Tanzania Specialty Coffee to China — 28–34 days
China's coffee consumption is compounding fastest in the coastal hubs of Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Ningbo, where specialty roasters and café chains are building direct-trade menus around origin coffees. AgriOrvian exports washed Tanzanian Arabica and Robusta from the Port of Mtwara via Singapore to Shanghai in 28–34 days, with cupping scores, moisture specs, and full phytosanitary documentation.
Why China buyers source from Tanzania
Coffee to China is one of our most active corridors. Here is what importers in Shanghai typically care about:
Chinese specialty café chains are sourcing washed East African Arabica for light-roast menus — Tanzania cups cleanly at 82+.
We offer traceable micro-lots and mill lots in 60 kg grain-pro bags sized for logistics to Shanghai and inland roasters.
SGS pre-shipment verification and complete import documentation smooth clearance through China's coffee import regime.
Coffee — export spec for China
HS 0901.11 · AA · AB · PB · Specialty lot
Get your coffee proforma quote for China
Two steps: tell us the quantity and terms, then your contact details. Our trade desk replies within one business day with a tracked proforma ID.
Port of Mtwara → Shanghai, China · 28–34 days · 1 × 20ft (approx. 20 MT)
Frequently asked questions — Coffee to China
How long does shipping coffee from Tanzania to China take?
28–34 days on the Mtwara → Singapore → Shanghai route, departing the Port of Mtwara.
What is the minimum order quantity for Coffee exported to China?
1 × 20ft (approx. 20 MT). Pricing is FOB Dar es Salaam or CIF Shanghai, China — request a proforma quote and we'll confirm current availability and the best shipping line.
Which specifications can I get for Coffee shipped to Shanghai?
AA, AB, PB, Specialty lot. Core specs run Variety Arabica / Robusta; Moisture 10.5–11.5%; Screen 15–18 — counts, blends, and packing can be configured per order.
What documents ship with a Coffee consignment to China?
Phytosanitary (TAPHIS), plus bill of lading, packing list, and certificate of origin to support clearance at Shanghai, China.
The Shanghai market
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Ready to import coffee to China?
Discuss volumes, pricing, and shipping lines with the trade desk — or start your proforma request above.