Bulk maize, yellow and white from Cameroon

Dried, cleaned maize grain for feed mills, flour millers and grain traders in regional and international markets.

OriginAdamawa, North, West and North-West regions
HarvestSouth: two seasons (Jul to Aug, Nov to Dec). North: Sept to Nov
Form and HS codeDried shelled grain, HS 1005.90

About Cameroon maize

Maize is one of Cameroon’s most widely grown cereals. The Adamawa, North, West and North-West regions produce the largest surpluses available for trade.

We buy dried shelled maize, clean it and check moisture before bagging. Aflatoxin testing is carried out against the limits of your destination market.

Available as

Yellow maizeWhite maizeFeed gradeFood grade

Typical export specification

Values we commonly ship against. Your contract specification is confirmed per lot.

Moisture≤ 13.5%Checked before bagging
Broken grains≤ 3%By weight
Foreign matter≤ 1%After cleaning
Damaged grains≤ 3%Heat, insect or mould damaged
AflatoxinTestedTo destination-market limits
ColourYellow or whiteNot mixed within a lot

Typical values for guidance only. Final specification, sampling method and inspection body are agreed in the sales contract. A spec sheet for the current lot is available on request.

Packing and shipment

Packing

50 kg polypropylene bags. Other bag sizes on request.

Container loading

Approx. 25 MT per 20ft container, subject to the carrier’s weight limit.

Ports and Incoterms

Loaded at the Port of Douala or the Port of Kribi. Quoted FOB, CFR or CIF to your destination port.

Shipping documents

Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, weight and quality certificate, fumigation certificate, aflatoxin test report.

Maize: buyer questions

Quick answers for sourcing teams.

Where is maize grown in Cameroon?

The main maize surplus regions are Adamawa, North, West and North-West. Southern regions have two harvests a year; the northern regions have one.

Is aflatoxin tested before export?

Yes. Maize lots are tested for aflatoxin against the limits of the buyer’s destination market before shipment.

Can I order white maize instead of yellow?

Yes. We supply both yellow and white maize, kept as separate lots.

What is the typical moisture of export maize?

Export maize is dried to 13.5% moisture or below to protect it during storage and ocean transit.

Request a maize quote

Tell us the grade, quantity and destination port. We reply with availability and an indicative offer.

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