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Peanuts (Groundnuts)

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Peanuts from central Tanzania and Uganda: raw redskin kernels by count, raw blanched kernels and in-shell nuts for roasters, peanut butter makers and oil crushers.

Origin
Dodoma, Singida & Tabora (Tanzania) · Northern Uganda
Minimum order
1 × 20ft FCL (approx. 18 MT)
Packaging
25 kg or 50 kg bags; 25 kg vacuum cartons for blanched kernels
HS Code
1202.42 (shelled) · 1202.41 (in shell)
20ft FCL load
approx. 18–19 MT
40ft FCL load
approx. 25–26 MT
Season
Harvest May – July; available from store year-round

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Your grade and quantity are added to the WhatsApp message and the inquiry form automatically. No payment is taken online.

Technical specifications

Available grades Raw Redskin Peanuts 40/50 · Raw Redskin Peanuts 50/60 · Raw Redskin Peanuts 60/70 · Raw Blanched Peanuts (whole) · Raw Blanched Peanuts (splits) · In-shell Peanuts
Origin Dodoma, Singida & Tabora (Tanzania) · Northern Uganda
Minimum order 1 × 20ft FCL (approx. 18 MT)
Packaging 25 kg or 50 kg bags; 25 kg vacuum cartons for blanched kernels
HS Code 1202.42 (shelled) · 1202.41 (in shell)
20ft FCL load approx. 18–19 MT
40ft FCL load approx. 25–26 MT
Season Harvest May – July; available from store year-round
Moisture 8% max
Admixture 1% max
Broken / split (redskin wholes) 5% max
Aflatoxin tested per lot, to destination limit
Sizing by count per ounce
Crop current crop, confirmed per offer

Specifications are typical values. The figures for your lot are confirmed in the offer and contract.

Product details

Peanuts, known in East Africa as groundnuts, are grown by smallholders across central Tanzania and northern Uganda. Ours are shelled, cleaned, sized and hand-picked before bagging.

Types

  • Raw redskin peanuts — kernels with the red skin on, sized by count per ounce: 40/50, 50/60, 60/70 and 70/80.
  • Raw blanched peanuts — skin removed, whole or split, for peanut butter, confectionery and snacks.
  • In-shell peanuts — for roasting in the shell.

Food safety

Aflatoxin is the key risk in peanuts. Lots are dried, sorted and tested, and supplied to the limit your market sets. Tell us your destination so that we test to the right standard.

Peanuts (Groundnuts) specifications

Typical values for our standard export lots of peanuts 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.

Moisture 8% max
Admixture 1% max
Broken / split (redskin wholes) 5% max
Aflatoxin tested per lot, to destination limit
Sizing by count per ounce
Crop current crop, confirmed per offer
Origin Dodoma, Singida & Tabora (Tanzania) · Northern Uganda
HS code 1202.42 (shelled) · 1202.41 (in shell)
Season Harvest May – July; available from store year-round

Packing, loading and minimum order

The minimum order for peanuts is 1 × 20ft FCL (approx. 18 MT). Standard packing: 25 kg or 50 kg bags; 25 kg vacuum cartons for blanched kernels. A 20ft container takes approx. 18–19 MT, and a 40ft container approx. 25–26 MT, 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

Every lot is cleaned, sorted and checked for moisture, foreign matter and defects before bagging, and samples are retained for each shipment. Where your market requires it, lots are tested for aflatoxins, pesticide residues and microbiology by an accredited laboratory. Independent inspection by SGS or another company you nominate can witness sampling and loading.

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
  • Certificate of analysis (quality and, where needed, aflatoxin)
  • Fumigation certificate where required
  • Bill of lading

Storage and shelf life

Dry goods are stored in clean, dry and well-ventilated warehouses on pallets, away from walls and other products. Properly dried and stored lots keep their quality for many months; the crop year and lot number are marked on every bag so stock can be rotated.

What affects the price

Our peanuts prices are quoted per order. Prices follow the crop and world markets, so we quote per shipment with a short validity. The price depends on the grade, quantity and number of shipments, the packing, the price basis (EXW, FOB or CIF), the destination port and the payment terms; contracts for several shipments in a 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 peanuts that are not answered here? Our trade desk replies with details and current prices.

Related products and buyer resources

Further reading

Background and trade standards: peanut (Wikipedia) and International Nut and Dried Fruit Council. Contract terms follow the ICC Incoterms® rules.

Buyer questions about Peanuts (Groundnuts)

Which grades of Peanuts (Groundnuts) do you supply?

We supply Peanuts (Groundnuts) in these grades: Raw Redskin Peanuts 40/50, Raw Redskin Peanuts 50/60, Raw Redskin Peanuts 60/70, Raw Blanched Peanuts (whole), Raw Blanched Peanuts (splits), In-shell Peanuts. Select the grade you need on this page and it is added to your WhatsApp message or inquiry.

What is the minimum order quantity for Peanuts (Groundnuts)?

The minimum order is 1 × 20ft FCL (approx. 18 MT). Larger and repeat orders are agreed directly with the trade desk.

How is Peanuts (Groundnuts) packed and how much fits in a container?

Packaging: 25 kg or 50 kg bags; 25 kg vacuum cartons for blanched kernels. A 20ft container loads approx. 18–19 MT. A 40ft container loads approx. 25–26 MT.

Where does your Peanuts (Groundnuts) come from?

Our Peanuts (Groundnuts) is sourced from Dodoma, Singida & Tabora (Tanzania) · Northern Uganda.

How do I get a price for Peanuts (Groundnuts)?

Prices follow the market and depend on grade, tonnage and delivery terms (EXW, FOB, CIF or local delivery). Message the trade desk on WhatsApp or send a trade inquiry for a current quote. No payment is taken on this website.

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