Export from Egypt & Sudan to Australia
Australia imports Egyptian and Sudanese specialty agricultural commodities for its food manufacturing sector and ethnic food retail market. Sesame seeds, dried herbs, dates, and specialty products serve Australian manufacturers and the large Middle Eastern community food sector.
Products We Export to Australia
Australia's multicultural food market and growing health food sector create demand for Egyptian and Sudanese origin specialty products — particularly sesame seeds, dates, and hibiscus.
Sesame Seeds
Premium white hulled sesame from Gedaref and Blue Nile States, Sudan. Purity ≥99.95%, oil content 50–55%, FFA ≤1.0% as oleic acid. Hulled, cleaned, and gravity-sorted. Year-round supply from cold-storage stock.
Dates
Egyptian Medjool and Siwi dates from Siwa Oasis. Soft, caramel-sweet, moisture 18–25%. Year-round availability from cold storage. HS 0804.10.
Dried Basil
Egyptian dried sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Cut & Sifted and powder forms. Moisture ≤ 10%, vibrant green colour. HS 0910.99.
Gum Arabic
Acacia senegal (Hashab) gum arabic from the Sudanese Gum Belt. Hand-sorted clean amber lumps, kibbled, and spray-dried powder. JECFA 2006 and FCC compliant. E414 approved. Year-round supply.
Hibiscus
Dried Hibiscus sabdariffa calyces (Karkade) from Kordofan and Darfur, Sudan. Deep ruby-red colour, high anthocyanin content, tartaric acid ≥13%. Whole and cut-and-sifted grades. Used in beverages, food colouring, nutraceuticals, and functional ingredient applications.
Cumin
Egyptian cumin (Cuminum cyminum). Whole seed, ground, and oil. Essential oil ≥ 2.5%, moisture ≤ 10%. Premium spice grade for EU and GCC markets. HS 0909.31.
Lentils
Egyptian lentils — Red Split, Green, and Yellow Split. Protein 22–26%, moisture ≤ 14%. Year-round supply. Major EU, GCC, and South Asian export. HS 0713.40.
Frozen Mango
Egyptian Zebda mango IQF — frozen at peak ripeness. Brix base fruit 14–18°, ≤ 8% glazing. Available year-round. HS 0811.90.
Documentation for Australia
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Australia has strict biosecurity import requirements. Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) approves all agricultural imports. Heat treatment may be required for certain products.
Importing from Egypt to Australia
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Australia?
Contact Omnicore at quotes@omnicoretrading.com with your requirements and destination port. We respond within 24 hours with pricing and availability. We handle all export documentation — phytosanitary certificates, DAWR Australia Biosecurity, FSANZ Standards, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Australia?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Sydney is approximately 26–33 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Australia?
Standard requirements include: DAWR Australia Biosecurity, FSANZ Standards, ISO 22000, HACCP. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Australia?
Minimum is 1 × FCL (Full Container Load — 20ft or 40ft). Reefer containers for fresh and frozen products. Payment: LC at sight, T/T 30%+70%, or CAD.