Origination
We source from Canada's established grain companies and their Prairie elevator and port terminal networks, matched to your grade, protein and volume.
Canadian grain trading
Prairie grain, delivered direct.
Maple Thread Grains Ltd. sources wheat and pulses from Canada's established grain handlers and supplies importers in Bangladesh and across South Asia, with every shipment settled under a letter of credit.
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What we do
One Canadian counterparty from elevator to vessel
Importers deal with Maple Thread. We handle the Canadian side: supplier, contract, documents and logistics.
Trade structuring
Contracts priced in US dollars and settled under letters of credit through Canadian banks, so both sides know when and how payment moves.
Logistics and documents
Rail to port, bulk vessel loading, Canadian Grain Commission inspection and the full export document set, coordinated for you. Pulses can ship in containers instead if you prefer.
Products
Wheat and pulses from the Canadian Prairies
Offered by official Canadian grade. Tell us the grade, specification and volume you need.
| Product | Typical end use | Offered as | Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat | |||
| Canada Western Red SpringCWRS | High-protein milling wheat for pan breads and for blending up weaker wheats | No. 1 and No. 2 CWRS, by guaranteed protein | Bulk vessel |
| Canada Prairie Spring RedCPSR | Medium-protein milling wheat for flat breads, noodles and general flour | No. 1 and No. 2 CPSR | Bulk vessel |
| Pulses | |||
| Red lentilsWhole and split | Dal and split-lentil dishes | Football (whole) and split | Bulk vessel, or containers on request |
| Green lentilsLarge, medium, small | Whole-lentil cooking and canning | By size class and grade | Bulk vessel, or containers on request |
| Yellow field peasWhole and split | Split pea dal, flour and snacks | Whole or split | Bulk vessel, or containers on request |
| Green field peasWhole and split | Whole and split pea dishes, snacks | Whole or split | Bulk vessel, or containers on request |
All products ship in bulk vessels as standard. For pulses, you can choose containers instead. Final specifications, grades and loading terms are set in each contract.
How it works
How a shipment moves
Five steps from enquiry to payment, each with the document that confirms it.
Enquiry
You send the product, grade, volume, destination port and shipment window.
Specification sheet
Offer and contract
We secure a firm offer from a Canadian supplier and agree price and terms with you.
Sales contract
Letter of credit
Your bank opens a letter of credit, advised through a Canadian bank.
Letter of credit
Loading
Grain moves by rail to port, is inspected and loaded in bulk to your vessel, or into containers for pulses if you chose them.
CGC Certificate Final, phytosanitary certificate
Documents and payment
Shipping documents are presented under the credit and payment is released.
Bill of lading, invoice, certificates
About
A Canadian company with roots on both ends of the trade
Maple Thread Grains Ltd. is incorporated in Saskatchewan and run from Calgary, Alberta. We pair South Asian market knowledge with Prairie grain experience.
Ahsanul Hoque
President & Managing Director
Founder of Maple Thread. A finance and strategy advisor with long experience in South Asian agribusiness and the import demand it serves.
Kyle Hoyda
Chief Executive Officer
Grew up farming and spent a decade in agricultural technology and precision agriculture before leading economic intelligence work at Calgary Economic Development. Runs Maple Thread's Canadian operations from Calgary.
Contact
Request a quote
Email us with what you need and we will come back with a firm offer.
- Product and grade
- Volume in tonnes
- Destination port
- Shipment window
- Bulk vessel or containers (pulses only)
Operations
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Registered office
800-1801 Hamilton Street
Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 4B4
Canada