Cocoa beans
Export-graded cocoa beans, packed in 65.9kg food-grade jute bags. Shipping terms: FOB Mombasa.
Wholesale cocoa
Kalahari Cocoa
Same trust. New bean. Export-graded cocoa from Uganda's established growing districts, for importers, processors and brands.
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What we supply
Cocoa powder
Ground cocoa powder, natural variety, in 200g retail-ready packs under your brand or ours. Minimum order: 15 MT (one 20ft container). Delivery terms: CNF Hamburg.
Specification
| Moisture content | 7.5% |
|---|---|
| Bean count | 100 beans per 100g |
| Defects (mould, slaty, violet) | 3.0% or less |
| Impurities | 1.0% or less |
| Packaging (beans) | 65.9kg food-grade jute bags |
| Retail pack (powder) | 200g |
| Shipping terms | FOB Mombasa (beans); CNF Hamburg (powder) |
| Certification | Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) |
| Lead time | 4 to 5 weeks from confirmed order to shipment |
| Capacity | A full 40ft container per month |
Harvest calendar
Peak supply: September to March/April
Lower supply: April to August
Two harvest windows a year give a longer supply season than origins with one short harvest. Ask us for current availability.
Where it grows
Seven districts, one standard.
Our cocoa is sourced from farming cooperatives across seven growing districts in Uganda:
Bundibugyo, Hoima, Kibaale, Mayuge, Mpigi, Luwero, Mukono.
We source through our Ugandan export partner. District-level origin details are available to buyers on request.
Why buy through Kalahari
Clear origin
Know which districts your cocoa comes from. Details on request.
Verified quality
Specifications are checked before shipment.
One standard
The same 100% African origin promise as Kalahari Coffee.
Flexible supply
Order sizes that grow as our network expands.
How it works
- Tell us what you need: product, volume and delivery port.
- We send a quote and samples.
- We agree terms and confirm the order.
- We arrange export documents and shipping.
Documents and compliance
Each shipment comes with export and phytosanitary documentation, and UNBS certification, for your review before shipment.
For European buyers: cocoa is covered by the EU Deforestation Regulation from 30 December 2026 for large and medium operators, and from 30 June 2027 for small and micro operators. Tell us early what traceability and documentation you need, and we will confirm what we can supply.
FAQ
Common questions
Ask about origins
Where the coffee comes from, how it is sourced, what it takes to order. Answers come straight from our own pages.
Cocoa inquiry
Request a quote
Tell us the product, volume and delivery port you need. We will reply within 2 business days with next steps.