Cameroon spices, pepper, ginger and more

Dried spices from Cameroon’s growing regions, cleaned and sorted for spice importers and food manufacturers.

OriginLittoral (Moungo), West and Centre regions
HarvestPepper Nov to Mar, ginger Dec to Mar
Form and HS codeDried whole spices, HS 0904 / 0910

About Cameroon spices

Cameroon produces a range of spices. Black and white pepper are grown in the Moungo area of the Littoral region, ginger in the Centre and West, and traditional spices such as njansang, grains of Selim and alligator pepper across the forest zones.

Spices are dried, machine-cleaned and hand-sorted before packing. Microbiological and residue testing can be arranged for buyers who need it.

Available as

Black pepperWhite pepperDried gingerNjansangGrains of SelimAlligator pepper

Typical export specification

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

Moisture, pepper≤ 12%Checked before packing
Moisture, ginger≤ 10%Checked before packing
Extraneous matter≤ 1%After cleaning
FormWhole, driedGround on request only
SortingHand-sortedStones and stems removed
Lab testingOn requestMicrobiology and residues

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

25 kg jute or polypropylene bags, with inner liners where required.

Container loading

Full container loads or smaller consolidated lots (LCL), depending on volume.

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, laboratory reports on request.

Spices: buyer questions

Quick answers for sourcing teams.

Which spices does Cameroon export?

Cameroon exports black and white pepper, dried ginger and traditional spices such as njansang, grains of Selim and alligator pepper.

Where is Cameroon pepper grown?

Most Cameroon pepper comes from the Moungo area of the Littoral region.

Can spices be shipped in small quantities?

Yes. Spice orders below a full container can be shipped as consolidated cargo (LCL).

Is lab testing available?

Yes. Microbiological and pesticide-residue testing can be arranged on request before shipment.

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

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