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About Cloves

Tanzania, especially Zanzibar, Pemba, and Tanga coastal belts, is globally recognized as a leading producer of premium-grade cloves. Cloves are famous for high essential oil content, strong aroma, intense flavor, deep brown oily appearance, and naturally sun-dried hand-picked quality.

Cloves are widely used in spice blends, essential oil extraction, food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, tea blends, and aromatherapy. CropLink ensures buyers access clean, oil-rich cloves under strict quality standards.

Clove Advantages

Why Tanzania's Cloves Are Superior

  • Exceptionally High Oil Content (15–20% Eugenol)
  • Complex, Warm, Long-Lasting Aroma
  • Clean Sun Drying Produces Long-Lasting Flavor
  • Strong Natural Color (Deep Brown / Reddish)
  • Minimal Chemical Use (Mostly Organic)
  • Consistent Quality From Ideal Tropical Climate
Clove Growing Regions

Major Growing Regions & Maps

  • Zanzibar (Unguja) – premium grade, highest volumes
  • Pemba Island – highly aromatic cloves
  • Tanga Coastline – moderate volume, excellent quality
  • Kilimanjaro – limited but clean quality
  • Morogoro – expanding clove farming & strong inland production
Clove Harvest Season

Harvest Season & Availability

Main Harvest Season (Zanzibar & Pemba): September – January

Peak Buying Window: October – December

Month Availability
SeptemberEarly Harvest
OctoberHigh
NovemberVery High
DecemberPeak Quality
JanuaryModerate
February–AugustOff Season
Clove Quality Specifications

Quality Specifications & Grading

  • Handpicked Quality
  • Foreign Matter ≤ 1%
  • Stems ≤ 5%
  • Moisture ≤ 12%
  • Whole Flower Cloves ≥ 95%
  • Eugenol 15–20%

Grades Available: Whole Cloves A, Whole Cloves B, Clove Stems (for oil extraction)

Clove Global Demand

Global Demand & Market Trends

  • India
  • Pakistan
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Europe (Netherlands, Germany, France)
CropLink Clove Support

CropLink Buyer Support

  • Verified harvesting cooperatives
  • Proper sun drying & hygiene checks
  • Aroma & oil content verification
  • Bagging & warehouse supervision
  • Loading inspection (photos/videos)
  • Complete export documentation
Clove Packaging & Shipping

Packaging & Shipment Options

  • 50 kg PP bags (standard)
  • 25 kg bags (premium)
  • Bulk bags for oil manufacturers
  • 20 ft: 16–18 MT | 40 ft: 24–25 MT
  • Single or multi-container orders

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