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About Tanzania’s Beans

Tanzania is one of East & Southern Africa’s most reliable origins for high-quality, naturally dried edible beans. Known for uniform grain size, clean sorting, low moisture, good cooking qualities, natural sun drying, and consistent supply volumes. CropLink works directly with farmers, AMCOS, and commercial growers to supply export-ready beans compliant with food safety and market requirements.

Superior Beans

Why Tanzania’s Beans Are Superior

  • Naturally Sun-Dried
  • Low Chemical Exposure
  • Clean, Well-Sorted Grains
  • Strong Seasonal Volumes
  • Competitive Prices
  • Excellent Cooking Quality
Bean Growing Regions

Growing Regions

  • Mbeya — high-quality kidney & yellow beans
  • Songwe — consistent volumes, low moisture
  • Ruvuma — premium red kidney and yellow
  • Manyara — black beans & mixed varieties
  • Kigoma / Kagera — strong on soybeans
  • Dodoma / Singida — drought-resilient varieties
Bean Harvest

Harvest & Availability

Main Season: May – September | Peak Season: June – August

Month Availability
MayEarly
JuneHigh
JulyVery High
AugustPeak
SeptemberHigh
OctoberModerate
November–AprilOff Season
Bean Quality

Quality Specifications

  • Moisture: ≤ 13%
  • Purity: ≥ 98%
  • Foreign Matter: ≤ 2%
  • Broken Grains: ≤ 3%
  • Weevils/Mold: 0%
  • Color Uniformity: ≥ 95%
Red Kidney Beans

Red Kidney Beans (RKB)

  • Overview: Deep red color, strong grain structure, excellent cooking quality.
  • Specifications: Moisture ≤ 13%, Purity 98–99%, FM ≤ 1–2%, Size 180–220 grains/100g
  • Uses: Consumer retail, canned food processors, bulk distribution
Yellow Beans

Yellow Beans

  • Overview: Golden-yellow color, soft cooking texture, strong demand in East Africa & Middle East.
  • Specifications: Purity ≥ 98%, Moisture ≤ 13%, Uniformity ≥ 95%, Damage ≤ 3%
  • Key Markets: India, UAE, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Mauritius, Seychelles
Black Beans

Black Beans

  • Overview: Highly nutritious, rich in protein, clean & bold-colored.
  • Specifications: Moisture ≤ 13%, Color Deep Black, FM <1%, Broken <3%
  • Key Markets: South Africa, Asia, Middle East, Food manufacturers
Soya Beans

Soya Beans

  • Overview: Good protein content, natural drying, low foreign matter.
  • Specifications: Moisture ≤ 13%, Protein 36–40%, Impurities ≤ 2%, Oil Content 17–20%
  • Key Markets: India, China, Zambia, Kenya, UAE
  • Uses: Oil pressing, animal feed, tofu & soy milk, food industry
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