Connect and negotiate directly with verified producers, refineries, and trading houses. No intermediaries obscuring the counterparty, no layers between you and the people who can actually agree terms.
Real market pricing
Post a requirement once and receive competitive quotes from multiple verified suppliers. See where the market actually sits, compare options side by side, and buy without inflated broker margins built into the price.
Verified counterparties only
Every company on Ryken passes third-party KYB/KYC: company registry, beneficial ownership, and sanctions screening. We accept roughly one in five applicants. You deal only with businesses that have been checked.
Structured, protected transactions
Funds are held by an independent regulated escrow provider and released against delivery milestones you agree in advance. Disputes follow a clear, evidence-based process under English law.
From requirement to delivered goods, in one structured workflow
01
Get verified
Submit company documents for third-party KYB/KYC review and gain access to the platform.
02
Post your requirement
Specify product, grade, volume, Incoterms, destination, and target price.
03
Receive and compare quotes
Verified suppliers respond with proformas. Negotiate directly through secure in-platform chat.
04
Agree terms and fund escrow
Approve the final proforma and deposit into independent escrow against the milestones you set.
05
Ship and confirm
Track the shipment, add optional third-party inspection, and confirm quality and quantity on arrival.
06
Funds released
Payment is released to the supplier. You have what you ordered, or a structured route to resolution if something is wrong
Built for bulk and commodity trade
Retail products, consumer goods, and dropshipping operations are not supported. Ryken is a specialist platform, not a general marketplace.
Agricultural commodities (coffee, cocoa, grains, edible oils, rice, sugar, and more)
Raw materials and metals
Chemicals and fertilizers
Energy products
Industrial and bulk manufactured goods
Retail products, consumer goods, and dropshipping operations are not supported. Ryken is a specialist platform, not a general marketplace.
A verified market works for both sides
Ryken connects both sides of the market in one verified workflow, so buyers can source confidently and suppliers can respond to real demand.
- Verified buyers and verified suppliers only
- Direct negotiation with no hidden intermediaries
- Competitive pricing from real counterparties
- Clear terms and protected transactions
Why it is safe to deal with someone you have never met
Direct access only matters if you can act on it. Ryken structures every transaction so neither side carries the full risk:
Independent escrow
Funds are held by a licensed regulated provider and never released to the supplier until you confirm delivery or your agreed milestones are met.
Milestone payments
Set a custom release schedule, for example a portion on loading and the balance on arrival, rather than all or nothing.
Verification
Third-party checks on company registry, beneficial ownership, sanctions, and trade history before anyone transacts.
Optional inspections
Integrate SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek for independent quality and quantity verification.
English law
Structured, evidence-based dispute resolution with a clear jurisdiction.
What Our Customers Say
Hear from companies that have streamlined sourcing, expanded into new markets, and built lasting business relationships through our platform.
Horidas Patil
This is my first time
What stands out most is the quality of supplier profiles and the transparency provided during negotiations. It has helped us make better purchasing decisions and build long-term business relationships.
Laura Johnson
Creating valuable connections across industries
The platform has become an important part of our business development strategy. It allows us to connect with potential partners across multiple regions and maintain professional communication throughout the trading process.
Ashton Bingham
Expanding Global Opportunities
As an exporter, finding reliable international buyers used to be challenging. This platform has provided quality business opportunities and helped us expand into new markets with greater confidence.
Christina Wocintechcha
Efficient Supplier Discovery
The platform has simplified our sourcing process significantly. We can connect with verified suppliers quickly, compare offers efficiently, and manage inquiries from a single dashboard. It has helped us save both time and operational effort.
A different way to run commodity procurement
| Traditional sourcing | Ryken | |
|---|---|---|
| Counterparty checks | Self-reported or none | Third-party KYB/KYC, roughly 1 in 5 accepted |
| Access | Through brokers and intermediaries | Direct to verified producers and traders |
| Pricing | Opaque, broker margins added | Competitive quotes, real market pricing |
| Lead quality | Mixed and unqualified | Verified businesses only |
| Payment | Upfront transfer or costly letter of credit | Independent escrow, milestone-based |
| Disputes | Slow and expensive | Structured, evidence-based, English law |
"Ryken does not replace your existing relationships. It gives you a safe way to build new ones."
Built for serious traders
- Incorporated in the United Kingdom as RYKEN SOLUTIONS LTD (Company No. 15868442).
- Founded by a team with hands-on experience in supply chains and international trade.
- Independent regulated escrow, third-party verification, and optional inspection partners built in from day one.
- A narrow focus on bulk and commodity trade, not a general marketplace.
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