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Premium Carrots

Carrots are grown in the cool-climate highlands of Arusha, Kilimanjaro and the southern regions, where volcanic soils produce well-coloured, sweet roots. Lots are washed, graded by size and packed for fresh-market buyers across East Africa and the Middle East.

At a glance

Origin
Tanzania
Grade
Grade A export, Grade B regional, processing
Packaging
1–50 kg packs and bags, bulk bags, private label
Minimum order
One 20 ft container (indicative)
Season
Year-round; peak November–March
Terms
EXW / FCA / DAP / FOB / CFR / CIF
Specifications

Product specifications

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

Indicative specifications — subject to confirmation

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.
Premium Carrots — indicative quality specifications
ParameterIndicative specification
OriginTanzania — Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Iringa, Njombe
Available grades
  • Grade A — export, 200–300 g per root
  • Grade B — regional, 150–250 g per root
  • Processing grade — any size
Moisture level85–90% fresh weight basis
Purity level98% minimum
Foreign-matter tolerance0.5% maximum
Crop yearYear-round supply with peak harvest from November to March.
Size uniformitySorted to the grade ordered; maximum 10% size variation per lot
ColourUniform deep orange, minimum 90% of roots
Blemishes and cracks5% maximum by count
Topping and tailingTopped and tailed before packing

Packaging options

  • 1, 2, 5 and 10 kg retail packs
  • 25 kg and 50 kg woven polypropylene or laminated bags
  • Bulk bags for high-volume orders
  • Buyer-branded and custom packaging on request

Private labelling

Available. Buyer-branded bags and retail packs are produced against approved artwork and a minimum print run agreed per order.

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Available quantities

Minimum order quantity
Indicative: one 20 ft container load, approximately 18–25 MT depending on the packing used. Smaller in-country and trial volumes are considered.
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.

  1. Jan: Available year-round, Peak
  2. Feb: Available year-round, Peak
  3. Mar: Available year-round, Peak
  4. Apr: Available year-round
  5. May: Available year-round
  6. Jun: Available year-round
  7. Jul: Available year-round
  8. Aug: Available year-round
  9. Sep: Available year-round
  10. Oct: Available year-round
  11. Nov: Available year-round, Peak
  12. Dec: Available year-round, Peak
Season
Year-round; peak November–March
Crop year and availability
Year-round supply with peak harvest from November to March. Confirmed at the time of enquiry against the current crop position and warehouse stock.

Export markets

Markets this line is offered into

  • Tanzania (nationwide)
  • Kenya
  • Uganda
  • Rwanda
  • Burundi
  • DR Congo
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • European Union

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.

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Container and airfreight options

  • Container shipment

    Container loads, as stated under available quantities. Whether a standard or refrigerated container is used is confirmed at quotation for the product and route.

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
  • DAPDelivered At Place
  • 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

Freshly harvested carrots with green tops in a wooden crate at a packing shed

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

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

What grades of carrots do you supply?

Grade A — export, 200–300 g per root; Grade B — regional, 150–250 g per root; Processing grade — any size. Grades are indicative; the binding specification is the one agreed in writing for your shipment.

How is carrots packed for export?

1, 2, 5 and 10 kg retail packs; 25 kg and 50 kg woven polypropylene or laminated bags; Bulk bags for high-volume orders; Buyer-branded and custom packaging on request. Available. Buyer-branded bags and retail packs are produced against approved artwork and a minimum print run agreed per order.

What is the minimum order quantity for carrots?

Indicative: one 20 ft container load, approximately 18–25 MT depending on the packing used. Smaller in-country and trial volumes are considered.

Which Incoterms can you quote for carrots?

EXW, FCA, DAP, 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 carrots available?

Year-round supply with peak harvest from November to March. 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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