The world's most aromatic pepper, from the volcanic soil of Cameroon.
UMAJA delivers certified Penja Pepper with full traceability, premium quality and trusted global supply, direct from origin to your kitchens, shelves and factories.
A pepper you can vouch for, batch after batch.
Every shipment leaves Penja with certification, documentation and a name behind it.
IGP Certified Origin
Official Protected Geographical Indication, Cameroon's Penja valley, verified by OAPI and the European Union.
OAPI Protected Product
The first sub-Saharan African product with OAPI IGP status. Anti-counterfeit, source-authenticated.
Direct Farmer Sourcing
We work hand-in-hand with growers we've known for decades, no middlemen diluting quality.
Export-Ready Supply Chain
Douala port logistics, phytosanitary certificates, EUR.1 documents, shipped worldwide.
Batch Quality Control
Every lot is graded, sampled and documented before it leaves our warehouse.
Consistent Year-Round
Multi-farm sourcing and buffer stock keep your supply stable, even in peak season.
UMAJA, a name shaped by Africa, a pepper shaped by fire.
Pronounced "oo-MA-dja", UMAJA is a name of unity, drawn from languages, cultures and peoples who share one truth: great taste is universal. Our pepper grows on the volcanic slopes of Mount Manengouba, in soil enriched by centuries of eruption and rain. It is picked by hand, sun-dried on woven mats, and sorted grain by grain by families who have farmed this land for three generations.
This is not a commodity. It is a heritage, protected, traceable, and cultivated with the patience of people who know that a truly great pepper cannot be rushed.
Read the full storyYou'll know exactly what's in the sack, and where it came from.
Because in premium spice, trust is the product.
Farm-to-Export Traceability
Every batch is tagged from the plantation plot to the container. Ask for a batch report, you'll get one.
Sun-Drying, The Traditional Way
No mechanical drying, no shortcuts. Our peppercorns are dried under the Cameroonian sun to preserve their essential oils.
Multi-Point Quality Control
Moisture, density, purity, absence of foreign matter, checked at harvest, at sorting and pre-shipment.
Sampling for Every Buyer
Free samples for qualified importers, distributors and chefs. See it, smell it, taste it, before you commit.
Full Export Documentation
Certificate of Origin, IGP certificate, phytosanitary certificate, EUR.1, lab analyses on request.
Ethical, Fair Sourcing
Long-term contracts with growers, fair prices, and reinvestment in the Penja community.
Penja Black Peppercorns, graded, packed, ready to ship.
Robust, deeply floral, with woody and citrus notes and a lingering heat. The pepper Michelin chefs, gourmet retailers and premium spice houses ask for by name.
Packaging options
Bulk export sacks
25 kg jute or PP food-grade sacks. Palletised, container-loaded (FCL / LCL).
Retail & HORECA
Branded glass jars, refill pouches and gourmet tins for retail shelves and restaurant supply.
Private label
Your brand, our pepper. Custom packaging, custom grinds, custom blends, MOQ from 500 kg.
MOQ from 500 kg · Available FOB Douala, CIF worldwide
A real person, on your time zone, on your product.
Sourcing internationally shouldn't feel like sending a message into a void.
Dedicated account manager
One point of contact from first quote to recurring shipments. Knows your product, your paperwork, your calendar.
Fast response, under 24h
Quotes, samples and shipment updates answered within a working day. Usually much less.
WhatsApp & email support
Reach us the way you already work. English and French, Monday to Saturday.
Buyer onboarding
We help you navigate certifications, customs paperwork and first-import logistics, even if it's your first time importing from Cameroon.
Long-term supply agreements
Annual contracts with reserved tonnage and locked pricing bands, built for buyers who plan ahead.
Start sourcing Penja Pepper directly from origin.
Tell us your volumes, packaging and destination. You'll have a full quote in one business day.