Uganda Cocoa Beans
Fermented, sun-dried cocoa beans bagged for export.
Ugandan cocoa is grown mainly by smallholder farmers in Bundibugyo and other western and central districts. Beans are fermented and sun-dried before being bulked, graded and bagged.
Request a quoteBean count, moisture, and cut-test results (fermentation, slaty, mouldy and insect-damaged beans) are agreed with the buyer and verified before shipment, with third-party inspection on request.
Botanical name: Theobroma cacao
Specifications, volumes and seasonal availability are confirmed in writing for each enquiry.
‘Uganda origin — prepared to your specification’
Specifications
- Varieties / forms
- Fermented & dried, Conventional
- Grades
- Bean count per 100g agreed · Moisture typically ≤ 7.5% · Cut-test limits per contract
- Origins
- Uganda
- Origin details
- Bundibugyo and other cocoa-growing districts of Uganda.
- Supply status
- Core range — confirmed per enquiry
Applications
- Chocolate makers and bean-to-bar producers
- Cocoa processors and grinders
- Commodity traders
Quality, packaging & logistics
Quality & grading
- Moisture commonly ≤ 7.5%
- Bean count per 100g agreed
- Cleaned and sorted to remove flat, broken and foreign material
- Bean count measured on samples
Packaging
- 62.5kg jute or sisal bags
- Bulk liners on request
Transport
- Sea freight in dry containers
- Moisture protection against condensation
- Sea freight in 20ft or 40ft dry containers
Typical buyer enquiries
- Container of graded fermented beans for a grinder
- Small specialty lots for bean-to-bar makers
- Regular bulk supply for a trading house
Uganda Cocoa Beans: common questions
Is uganda cocoa beans available now?
Uganda Cocoa Beans is part of our established range. Availability depends on season and partner capacity, so volumes and timing are confirmed in writing for each enquiry.
What information should I include in a quote request?
Variety or grade, quantity and unit, packaging, destination, preferred Incoterm and shipping window, plus any documents or tests you need.
Do you export raw (wet) cocoa?
Wet beans cannot be exported; they are fermented and dried in Uganda first. Enquiries for unfermented material are assessed case by case.
Is the cocoa certified?
Only where the producer group's certificate covers the lot. We confirm this before quoting.
