Tanzanian Cocoa Supplier & Exporter

Cocoa

Cocoa is grown in Tanzania on a comparatively small scale, mainly in the Kilombero valley, around Kyela and in parts of Tanga. Beans are bought fermented and sun dried, then re-dried and sorted where needed. Bean count and fermentation quality are assessed on every lot before it is offered.

At a glance

Origin: Tanzania
Grade: Good fermented, fair fermented, sorted export grade
Packaging: 60 and 65 kg export bags with liner; bulk bags
Minimum order: 1 MT trial; 5 MT commercial (indicative)
Season: Main harvest October–February
Terms: EXW / FCA / FOB / CFR / CIF

Specifications

Product specifications

Origin, grades, moisture, purity, crop year and the quality tolerances buyers usually contract on for this line.

مواصفات إرشادية — تخضع للتأكيد

Indicative only. The figures shown are typical trade ranges for Tanzanian origin and are subject to confirmation by our quality and operations department. The binding specification for any shipment is the one agreed in writing and stated in the sales contract.

Cocoa — مواصفات الجودة الإرشادية
المعيار	المواصفة الإرشادية
Origin	Tanzania — Morogoro (Kilombero), Mbeya (Kyela), Tanga
الدرجات المتاحة	Fermented and sun-dried beans — good fermented Fair fermented Sorted export grade
مستوى الرطوبة	7.5% maximum
مستوى النقاء	Sorted, single-origin lots
تفاوت الشوائب	1% maximum, including bean fragments and shell
سنة المحصول	2025/26 crop. Main harvest runs broadly from October to February.
Bean count	Indicative 90–110 beans per 100 g, lot dependent
Fermentation	Cut test carried out on every lot before offer
Mouldy beans	3% maximum
Slaty beans	3% maximum
Insect-damaged and germinated beans	3% maximum

Packaging options

60 kg and 65 kg export bags with food-grade liner
Bulk bags for high-volume orders
Buyer-branded and custom packaging on request

Private labelling

Available for packed consignments. Product traded in bulk is shipped in plain or buyer-supplied packaging.

اطّلع على خيارات التعبئة

Available quantities

Minimum order quantity: Indicative: 1 MT trial lot; commercial orders from 5 MT upwards.
Available quantity: Confirmed at the time of enquiry against the current crop position and warehouse stock.
Supply capacity: Aggregated in batches across the harvest window. Repeat monthly volumes are planned in advance under a contract-supply arrangement and confirmed before the contract is signed.

Availability

Harvest and availability calendar

Months as stated in the crop calendar for this line. Availability for your shipment window is confirmed at enquiry.

Jan: Main harvest
Feb: Main harvest
Mar: not stated
Apr: not stated
May: not stated
Jun: not stated
Jul: not stated
Aug: not stated
Sep: not stated
Oct: Main harvest
Nov: Main harvest
Dec: Main harvest

Season: Main harvest October–February
Crop year and availability: 2025/26 crop. Main harvest runs broadly from October to February. Confirmed at the time of enquiry against the current crop position and warehouse stock.

Export markets

Markets this line is offered into

European Union
United Kingdom
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia

Regions we trade into

East Africa
Central and Southern Africa
Middle East
Other International Markets

Market availability depends on product demand, regulations, trade conditions and contractual agreements. The markets listed on this page show where IBS Agro Trading Limited is willing and able to trade; they are not a guarantee that a particular commodity can be supplied to a particular destination at a particular time.

See our export markets

Container and airfreight options

Trial lots and commercial orders
Indicative 1 MT trial lot; commercial orders from 5 MT. The shipment format for the volume ordered is confirmed at quotation.

Container type, loading and routing for your order are confirmed in the quotation.

Inspection & certification

Inspection and shipment documents

Pre-shipment sampling and inspection are carried out before dispatch. The documents below are obtained for the specific consignment where the destination or the contract requires them.

Phytosanitary certificate

Applied for through the responsible national plant health authority where the destination requires it. Issued against inspection of the specific consignment.

Certificate of origin

Obtained from the designated issuing body for the shipment, confirming the origin of the goods for customs and preference purposes.

Fumigation certificate

Issued by a licensed fumigation service provider when treatment is required by the destination or requested by the buyer.

Weight and quality certificate

Arranged with an independent inspection company where the contract or the letter of credit calls for third-party verification.

Laboratory analysis report

Commissioned from an independent laboratory when a buyer or destination requires analysis beyond our own testing. The scope of analysis is agreed in advance.

IBS Agro Trading Limited does not claim any certification or accreditation that has not been formally issued to it. Where a buyer or a destination market requires a specific standard, we will state in writing what we currently hold, what can be arranged for the consignment, and what we cannot provide.

How we assure quality

Incoterms

Trade terms available for this line. The term for your shipment is agreed in the quotation.

EXWEx Works
FCAFree Carrier
FOBFree On Board
CFRCost and Freight
CIFCost, Insurance and Freight

Ex-warehouse, delivered within Tanzania, or delivered to the port of loading. Container stuffing, inspection arrangements and export documentation are coordinated in house.

Product photographs

Fermented cocoa beans spread out to dry on a raised mesh drying rack

Illustrative photograph. It will be replaced with photographs of our own consignments.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

What grades of cocoa do you supply?

Fermented and sun-dried beans — good fermented; Fair fermented; Sorted export grade. Grades are indicative; the binding specification is the one agreed in writing for your shipment.

How is cocoa packed for export?

60 kg and 65 kg export bags with food-grade liner; Bulk bags for high-volume orders; Buyer-branded and custom packaging on request. Available for packed consignments. Product traded in bulk is shipped in plain or buyer-supplied packaging.

What is the minimum order quantity for cocoa?

Indicative: 1 MT trial lot; commercial orders from 5 MT upwards.

Which Incoterms can you quote for cocoa?

EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF. Ex-warehouse, delivered within Tanzania, or delivered to the port of loading. Container stuffing, inspection arrangements and export documentation are coordinated in house.

When is Tanzanian cocoa available?

2025/26 crop. Main harvest runs broadly from October to February. Confirmed at the time of enquiry against the current crop position and warehouse stock.

Can I get a sample or an inspection before shipment?

Samples are available for genuine commercial enquiries, subject to the commodity, the quantity requested and the destination; availability, courier arrangements and cost are confirmed case by case. Buyers may also appoint an independent inspection company to verify quality, weight and loading at origin.

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