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Tanzanian Sisal Fibre — Export Supply

Tanzania is one of the world's largest sisal producers. The fibre, extracted from the leaves of Agave sisalana, is strong, durable and biodegradable, used for ropes, twine, mats, carpets, paper pulp, composites and plaster reinforcement.

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Overview

Main markets: China, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Nigeria, Spain, India.

Types, grades & specifications

Typical specifications; exact parameters are confirmed per lot on the quotation, inspection report and certificate of analysis.

Type 1 of 2 · 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Sisal Fibre — UG / 3L / 3S / SSUG grades

Brushed and unbrushed sisal fibre graded by colour, length and cleanliness.

Sample: $2.60/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Grades	3L (long), 3S (short), UG (under grade), SSUG, Tow
Length	3L ≥ 90 cm; 3S 60–90 cm
Colour	creamy white to yellowish
Moisture	≤ 12%
Packing	pressed bales 200–250 kg

Type 2 of 2 · 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Sisal Twine & Yarn

Baler twine, ropes and yarn spun in Tanzanian mills.

Sample: $3.20/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Runnage	per customer spec
Packing	spools / coils

Producing regions in Tanzania

Region	Notes
Tanga	Historic sisal estates and Tanga port.
Morogoro & Kilimanjaro	Estates and smallholder sisal.

Season

Year-round decortication.

Packaging

Pressed bales ≈ 200–250 kg

Export routes

Sea: Dar es Salaam (TZDAR), Tanga (TZTGT), Mtwara (TZMYW — cashew), Zanzibar (TZZNZ)
Northern Tanzania → Namanga / Holili–Taveta → Nairobi / Mombasa: 1–2 days by road
Air: Julius Nyerere Intl, Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Mwanza (MWZ) — or via Nairobi JKIA

Documents

Commercial invoice & packing list
Certificate of Origin (EAC / SADC / general)
Phytosanitary certificate (TPHPA)
Crop board export permit (cashew, coffee, tea, sisal)
Quality / weight inspection certificate
Mining Commission export permit & valuation (gemstones, gold)
Fish export health certificate (fisheries products)

HS codes: 5305.00 (sisal fibre) · 5607.21 (sisal twine)

Tanzania requires gemstones such as tanzanite to be value-added locally — rough tanzanite exports are restricted, so we supply cut stones from licensed dealers. Raw cashew and some oilseeds are sold through regulated auction systems with export levies; we advise on current rules at quotation.

Buyer guides

Guides for importers

Sourcing Countries

Import from Tanzania: Cashew Nuts, Sesame, Pulses, Zanzibar Cloves & Tanzanite Suppliers

Tanzania's main export commodities, how its auction systems work and how to ship from Dar es Salaam, Mtwara, Tanga or via Mombasa.

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