MAHOMBY EXPORT SARL is a licensed exporter of Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar, based in Sambava in the SAVA region (Sambava, Antalaha, Vohémar, Andapa) — the world’s leading Bourbon vanilla production area. Founded in 2015, our company combines two activities normally kept separate in the industry: cultivating our own plots in Virembina and Nosy Be (municipality of Antalaha) and direct export to international professional buyers.
Our REX registration: MGREX6019287585 — registered exporter status under the European Union EBA (Everything But Arms) scheme, allowing our European clients duty-free customs clearance.
Our regulatory status
As a licensed Madagascar exporter, Mahomby Export operates within a strict regulatory framework:
- REX Madagascar — no. MGREX6019287585, issuance of statements of origin under the EBA scheme
- Phytosanitary certificate — issued by DPV Madagascar (Directorate-General for Plant Protection)
- NIF 6019287585 / STAT 46101112025010776
- Certificate of analysis per batch — vanillin content, moisture content, bean length
- CITES — Vanilla planifolia falls under CITES Appendix II (Orchidaceae family), but beans from cultivated plants benefit from the exemption provided by the annotation. No CITES document is required for commercial export.
Our model: mixed grower-exporter
We cultivate our own plots in Virembina and Nosy Be, two villages within the Antalaha municipality. Around these plantations, thirty-five farming families partner with us and entrust their harvests to Mahomby.
Growing vanilla ourselves imposes the same long-term commitment as the one our partner families face — three years before the first harvest, several years before a vine reaches optimal yield.
Commercial relationship with our partner families
- Price paid 5 to 8% above the Sambava market rate
- Payment within 7 days after weighing
- Multi-year commitments over 3 years with guaranteed volumes
Vanilla grades exported
We export the full range of commercial grades of Bourbon Madagascar vanilla:
Whole vanilla beans
- Gourmet A — 14 to 20 cm, supple, vanillin content 1.8-2.4%
- TK (Top Kitchen) — 12-14 cm, for extraction and industrial use
- Red Europe — red grade for the European market
- Red US — red grade for the North American market
- Mexican variety — Vanilla planifolia Mexican variety, 18 cm+
Processed vanilla
- Vanilla Seed — extracted seeds for food applications (ice cream, pastry, visual effect)
- Vanilla Caviar — extracted grains, fine pastry
- Vanilla Powder — micronised 200 µm
Upon request, we also prepare private label packaging under your own brand.
Packaging and traceability
Each batch is vacuum-packed for food use at our Sambava workshop, in 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg or 5 kg pouches according to your requirements. Shipping cartons are sealed with anti-tampering kraft tape and include a food-grade desiccant pouch inside.
Each pouch carries: a unique batch number, net weight, packaging date, traceability barcode (village of origin, harvest week, measured vanillin content) and Mahomby Export seal.
Standard export documents
Every shipment is accompanied by a complete documentation set:
- Commercial invoice + pro forma invoice
- Packing list (weight, dimensions, batches)
- REX statement of origin (no. MGREX6019287585) under the EBA scheme — or under the applicable preferential regime
- Phytosanitary certificate from DPV Madagascar
- Certificate of analysis per batch
- Vanillin content sheet
- Customs declaration
Incoterms & FOB quote
We agree on the Incoterms® 2020 in the contract according to the destination and logistics setup of our clients:
- FCA Sambava / Antananarivo — buyer arranges transport
- FOB Toamasina — for maritime containers
- DAP Europe / USA — we handle transport to destination
- DDP — available on request, depending on destination and customs setup
Our quotes are firm within 48 business hours, valid for 15 days, and can be adapted to multi-year commitments (2-3 years with guaranteed volumes).
Export logistics
Air freight — 4 days door-to-door
Sambava → Antananarivo (refrigerated truck, 1 day) → Paris CDG (direct flight, 1 day) → Roissy customs clearance (1 day) → France delivery (1 day). Recommended for orders below 25 kg.
Sea freight — 35 days in refrigerated container
Sambava → Toamasina port (road, 3 days) → Le Havre (25-30 days, 20′ refrigerated container at 16 °C) → Customs clearance + delivery (3-5 days). Recommended from 100 kg upwards.
Partner freight forwarders: DHL Customs (air freight), independent agents for sea freight.
MOQ and volumes by channel
- 5 kg minimum — direct export from Sambava (commercial contact below)
- 250 g – 5 kg — via our B2B platform grossistevanillemadagascar.com
- 30 g – 5 kg — via our online shop ame-vanille.com (retail)
- 20′ / 40′ container — dedicated industrial contracts, custom quote
Coverage and legal framework
- Registered office: Ambohidratrimo, Madagascar
- Production facility: Sambava, SAVA region
- France representative: Thibault Fiamma — 6 place du Vicoin, 53970 Montigné-le-Brillant, France
We export to the European Union (EBA / EPA ESA access), North America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Our France representative handles European client follow-up and logistics after-sales support.
Frequently asked questions
How can I request an export quote?
Contact us through our contact form specifying: grade requested, monthly or annual volume, destination, preferred Incoterm, end use. We respond within 48 business hours with a firm quote valid for 15 days.
Do you provide samples?
Yes, samples are offered from a 5 kg purchase commitment. Contact us to arrange shipping.
What is the lead time between order and shipment?
5 to 10 business days for preparation and packaging, depending on volume and grade. Add transit time based on the chosen Incoterm.
Do you accept annual contracts?
Yes, we favour multi-year commitments (2 to 3 years) with guaranteed volumes. These contracts benefit from preferential pricing and secure your supply ahead of each harvest campaign.
What sets you apart from other SAVA exporters?
Our mixed model: we grow AND export. Unlike a sourcing-only approach, we know every stage (planting, hand pollination, blanching, drying, sorting, ageing) because we practise them daily. This gives us complete traceability from our own plot or that of our 35 partner families all the way to your warehouse.
Commercial contact
For any professional export enquiry, contact us:
- 📧 Contact form — quote within 48 hours
- 📱 France representative: Thibault Fiamma — +33 6 13 15 09 36