Spices, oilseeds, beverage crops, nuts, pulses, coconut derivatives, and specialty botanicals.
Origin-Direct East African Agro-Commodities Exported Worldwide
Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Agro Metal aggregates, cleans, optical-sorts, and exports containerized bulk agricultural commodities across East Africa to international food processors, spice grinders, oil millers, and commodity traders in over 35 countries.
East Africa's Trusted Commodity Aggregation & Export Platform
Direct farmgate sourcing, mechanical cleaning, optical sortexing, and strict phytosanitary compliance for global food and industrial markets.
State-of-the-art gravity separation, optical color sorting, and destoning processing plants.
Direct intermodal rail and road freight connectivity for rapid container stuffing and vessel departure.
Supplying industrial processors across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas under Incoterms 2020.
Seven Core East African Agricultural Commodity Divisions
From handpicked Zanzibar cloves and natural sesame seeds to specialty Arabica coffee beans and raw cashew nuts.
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Spices & Herbs
Zanzibar cloves, green/black cardamom, Bourbon/Uganda vanilla beans, cinnamon bark & quills, black/white pepper, dry split ginger, turmeric, and African bird's eye chili.
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Beverage & Plantation Crops
Specialty green Arabica & Robusta coffee beans, Kenyan CTC & orthodox black tea, purple tea, fermented raw cocoa beans, cocoa powder, and pure cocoa butter.
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Oilseeds & Grains
Natural white & mixed sesame seeds (Sortex 99.9% purity), hulled sesame, premium chia seeds, brown flax seeds (linseed), sunflower seeds, and non-GMO soya beans.
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Edible Nuts & Kernels
Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN in Shell - Outturn 48+ lbs), processed Cashew Nut Kernels (W180, W240, W320, Splits), and premium raw/roasted Kenya Macadamia nuts.
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Pulses & Legumes
Green mung beans, dry pigeon peas (toor whole), Desi & Kabuli chickpeas, red kidney beans, speckled beans, and black-eyed cowpeas sourced from trusted regional growers.
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Coconut & Biomass Derivatives
Semi-husked fresh coconuts, desiccated coconut (fine/medium), coconut shell charcoal briquettes (shisha/BBQ), coco peat blocks/bales, and raw coir fiber.
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Specialty Botanicals & Superfoods
Dried hibiscus flowers (Roselle/Karkadeh), Gum Arabic (Hashab & Talha), Moringa oleifera leaf powder & seeds, Baobab fruit pulp powder, raw forest honey, and Frankincense resins.
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Search our complete 56-commodity export catalog or filter by division. Click any commodity below to view container payloads, export grades, and technical specifications.
Commodity Sourcing & Inventory Filter
Zanzibar Handpicked Cloves
Green & Black Cardamom
Bourbon Vanilla Beans
Cinnamon Bark & Quills
Black & White Pepper
Dry Split Ginger
Turmeric Fingers & Powder
African Bird's Eye Chili
Whole Nutmeg & Mace
Whole Coriander Seeds
Whole Fenugreek Seeds
Whole Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
Green Arabica & Robusta Coffee
Roasted & Ground Coffee
Kenyan Black Tea (CTC & Orthodox)
Specialty Purple & Green Tea
Raw Fermented Cocoa Beans
Cocoa Powder & Cocoa Butter
Sun-Dried Cascara Coffee Husk Tea
Kenyan Silver Needle White Tea
Natural White Sesame Seeds
Mechanically Hulled Sesame Seeds
Organic Chia Seeds
Brown & Golden Flax Seeds
Sunflower Seeds & Crude Oil
100% Non-GMO Soya Beans
High-Oil Castor Seeds
Raw Groundnuts & Peanuts
Raw Cashew Nuts in Shell (RCN)
Processed Cashew Nut Kernels
Kenyan Macadamia Nuts
East African Bambara Groundnuts
Green Mung Beans (Moong Whole)
Dry Pigeon Peas (Toor Whole)
Desi & Kabuli Chickpeas
Dark & Light Red Kidney Beans
Speckled Sugar & Black Beans
Black-Eyed Peas (Cowpeas)
Black Matpe Beans (Urad Whole)
White Haricot Beans (Navy Beans)
Semi-Husked Fresh Coconuts
High-Fat Desiccated Coconut
Coconut Charcoal Briquettes
Coco Peat (5kg Blocks & Bales)
Natural Raw Coir Fiber
Cold-Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)
Organic Defatted Coconut Flour
Coconut Shell Activated Carbon (GAC)
Dried Hibiscus Flowers (Roselle)
Gum Arabic (Hashab & Talha)
Organic Moringa Leaf & Seeds
Raw Baobab Fruit Pulp & Powder
100% Pure Raw Forest Honey
Frankincense & Myrrh Resins
Wild Shea Nuts & Raw Shea Butter
Highland Dried Rosemary Leaves
East African Crop Harvest & Export Calendar
Plan your container procurement cycles around peak crop harvest seasons across Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Uganda.
| Commodity / Crop | Primary Origin | Export Harvest Window | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar Cloves Spices & Herbs | Zanzibar / Tanzania |
Peak: September – January
Secondary: February – March
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Peak Season Handpicked selected (HPS) and FAQ grades available in 50kg kraft paper bags. |
| Natural White Sesame Seeds Oilseeds | Tanzania / Uganda / Kenya |
Peak: June – October
Secondary: November – January
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Peak Season Sortex 99.9% purity, min 48% oil content, machine cleaned. |
| Arabica Green Coffee Beverage | Kenya Highlands / Uganda Mt. Elgon |
Peak: October – February
Secondary: May – July
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High Availability Grades AA, AB, PB in 60kg GrainPro lined jute bags. |
| Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN) Edible Nuts | Tanzania (Mtwara) / Kenya Coast |
Peak: October – February
Secondary: March
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Peak Season Outturn 48–52 lbs, nut count 180–200/kg in 80kg jute bags. |
| Green Mung Beans Pulses | Kenya / Tanzania |
Peak: July – October
Secondary: January – February
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High Availability Machine cleaned, 98% purity, max 12% moisture in 50kg PP bags. |
| Dried Hibiscus Flowers Botanicals | Uganda / Sudan / Kenya |
Peak: November – March
Secondary: April – June
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Year-Round Whole deep red calyces, anthocyanin rich, packed in 25kg PP bags. |
Lock In Your Crop Harvest Allocations & FCL Container Shipments
Whether you require seasonal Forward Contracts, Spot FCL Shipments, or customized private-label packaging, our Nairobi trade desk provides direct FOB, CIF, or CFR execution.
What International Importers Say About Agro Metal
Direct feedback from European spice processors, Asian oilseed crushers, and Middle Eastern pulse distributors.
Flawless International Trade Execution & Integrity
Agro Metal stands out in the East African commodity export sector for transparent contract execution, prompt Bill of Lading releases, and immaculate container stuffing standards.
Transforming East African Direct-Origin Supply Chains
Agro Metal bridges East African smallholders with international industrial buyers seamlessly. Their quality assurance labs and containerized logistics set a new standard.
Exceptional Zanzibar Cloves & Vanillin Purity
Agro Metal delivered our 3 x 20ft FCL consignment of Zanzibar Handpicked Cloves into Port of Gothenburg with 18.2% volatile oil and moisture under 10.5%. SGS inspection certificates matched our laboratory specs perfectly.
High-Yield Castor Seeds & Flax Seeds
Castor seeds tested at 49.5% oil content with high ricinoleic acid. Agro Metal's direct farmgate aggregation ensures fresh current-season harvest quality.
Super-Fine Organic Moringa Powder
The shadow-dried moringa leaf powder was vivid green and 100-mesh fine. Outstanding microbiological purity and heavy metal test results from Eurofins.
High-Density Coconut Shell Charcoal Briquettes
Agro Metal's coconut shell briquettes have 7,500+ kcal/kg calorific value, clean white ash under 2.5%, and burn steadily for over 3 hours without odor or smoke. Exceptional quality.
Pristine Cashew Kernels & Jumbo Macadamia
The W240 cashew kernels and Style 1 raw macadamia nuts arrived in airtight nitrogen-flushed packaging with zero broken kernels. Agro Metal is our premier East African origin partner.
Clean Green Mung Beans and Desi Chickpeas
Received 5 x 20ft FCLs of machine-cleaned mung beans and chickpeas. Zero weevil damage, uniform grain size, and sturdy 50kg PP export bags. Will definitely reorder for Ramadan.
Massive Volume Reliability in Non-GMO Soya & Pulses
Contracted 500 MT of East African Non-GMO yellow soya beans and green mung beans. Agro Metal handled phytosanitary compliance and container loading with absolute professionalism.
Pure Cocoa Butter & Desiccated Coconut Excellence
Prime-pressed cocoa butter with clean FFA (<1.5%) and snow-white high-fat desiccated coconut shreds. Hygienic packaging in 25kg kraft poly-lined bags made customs clearance effortless.
Outstanding Kenyan Grade AA Arabica Lots
Cupping scores on Agro Metal's Mount Kenya SL28 washed Arabica were consistently 87.5+. Screen sizing was remarkably uniform (98% screen 17/18). Our specialty roasting clients across Germany are thrilled.
Consistent Flavor Profile on Kenyan CTC BP1 Tea
Agro Metal provides direct tea auction and private-estate contracting. Their CTC teas offer strong briskness, coppery color, and exceptional aroma for our global export blends.
Grade 1 Hashab Gum Arabic & Baobab Powder
Pure, handpicked translucent Acacia Senegal gum tears and organic baobab superfruit pulp powder. Water solubility and Vitamin C assays matched our pharmaceutical monograph criteria.
Digital Tracking & Seamless Export Documentation
Agro Metal's prompt provision of digital draft Bills of Lading, Phytosanitary, and Weight Certificates simplified our bonded warehouse clearance by 3 full days.
Sortex 99.9% White Sesame Seeds Reliability
We contracted 200 MT of Natural White Sesame Seeds through Agro Metal via Mombasa. The optical sortex purity and low FFA (<1.2%) exceeded our tahini factory requirements. Fast dispatch within 14 days of LC confirmation.
Transparent Origination & Efficient Port Logistics
From Dar es Salaam to Rotterdam, our containerized pulse shipments arrived strictly within ETA. Clear weight bridge certificates and prompt export clearance throughout.
High-Curcumin Turmeric & Pungent Bird's Eye Chili
Imported 4 x 40ft containers of African Bird's Eye Chili and Turmeric fingers. SHU levels on the piri piri exceeded 125,000 heat units and curcumin was above 5.5%. Spotless phytosanitary documentation.
Deep Crimson Hibiscus (Roselle) & Kenya CTC Tea
Our herbal tea production line requires high-anthocyanin dark red hibiscus calyces. Agro Metal supplied whole sun-dried Roselle with zero foreign matter and deep vibrant color.
Superior Fermented Ugandan Cocoa Beans
Fermentation grade on Agro Metal's cocoa beans tested over 85% fully fermented with zero slaty or mouldy defects. Exceptional flavor profile for our single-origin dark chocolate couverture lines.
Flawless Incoterms Compliance & Contract Integrity
Represented institutional buyers on multi-million dollar commodity contracts with Agro Metal. Strict adherence to LC terms, SGS pre-shipment inspections, and prompt dispatch.
Top-Grade Pigeon Peas & Red Kidney Beans
Polished, clean, high-moisture retention canning-grade pulses. Zero stones or broken grains. Agro Metal is a benchmark East African agricultural exporter.
Hulled Sesame & Vanilla Beans of Unmatched Quality
Importing Bourbon Vanilla Beans and 99.99% auto-sortex hulled sesame seeds from Agro Metal has streamlined our supply chain. Perfect moisture control and zero pesticide residues.
Frequently Asked Questions About Agro Metal
Key information on export contracts, minimum order quantities (MOQ), quality inspections, and container shipping.
What is Agro Metal's Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)?
Our standard minimum order quantity is 1 x 20ft Full Container Load (FCL). For dry spices like cloves and vanilla, a 20ft FCL holds approximately 10 to 14 Metric Tons. For oilseeds and grains like sesame seeds and mung beans, a 20ft FCL accommodates 19 to 20 Metric Tons. Trial sample consignments can be arranged upon commercial review.
Which ports of loading does Agro Metal use for container export?
We primarily export through the Port of Mombasa (Kenya) and the Port of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), as well as direct shipments from Zanzibar Port for specialty spice consignments. Inland rail and road corridors ensure rapid movement from our aggregation warehouses to the container terminal.
What export documentation and quality certifications are provided with every consignment?
Every container shipment is accompanied by a full export documentation set: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Original Clean on Board Ocean Bill of Lading (B/L), Phytosanitary Certificate (KEPHIS/Tanzania Agriculture), Certificate of Origin (Chamber of Commerce), Fumigation Certificate, and Independent Certificate of Quality & Weight (issued by SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek).
What payment and trade financing terms does Agro Metal accept?
We operate primarily on 100% Irrevocable Confirmed Letter of Credit (L/C) at Sight issued by a top-tier international bank, or 30% T/T Advance Deposit with the 70% balance payable against presentation of scanned shipping documents and original Bill of Lading (B/L).
How does Agro Metal guarantee commodity purity and prevent pest infestation during transit?
All agricultural commodities undergo mechanical destoning, gravity separation, and optical Sortex cleaning prior to bagging. Shipments are packed in food-grade multi-wall kraft paper bags, moisture-barrier polylined bags, or GrainPro hermetic liners. Containers undergo professional phosphine fumigation and are lined with moisture-absorbing silica gel desiccants prior to sea transit.
Can Agro Metal supply certified Organic, Non-GMO, or Halal certified commodities?
Yes. We supply certified 100% Organic commodities (such as vanilla beans, sesame seeds, and hibiscus) upon request, as well as non-GMO verification for all soya bean and pulse shipments. Halal certification is standard across our agro-export portfolio.
Contract Containerized Agro-Commodities with Agro Metal
Direct origin aggregation, optical sorting, rigorous phytosanitary certification, and reliable Full Container Load (FCL) dispatch via Mombasa and Dar es Salaam.