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Sorghum

Sorghum is sourced from Tanzania's central semi-arid regions, where it is a dependable rain-fed crop. White sorghum is supplied to food processors and brewers, red sorghum mainly to feed compounders. Lots are cleaned and destoned before packing.

At a glance

Origin
Tanzania
Grade
White food grade; red feed and brewing grade
Packaging
25 and 50 kg bags, bulk bags, loose bulk
Minimum order
One 20 ft container (indicative)
Season
June–September harvest
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.
Sorghum — indicative quality specifications
ParameterIndicative specification
OriginTanzania — Dodoma, Singida, Shinyanga, Simiyu, Manyara
Available grades
  • White sorghum — food grade
  • Red sorghum — feed and brewing grade
Moisture level13% maximum
Purity level98% minimum
Foreign-matter tolerance1% maximum
Crop year2025/26 crop. Harvest runs broadly from June to September.
Broken grains3% maximum
Damaged and mouldy grains2% maximum
Other colour grains3% maximum
TanninLow-tannin varieties available for food use on request

Packaging options

  • 25 kg and 50 kg woven polypropylene bags
  • Bulk bags for high-volume orders
  • Loose bulk container loading where the buyer's specification allows
  • 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: not stated
  2. Feb: not stated
  3. Mar: not stated
  4. Apr: not stated
  5. May: not stated
  6. Jun: Harvest
  7. Jul: Harvest
  8. Aug: Harvest
  9. Sep: Harvest
  10. Oct: not stated
  11. Nov: not stated
  12. Dec: not stated
Season
June–September harvest
Crop year and availability
2025/26 crop. Harvest runs broadly from June to September. 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
  • Zambia
  • Malawi

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

  • Sea freight — 20 ft dry container

    One 20 ft container, approximately 18–25 MT depending on the packing used, is the indicative minimum order.

  • Bagged, bulk-bag or loose bulk loading

    25 kg and 50 kg bags, bulk bags, or loose bulk container loading where the buyer's specification allows.

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

Panicles of white sorghum drying on a raised rack at a collection centre

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

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

What grades of sorghum do you supply?

White sorghum — food grade; Red sorghum — feed and brewing grade. Grades are indicative; the binding specification is the one agreed in writing for your shipment.

How is sorghum packed for export?

25 kg and 50 kg woven polypropylene bags; Bulk bags for high-volume orders; Loose bulk container loading where the buyer's specification allows; 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 sorghum?

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 sorghum?

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 sorghum available?

2025/26 crop. Harvest runs broadly from June to September. 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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