Tanzania
Coffee production in Tanzania is a significant aspect of its economy as it is Tanzania's largest export crop. Tanzanian coffee production averages between 30-40,000 metric tons annually of which approximately 70% is Arabica and 30% is Robusta.
Main production areas: | Arusha, Kigoma, Kilimanjaro, Mbeya, Ruvuma, Tarime |
Processing methods: | Washed |
Varieties: | Arusha, Bourbon, Blue Mountain, Kents |
Port of shipment: | Dar Es Salaam |
Harvest: | South Tanzania: May – September North Tanzania: July – November |
Altitude range: | Arabica: 950 – 1900 m Robusta: 900 – 1500 m |
Export bag size: | 60 kg |
Total yearly production: | 790 000 bags |
Total number of coffee farmers: | 400 000 |
Cup Profile: | - |