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Ugandan Bourbon Vanilla — Export Supply

Uganda is one of the world's leading vanilla origins after Madagascar. Its two growing seasons allow two harvests a year.

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Overview

Uganda is one of the world's leading vanilla origins after Madagascar. Its two growing seasons allow two harvests a year. Vanilla planifolia (Bourbon) is grown by smallholders in central Uganda and around the Rwenzoris, hand-pollinated, harvested ripe, then blanched, sweated and slow-cured for months to develop rich, creamy aroma with high vanillin content.

Main markets: USA, Europe (France, Germany), Indonesia, India, food & fragrance manufacturers.

Types, grades & specifications

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

Type 1 of 3 · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Gourmet Vanilla — Grade A (black, supple)

Plump, oily, dark beans with high moisture, for chefs, retail and premium food uses.

Sample: $61.00/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Species	Vanilla planifolia (Bourbon)
Length	14–20+ cm
Moisture	30–38%
Vanillin	≥ 1.6–2.0%
Colour	black-brown, supple, oily
Packing	vacuum bundles

Type 2 of 3 · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Extraction Vanilla — Grade B (red/brown)

Drier beans for extract and flavouring manufacturers, valued on vanillin content.

Sample: $41.00/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Length	10–16 cm
Moisture	15–25%
Vanillin	≥ 1.8–2.2%
Colour	reddish-brown
Splits accepted

Type 3 of 3 · 🇺🇬 Uganda

Vanilla Powder / Cuts

Ground or cut vanilla for food manufacturers.

Sample: $46.00/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample

Specifications

Moisture	≤ 12% (powder)
Mesh	per spec

Producing regions in Uganda

Region	Notes
Mukono, Kayunga, Luweero & Buikwe	Main central vanilla belt.
Bundibugyo (Rwenzori)	Organic vanilla from the western foothills.
Jinja & Kamuli	Eastern production.

Season

Two harvests: approx. June–August and December–February.

Packaging

Vacuum-packed bundles in cartons (1–10 kg)
Food-grade lined boxes

Export routes

Kampala → Malaba / Busia → Nairobi → Mombasa: 3–5 days by road; or truck to Naivasha ICD and SGR to Mombasa
Kampala → Mwanza (Lake Victoria) or road via Mutukula → Dar es Salaam (Central Corridor)
Air: Entebbe Intl (EBB) — fish, flowers, fruits, vegetables; or via Nairobi JKIA

Documents

Certificate of Origin (EAC / COMESA / general)
Phytosanitary certificate (MAAIF)
Coffee export registration & quality certificate
UNBS certificate (processed foods)
Fish health certificate (fisheries)
Transit documents (regional bond, RECTS) through Kenya

HS codes: 0905.10 (vanilla, neither crushed nor ground)

Uganda-origin goods transit Kenya under bond and keep Ugandan origin. Coffee for the EU must meet EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) traceability requirements; we work with exporters who map farm plots.

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