Bell Peppers

Our bell peppers are firm, glossy, blocky sweet peppers harvested at the right colour stage, sorted by size and colour, and pre-cooled for transport.

Colours

• Red — fully ripened, sweetest.
• Yellow — fully coloured, mild and sweet.
• Green — harvested mature-green, the longest shelf life.

Handling

Packed in ventilated crates or cartons and held at 7–10 °C. Mixed-colour loads can be arranged. Supply is year-round with volume peaks that vary by season, so confirm weekly availability with the trade desk.

Bell Peppers specifications

Typical values for our standard export lots of bell peppers are listed below. Every lot is sampled and tested before loading, and the certificate for your shipment shows the actual results. If your market or process needs a tighter limit, tell us when you ask for a quote.

Packing, loading and minimum order

The minimum order for bell peppers is 500 kg per colour. Standard packing: 5 kg ventilated cartons or 10 kg ventilated plastic crates. A 20ft container takes approx. 6–7 MT (20ft reefer), and a 40ft container approx. 12–14 MT (40ft reefer), depending on packing and the weight limits of the shipping line. Cargo is loaded at our base in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania or at the nearest port to origin, with photos of the loading and container seal sent to you the same day. Private labels, buyer-supplied packing and mixed loads with other products from our catalog can be arranged on larger or repeat orders.

Quality checks and inspection

Produce is harvested to order, graded by size and colour, and cooled straight after packing to protect shelf life. We check each pallet for size, firmness, defects and temperature before the reefer is sealed, and we set the container temperature and ventilation for the product. A pre-shipment inspection by a company you nominate can be arranged on request.

Export documents supplied

Each shipment travels with the documents your customs broker needs to clear the goods:

• Commercial invoice and packing list
• Phytosanitary certificate
• Certificate of origin
• GlobalGAP or farm certificate where available
• Temperature record for the reefer
• Bill of lading or air waybill

Storage and shelf life

Fresh produce is kept in the cold chain from the pack house to the port, and the reefer is pre-cooled before loading. Correct temperature and ventilation settings, and a short time between harvest and loading, give your customers the longest shelf life.

What affects the price

Our bell peppers prices are quoted per order. Fresh produce prices change with the season and the weather, so we quote per shipment. The price depends on the variety and size, the quantity, the packing, sea or air freight, the destination and the payment terms; weekly programmes for a full season get the best rates.

How to order

1. Send an inquiry with the grade, quantity, destination and preferred price basis, using the form or WhatsApp button on this page.
2. Receive an offer with availability, price, shipment date and payment terms, and request samples if you need them.
3. Sign the contract, agree the inspection and arrange payment, usually a letter of credit or a deposit with the balance against documents.
4. Track the shipment with loading photos, the container number and copies of all documents before the original papers are sent.

Questions about bell peppers that are not answered here? Our trade desk replies with details and current prices.

Related products and buyer resources

• Browse all Fresh Vegetables in our catalog.
• Buyers of this product also ask about Irish Potatoes, Tomatoes and Onions.
• Read our buyer guide for bell peppers.
• Shipping to Israel? See our export guide for Israel.
• Price terms are explained in EXW, FOB or CIF; payment and inspection in our trade terms.

Further reading

Background and trade standards: bell pepper (Wikipedia) and Codex Alimentarius food standards. Contract terms follow the ICC Incoterms® rules.