> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cibocom.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Posting a Buy or Sell Commodity Listing on Cibocom

> Learn how to create a buy or sell listing on Cibocom — from product details, pricing, and Incoterms to visibility settings and publishing.

Listings are the foundation of trading on Cibocom. This guide walks you through every field and decision involved in creating a listing, so you can publish a well-structured offer that attracts the right counterparties and generates quality bids.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to your Market">
    From the main navigation, select **Markets** and open the market where you want to post. Markets are organized by commodity category — make sure you are in the correct one before proceeding.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click 'New Listing'">
    On the market page, click the **New Listing** button in the top-right corner. This opens the listing creation form.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a listing type">
    Select either **Buy** or **Sell**:

    * **Sell** — you have product available and want to receive bids from buyers.
    * **Buy** — you are looking to source product and want sellers to respond with offers.

    Your listing type determines how counterparties interact with it and how it appears in the market feed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in product details">
    Provide accurate and complete product information:

    * **Commodity type** — for example, *Frozen Seafood*, *Poultry*, *Beef*, *Grains*.
    * **Species / Cut** — for example, *Atlantic Salmon Fillets*, *Chicken Breast IQF*, *Wheat — Milling Grade*.
    * **Volume** — specify the quantity in **kg** or **MT** (metric tonnes) and indicate whether you can accommodate partial lots.
    * **Origin country** — the country where the product was produced or processed.
    * **Packaging** — carton weight, master carton configuration, freezing method (IQF, block), or any other relevant packaging specification.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set price and terms">
    Define the commercial conditions of your listing:

    * **Price per kg / MT** — enter your target or firm price.
    * **Currency** — select the invoicing currency (USD, EUR, GBP, and others are supported).
    * **Incoterms** — choose the applicable trade term: **FOB**, **CIF**, **CFR**, **EXW**, **DAP**, or others. This defines where responsibility and cost transfer between buyer and seller.
    * **Payment terms** — for example, *Letter of Credit at sight*, *30% deposit / 70% against BL*, *Net 30*.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the validity period">
    Choose how long your listing stays active. After this date, the listing expires automatically and no new bids can be placed. Select a validity period that reflects genuine market availability — keeping stale listings open can reduce your credibility with counterparties.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a description and special requirements">
    Use the description field to include any detail not captured in the structured fields:

    * Quality grades, certifications (MSC, ASC, Halal, Organic), or audit standards required.
    * Preferred port of loading or discharge.
    * Inspection requirements or tolerance ranges for net weight and glazing.
    * Any other conditions relevant to accepting a bid.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose visibility">
    Control who can see your listing:

    * **All network** — visible to every company in your Cibocom network.
    * **Specific connections** — visible only to companies you have connected with.
    * **Market participants** — visible to all members of the selected market, regardless of connection status.

    Broader visibility generates more bids; narrower visibility is useful for pre-agreed or relationship-based trades.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish the listing">
    Review all fields on the summary screen, then click **Publish**. Your listing goes live immediately and appears in the market feed for eligible counterparties. You will receive a notification each time a bid is placed.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  The more specific your product specification, the better the bids you receive. Include species, cut, freezing method, size grade, glazing percentage, and any certifications up front. Counterparties who bid on a well-defined listing are ready to close — vague listings tend to generate clarification messages rather than actionable bids.
</Tip>

<Note>
  You can edit or close a listing at any time from the listing detail page. Editing a live listing notifies any users who have already placed bids, so they can review the updated terms. Closing a listing immediately removes it from the market feed and cancels any open bids.
</Note>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Place a Bid" icon="gavel" href="/guides/placing-a-bid">
    Learn how counterparties respond to your listing and how to negotiate toward a deal.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Listings — Concept" icon="file-lines" href="/concepts/listings">
    Understand how listings work in Cibocom, including states, visibility rules, and expiry logic.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>