Export Product · Grains
Bulk Yellow Corn (Yellow Maize)
Feed-grade yellow maize from Tanzania's growing regions — cleaned, dried to safe export moisture and supplied in bulk for animal feed millers, integrators and traders across the region and beyond.
- Grade: Feed-grade yellow maize
- Moisture: Max 13.5%
- Use: Animal feed milling
- Packing: Bulk / 50 kg PP bags
Product Overview
Yellow maize is the energy backbone of animal feed — the primary grain in poultry, dairy and aquaculture rations. Tanzania's maize belt produces yellow maize alongside white, and feed millers across the region buy it in bulk for consistent ration formulation.
Agro Farm's yellow maize is cleaned to remove dust, chaff and foreign matter, then dried to a maximum of 13.5% moisture. For feed buyers, consistency lot-to-lot matters as much as the specification itself: our intake grading keeps each shipment within the contracted bands.
Bulk shipment is the economical format for feed millers — containerised bulk or break-bulk against larger contracts — with 50 kg PP bags available for smaller orders. Phytosanitary certification accompanies every shipment.
For feed millers, ration consistency is everything — and that starts with grain that stays within specification lot after lot. Our intake grading keeps each yellow maize shipment inside the contracted bands for moisture and foreign matter, so your formulations hold steady across the buying season.
Specifications
| Product | Yellow maize (corn), whole grain |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tanzania |
| Grade | Feed grade, for animal feed |
| Moisture | Maximum 13.5% |
| Foreign matter | Maximum 2% |
| Broken / damaged | Maximum 5% |
| Packaging | Bulk; 50 kg PP bags on request |
Specifications agreed with buyers before shipment. Lab analysis available per lot.
Packaging Options
- Bulk shipment for feed millers
- 50 kg PP bags on request
- Container stuffing supervised at Dar es Salaam
Container Loading Capacity
| 20-foot container | Approx. 25 MT (bulk) |
|---|---|
| 40-foot container | Approx. 27–28 MT (bulk) |
Bulk loading maximises payload; bagged loading available for smaller orders.
Export Documentation
Every shipment of Yellow Corn is accompanied by a complete set of export documents:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Quality certificate
- Weight certificate
- Fumigation certificate (where required)
Quality Assurance
Feed maize quality is moisture, foreign matter and consistency. We verify moisture before loading and grade intake lots so each shipment stays within the contracted specification.
Third-party inspection and lab panels are available at the buyer's cost for qualifying orders.
Read more about our quality assurance process.
Sourcing Season & Buying Tips
Yellow maize follows the same May-to-August harvest window as white, with the best-priced lots typically available mid-season once drying is complete and supply peaks. Feed millers who contract forward avoid the late-season scramble.
Because feed formulation depends on consistency, programme buyers benefit from our lot-to-lot grading: each shipment is checked against your contracted bands before loading, keeping your rations stable across the year.
Who Buys Yellow Corn
- Poultry feed millers
- Dairy and livestock feed producers
- Aquaculture feed manufacturers
- Commodity traders
Shipping & Logistics
Yellow maize ships in bulk or bagged from Dar es Salaam: days to regional ports, 2–3 weeks to the Gulf and Middle East, and longer to Asian destinations. Bulk loading maximises payload for feed millers; every lot is moisture-checked before the vessel sails. Programme buyers get scheduled sailings matched to their consumption calendar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is your yellow maize feed grade?
Yes — supplied for animal feed milling. Food-grade white maize is listed separately on our white corn page.
What moisture do you ship at?
Maximum 13.5%, verified before loading.
Do you ship in bulk?
Yes — bulk is the standard economical format for feed millers, with 50 kg bags available for smaller orders.
What is the minimum order?
One 20-foot container — approximately 25 MT in bulk.
When is yellow maize available?
Availability follows the Tanzanian harvest calendar; forward contracting secures allocation and pricing.
What documents come with shipment?
Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, quality and weight certificates, plus fumigation where required.
Can I get a lab analysis?
Yes — per-lot lab analysis can be arranged; specify the parameters your mill requires.
Do you supply white maize too?
Yes — see our white corn page for food-grade specifications.
