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Makambako, Tanzania Southern Highlands

Where Africa's Finest Avocados Meet the World

From the fertile volcanic soils of Tanzania's Southern Highlands, we harvest, pack, and export premium Hass and Fuerte avocados to buyers across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

1,800m
Growing Altitude
12+
Export Markets
4kg
Export Cartons
Tanzania Origin ✓
Phytosanitary Cert.
Hass Variety
4kg Cartons
Hass Avocado — Persea americana
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Premium Hass Avocados Makambako Highlands, Tanzania CFR · CIF · FOB Terms Europe · India · Middle East · Asia 4kg Export Cartons Freshness Guaranteed Smallholder-Sourced Excellence Premium Hass Avocados Makambako Highlands, Tanzania CFR · CIF · FOB Terms Europe · India · Middle East · Asia 4kg Export Cartons Freshness Guaranteed Smallholder-Sourced Excellence
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MAKAMBAKO 1,800m asl
1,800 m
Elevation above sea level — Njombe Highlands

Rooted in Tanzania's Green Gold Belt

Fruitpro Company Limited operates from the heart of Tanzania's Southern Highlands — where volcanic soils, consistent rainfall, and cool temperatures converge to produce avocados of exceptional oil content, flavour, and shelf life. Based in Makambako, we source directly from committed smallholder farmers and managed farms, maintaining rigorous quality control from tree to reefer.

"The altitude makes the difference. Our avocados ripen slowly, developing the rich, buttery flesh that discerning buyers in Europe and Asia demand."
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Vertically Integrated Supply
From farm sourcing through packing and phytosanitary clearance — we control every link in the chain to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.
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Export-Grade Packing
Modern grading lines, 4kg export cartons on dry pallets — sized, sorted, and packed to meet EU, Indian, and Asian market specifications.
Reliable Season Volumes
Consistent container volumes through the main and off-season windows, with transparent shipment planning and proforma invoicing from day one.

Avocados Built for Global Markets

We export Hass and Fuerte avocados on CFR, CIF, and FOB terms. All shipments carry phytosanitary certification, full traceability documentation, and flexible box design options for private label buyers.

Flagship
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Persea americana — Guatemalan Race
Hass Avocado
Rich, nutty flavour, pebbly skin that turns dark at ripeness — ideal for EU supermarket chains, Indian importers, and Middle East retail. The world's most traded variety.
Pack Size4 kg export carton
Calibres14 · 16 · 18 · 20 · 22 · 24 · 26
Dry Matter21–23%
Shelf Life5–7 weeks from harvest
Container Load2,400 cartons / 40' CA reefer
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Persea americana — Mexican-Guatemalan
Fuerte Avocado
Classic pear-shaped with smooth green skin. Rich, creamy flesh with a milder flavour profile — popular in Eastern European and CIS markets where Hass is less established.
Pack Size4 kg export carton
Calibres12 · 14 · 16 · 18 · 20
Dry Matter19–22%
Shelf Life3–5 weeks from harvest
Main SeasonMarch – July
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Private Label & Custom Packaging
White Label Export
We design and produce custom box artwork for import partners who want to go to market under their own brand. Full colour printing, custom calibre selection, dedicated container allocation.
MOQ1 × 40' reefer container
Box DesignIncluded (setup fee applies)
IncotermsFOB · CFR · CIF
Payment80% advance · 20% on docs
PhytosanitaryIncluded

Price Estimator

Get an indicative cost estimate for your order. Prices are guide figures — your confirmed proforma invoice will reflect current season rates, calibre, and destination.

Estimated Order Value
USD 41,760
Unit Price / CartonUSD 7.25
Cartons per Container2,400
Total Cartons2,400
Total Weight (KGs)9,600 KG
IncotermCFR Nhava Sheva
Advance Payment (80%)USD 33,408
Balance on Docs (20%)USD 8,352

Indicative pricing only. Confirm with our sales team for current season rates and availability. Prices exclude printing plate charges for private label.

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Availability Calendar

Plan your sourcing across the full year. Our Makambako operation runs a main season and off-season supply window, giving buyers reliable access to Tanzanian Hass for the majority of the year.

🌟 Peak Season: March – August
Full container availability. Best pricing. Optimal dry matter (21–23%). Main shipment window for EU, India, and Middle East buyers.
📦 Off-Season Supply: September – January
Limited volumes available from cold storage and late-harvested plots. Advance booking required. Premium pricing applies.
⚠️ Gap Period: February
Very limited or no supply. Contact us early to plan bridging volumes or alternative variety options.
VarietyJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Hass
Fuerte
Peak Season
Good Supply
Limited
Not Available

From Makambako to the World

Our avocados travel to discerning buyers across three continents. We handle the full export documentation stack — phytosanitary certificate, packing list, commercial invoice, Bill of Lading — so your shipment arrives ready to clear customs.

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Europe
Netherlands · Italy · France · Spain
40%
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India
Nhava Sheva · Mumbai · Chennai
35%
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Middle East
UAE · Saudi Arabia · Qatar
15%
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Asia Pacific
China · Singapore · Malaysia
10%
Active Export Destinations — 2026

From Highland Farm to Your Port

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Farm Sourcing
We work with trusted smallholder and commercial farms across Njombe and Mbeya highlands, selecting only fruit meeting dry matter thresholds.
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Grading & Sorting
Modern grading machines sort fruit by weight and calibre while quality teams remove any with physical defects or skin blemishes.
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Packing
Packed into 4kg export cartons on dry wooden pallets with buyer-specific labelling. Cartons are pre-cooled before loading.
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Documentation
Full export docs — phytosanitary certificate, packing list, commercial invoice, Bill of Lading — prepared and dispatched with each shipment.
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Reefer Shipping
Loaded into CA reefer containers and shipped on established liner services via Dar es Salaam or Mombasa to your destination port.

Export-Ready. Audit-Ready.

Every consignment meets the phytosanitary and quality requirements of the destination market. We maintain up-to-date compliance documentation for all active export destinations.

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Phytosanitary Certified
All shipments carry a valid certificate issued by Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA).
↓ Sample Certificate
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EU Market Compliant
Fruit quality and residue levels conform to EU Commission Regulation (EC) No 543/2011 and applicable MRL standards.
↓ MRL Report
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India NPPO Cleared
Tanzania avocados hold full NPPO clearance for duty-free entry into Indian ports. Zero import duty under bilateral arrangement.
↓ Import Requirements
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Full Traceability
Lot-level traceability from sourcing farm through packing to BL number — available to buyers on request.
↓ Traceability Form
Documentation Library
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Nutritional Data Sheet
Per 100g values for Hass and Fuerte. Calories, fats, vitamins, minerals.
PDF · Updated 2026
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MRL / Residue Testing
Maximum Residue Level compliance test results for EU and Indian markets.
PDF · Lab Certified
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EU Import Requirements
Entry conditions, labelling rules, and phytosanitary requirements for EU.
PDF · Regulation 543/2011
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India Import Guide
FSSAI requirements, port clearance process, and duty-free eligibility.
PDF · NPPO Approved
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UAE / Gulf Import Guide
Emirates Authority requirements, halal-neutral produce confirmation, labelling.
PDF · MOIAT Compliant
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Allergen Declaration
Formal allergen-free declaration for Hass and Fuerte avocados as packed.
PDF · Per Consignment

Understanding Our Incoterms

Not sure which term suits your operation? Here's what each means for who pays what and where risk transfers.

Common
FOB
Free On Board
We deliver fruit to the port of loading (Mombasa or Dar es Salaam) and load it on your nominated vessel. You arrange and pay freight and insurance from that point.
We cover: farm to port + loading
You cover: ocean freight + insurance
Recommended
CFR
Cost & Freight
We pay ocean freight to your named destination port. Risk transfers to you once loaded on the vessel at origin. You arrange marine insurance separately.
We cover: farm to port + freight
You cover: insurance at sea
CIF
Cost, Insurance & Freight
Same as CFR but we also procure and pay for marine cargo insurance to your destination port. Simplest option for buyers who prefer a fully inclusive landed cost.
We cover: freight + insurance
You cover: destination port charges

The Highland Advantage You Can Bank On

When you source from Fruitpro, you're not buying from a broker. You're buying directly from the origin — a team that lives in the growing region, speaks the language of farmers, and is accountable for every pallet that leaves Makambako.

40'
CA Reefer Containers
4kg
Standard Export Carton
80/20
Advance / Docs Payment
24hr
PI Response Time
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Tanzania's Southern Highlands produce some of the most consistent, high-quality Hass avocados in East Africa. The altitude, the soils, the cool seasons — everything conspires to create fruit that holds beautifully on the sea voyage and arrives in prime condition.

— Fruitpro Quality Team, Makambako

Avocado Market Intelligence

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Market Update · June 2026
China Opens Zero-Tariff Access to Kenyan & Tanzanian Avocados — What It Means for Exporters
China's May 2026 decision to grant zero-tariff access to East African avocados has opened one of the world's fastest-growing markets to Tanzanian exporters. We break down what buyers and shippers need to know about phytosanitary protocols, labelling, and entry ports for the 2026/27 season.
Published 12 June 2026 · 5 min read
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Variety Guide
Hass vs Fuerte: Which Variety is Right for Your Market?
Shelf life, flavour profile, skin colour at ripeness, and calibre economics — a practical guide for importers choosing between Tanzania's two main export varieties.
Published 2 May 2026 · 4 min read
Read article →
Trade Compliance
India's FSSAI Requirements for Imported Avocados in 2026
What your phytosanitary certificate must say, which port of entry clearance is fastest, and how Tanzania's duty-free status changes the landed cost calculation vs Peru.
Published 15 April 2026 · 6 min read
Read article →

Ready to Source Tanzania's Best?

Send us your requirements — product, volume, destination port, and preferred incoterm — and we'll come back with a proforma invoice within 24 hours.

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Head Office
P.O. Box 405, Makambako
Njombe Region, Tanzania
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Phone / WhatsApp
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Website
www.fruitpro-limited.co.tz
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Banking
NMB Bank — Makambako Branch
A/C: 60310060302 · SWIFT: NMIBTZTZXXX

We respond to all serious inquiries within 24 hours. For urgent orders, call or WhatsApp +255 758 426 225 directly.

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