In global agricultural trade, maintaining the integrity of your commodities during storage and transit is critical. With complex, fast moving supply chains, even minor delays or oversights can lead to significant financial loss. Stock monitoring, the systematic assessment of the condition and quantity of goods in storage or in transit, plays a vital role in minimizing risk to your commodities and your operations. It is essential for maintaining trust, fulfilling contractual terms and protecting margins in competitive global markets.
Our reliable, independent agricultural stock monitoring solutions help you safeguard condition and verify quantity, ensuring your goods retain their value and your operations remain compliant. We monitor a wide range of commodities, including grains, oilseeds, pulses, feed ingredients, sugar, cotton and more.
Protect your agricultural commodities with stock monitoring from SGS
- Confirm reported inventory levels
We provide independent quantity verification, protecting against theft and misreported inventory.
- Ensure your stock is in good condition
Our condition assessments monitor for spoilage, moisture damage, infestation and contamination.
- Identify damage and discrepancies early
Digital reporting ensures real-time visibility and traceability, allowing for timely corrective action.
- Improve relationships with stakeholders
Ensure contractual terms are filled and increase stakeholder trust. Our services include support for dispute resolution.
- Meet regulatory requirements
We provide sampling and testing in line with international trade requirements.
- Ensure documentation is completed accurately
Reliable monitoring enables documentation to support insurance claims, quality disputes and commercial decisions.
Stock Monitoring Agreements (SMAs)
Our SMAs offer flexible, tailored solutions that meet your specific storage and trade needs. They can cover:
- Continuous monitoring with ongoing presence at the site
- Periodic inspections at agreed intervals (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Ad hoc spot checks during critical handovers or high-risk stages
Why SGS?
We are the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company, with local presence in over 100 countries. We are trusted by the global trade community for our independence and technical precision.
Our full suite of customizable stock monitoring services for agricultural commodities is supported by a global network of inspectors and advanced laboratories. Whether your goods are in bulk silos, bonded warehouse or port facilities, our inspectors are positioned globally to provide coverage at all key transit and storage points, ensuring effective quality control.
