UnderstandingTanzanian Trade
Everything you need to know about sourcing crops from Tanzania, including auction systems, export processes, and financial instruments.
How TanzanianAuctions Work
Many Tanzanian crops are sold through regulated auction systems that ensure fair prices for farmers and quality for buyers.
Cashew Nut Auctions
The Tanzanian Cashew Board regulates cashew auctions held annually during harvest season (October to February).
- Auctions held in Mtwara and Lindi regions
- Quality grading by certified inspectors
- Minimum price set by government
- Open bidding for registered buyers
- Export permits issued after purchase
Other Crop Markets
Various other crops are sold through cooperative societies and regional agricultural markets.
- Pigeon peas through central Tanzania markets
- Coffee through regional coffee boards
- Sesame and grains through cooperative unions
- Direct farmer-to-buyer arrangements available
- DEFAM facilitates access for international buyers
From Tanzania toYour Destination
We handle the entire export process, making it simple for international buyers to source Tanzanian agricultural products.
Inquiry & Quotation
Submit your product requirements. We provide detailed quotations including pricing, MOQ, and delivery terms.
Payment Terms
Choose your preferred payment method - LC, APG, T/T, or other arrangements based on order value.
Sourcing & Quality Control
We source products from our network and conduct thorough quality inspections at every stage.
Documentation
Prepare all export documents: Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, Bill of Lading, etc.
Logistics & Shipping
Products are transported to port and shipped via your preferred method (FOB or CIF terms).
Delivery & Support
Track your shipment in real-time. We provide post-delivery support and documentation.
Secure PaymentOptions
We support various payment instruments to ensure secure transactions for international trade.
Letter of Credit (LC)
A bank-issued guarantee ensuring payment upon meeting specified conditions. The most secure method for large international orders.
Benefits
- Payment guaranteed by issuing bank
- Protection for both buyer and seller
- Reduces transaction risk
- Facilitates large-value orders
Advance Payment Guarantee
Protects buyers who pay in advance by guaranteeing refund if the seller fails to fulfill obligations. Ideal for smaller orders.
Benefits
- Protects advance payments
- Lower bank fees than LC
- Faster processing time
- Suitable for regular customers
We also accept Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) for established customers.
Discuss Payment OptionsFOB vs CIFExplained
Choose the shipping terms that best suit your business needs.
FOB (Free On Board)
Price includes delivery to the port of origin. Buyer arranges and pays for shipping and insurance from port.
- Lower initial price
- Buyer controls shipping
- Buyer chooses insurance
- Best for experienced importers
CIF
PopularCost, Insurance & Freight
Price includes shipping and insurance to destination port. Seller handles all logistics until arrival.
- All-inclusive pricing
- Seller handles logistics
- Insurance included
- Best for new importers