Who buys sugar in Dar es Salaam
Buyer sectors in Dar es Salaam relevant to sugar: Indian-Tanzanian (Kariakoo/Upanga) wholesalers.
- Trade hub: Kariakoo market (East Africa's major wholesale hub), Port of Dar es Salaam, Nyerere Rd / Chang'ombe & Mikocheni industrial areas, Benjamin Mkapa SEZ (Mabibo), Kurasini ICDs, Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) zones, Ilala market
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Sugar for Dar es Salaam buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| ICUMSA colour | ICUMSA 45 (refined); about 100-150 for S-30 / M-30 plantation white; 600-1,200 raw (typical) |
| Polarisation | ≥ 99.8° refined/white; 96-99° raw (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.04-0.1% white; ≤ 0.15% raw (typical) |
| Ash | ≤ 0.04% refined (typical) |
| Grain size | S-30 small / M-30 medium crystal (Indian grading) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Dar es Salaam?
Kariakoo market (East Africa's major wholesale hub), Port of Dar es Salaam, Nyerere Rd / Chang'ombe & Mikocheni industrial areas, Benjamin Mkapa SEZ (Mabibo), Kurasini ICDs, Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) zones, Ilala market.
Can you deliver sugar door-to-door in Dar es Salaam?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Tanzania handles customs clearance.
Can sugar be exported from India now?
Sugar exports are tightly controlled. DGFT prohibited sugar exports from 13 May to 30 September 2026 (Notification 16/2026-27); the 2026-27 season policy must be confirmed with DGFT before any contract.
Do you sell ICUMSA 45?
Only when export is permitted and a refinery allocation is available; India's main export grades are S-30/M-30 plantation white and raw sugar.
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