Bubanza / Cibitoke (west)

Farming system

Proximity to Lake Tanganyika → higher humidity.

Smallholders scattered; cherry density uneven.

Processing reality

Washed dominates.

Drying is the main choke point; covered beds are essential.

Supply chain + power

Stations often under-capitalized.

Exporters with drying investments dominate quality outcomes.

Buyer truth

Only source from stations with excess drying capacity.