Tanzanian Black Pepper for ExportWhole Black Peppercorn (Pilipili Manga) Supplier
Whole black peppercorns grown on the Tanzanian mainland: picked as the berries start to colour, sun-dried until black and wrinkled, cleaned and graded for spice packers, importers and wholesalers.
Product overview
Black pepper is the dried berry of a climbing vine, and the most traded spice in the world. In Swahili it is pilipili manga. In Tanzania the vines grow in the warm, humid zones of the mainland, trained up shade trees on smallholder farms. ShambaFresh supplies whole black pepper to the spice trade, cleaned and graded to the specification you buy to.
We supply whole black peppercorns in bulk for spice packers, grinders, food manufacturers and importers. Buyers judge pepper on its bulk density, size, moisture, cleanliness and pungency, so we grade on those and agree the figures with you in writing. Ground pepper can be supplied on request.
Origin & farming
Pepper needs heat, steady rain and shade, and parts of mainland Tanzania give it all three. The vines climb shade trees on smallholder farms, often alongside other crops. We buy through our outgrower network, so every lot has a known area of origin rather than coming from mixed market lots.
Pepper is grown by smallholders with organic-minded practices: mulching, shade and little or no use of chemicals. It is not certified organic; if your market requires certification, tell us in your enquiry and we will be straight with you about what we can offer.
Quality, harvest & handling
Quality control
Every lot is checked before dispatch for bulk density, berry size, moisture, light and broken berries, stems and foreign matter, and mould. Pepper that falls short is cleaned again or set aside, so what you receive matches the order.
Harvesting
The spikes are picked by hand once the first berries on them begin to turn from green to yellow or red. Picked too early, pepper is light and weak; too late, the berries fall. The berries are stripped from the spikes and spread to dry without delay.
Sorting & grading
After sun-drying, peppercorns are winnowed and cleaned to remove light berries, pinheads, stems and dust, then graded by size and bulk density (grams per litre) to the class you buy.
Packaging
Whole black pepper is packed in clean, food-grade bags or lined sacks for bulk buyers, or in the pack size and labelling your market needs, kept dry to protect its oils and pungency.
Storage
Dried pepper keeps well when cool, dry and sealed. We store it off the floor in dry conditions until it ships, so it arrives clean and pungent.
Transport
Black pepper ships at ambient temperature: by sea in containers from Dar es Salaam or Tanga for bulk orders, and by air for samples and small orders.
Product specifications
- Category
- Herbs & Spices
- Swahili name
- Pilipili manga
- Scientific name
- Piper nigrum
- Origin
- Mainland Tanzania
- Form
- Whole black peppercorns; ground on request
- Grading
- By size and bulk density (g/l), moisture and cleanliness agreed in writing
- Farming
- Smallholder, organic-minded (not certified organic)
- Packaging
- Food-grade bags or lined sacks, or to spec
- Shipping
- Ambient, by sea (container) or air
- Minimum order
- Available on request
- Price
- Quoted on request
- Supplied to
- Spice packers & grinders, Importers & distributors, Food & beverage manufacturers, Wholesale markets, Hotels & restaurants
Pepper vines bear for many years and the main picking follows the rains, so supply builds through the season and varies with the weather. We will share current availability against your enquiry.
Supply is aggregated across our outgrower network. Tell us the volume, grade and shipping window you need and we will confirm what we can commit to.
Export & wholesale supply
We prepare black pepper for buyers abroad end to end: sourcing, cleaning, grading, packing and arranging the export documents your destination requires, including phytosanitary and origin certificates.
For spice packers, grinders, food manufacturers and wholesalers in Tanzania and abroad we supply whole black pepper in bulk to an agreed grade. Terms, minimum order and lead times are confirmed on enquiry.
Tanzanian black pepper ships to spice buyers in the Gulf, Asia, Europe and East Africa. See what we supply to each market.
- Spice packers & grinders
- Importers & distributors
- Food & beverage manufacturers
- Wholesale markets
- Hotels & restaurants
Request black pepper supply
Send your target volume, grade, packing and destination and we’ll reply with pricing, MOQ and lead times. Your product is already attached — this is a B2B enquiry, no online checkout. WhatsApp is the fastest route.
Direct: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions
What is black pepper called in Swahili?
Black pepper is pilipili manga in Swahili. Pilipili on its own usually means chilli.
Where is your black pepper grown?
On the Tanzanian mainland, in warm, humid areas where the vines climb shade trees on smallholder farms. We buy through our outgrower network, so each lot has a known area of origin.
What is the difference between black and white pepper?
Both come from the same vine. Black pepper is the whole berry, picked as it starts to colour and dried in the sun. White pepper is the seed alone, after the outer skin has been soaked off. We supply black pepper; ask us about white pepper.
How do you grade black pepper?
By bulk density in grams per litre, berry size, moisture and cleanliness. We agree the grade and the limits with you in writing before we pack.
Is your black pepper organic?
It is grown by smallholders with organic-minded practices and little or no use of chemicals, but it is not certified organic. If your market requires certification, tell us your destination and we will be straight with you about what we can offer.
How do I get a price for black pepper from Tanzania?
Pepper prices move with the world market, so we quote per order. Send us the grade, volume, pack and destination and we will come back with a quote and the terms.
What is the minimum order?
It depends on the grade, pack and destination. Tell us your target volume and shipping window and we will confirm what we can meet.
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Talk to us about black pepper
Message us on WhatsAppImporters, wholesale buyers, hotels and distributors — reach our export desk for grades, volumes and pricing.
- Phone / WhatsApp
- +255 756 511 232
- [email protected]
- Origin
- Tanzania — Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar