Export from Egypt & Sudan to China
China is a significant importer of Egyptian and Sudanese specialty agricultural commodities — particularly sesame seeds, gum arabic, hibiscus, peanuts, and frozen IQF products. Chinese food manufacturers and trading companies source from Egypt for competitive pricing and consistent quality.
Products We Export to China
China consumes significant volumes of sesame seeds and gum arabic annually. Egyptian and Sudanese origins are established and recognized sources in the Chinese market.
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.
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.
Peanuts
Egyptian groundnuts — Bold and Spanish types. Oil content 48–52%, aflatoxin-tested to EU Regulation 2023/915. Available in-shell, shelled blanched, and roasted grades.
Frozen Strawberries
IQF Egyptian strawberries processed at peak-season harvest from Nubaria. Available whole, halved, and sliced. Brix 7–9° base fruit, glazing ≤5%, storage life 24 months at −18°C.
Frozen Mango
Egyptian Zebda mango IQF — frozen at peak ripeness. Brix base fruit 14–18°, ≤ 8% glazing. Available year-round. HS 0811.90.
Sunflower Seeds
Egyptian sunflower seeds — oil-type (high oil content 40–48%) and confectionery type. Hulled and in-shell available. HS 1206.00.
Watermelon Seeds
Egyptian dried watermelon seeds — Egusi/Koloji type. Oil content 40–45%, protein 30–35%. Whole dried and hulled available. HS 1207.70.
Documentation for China
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: China requires GACC (General Administration of Customs China) registration for food exporters. Sesame and peanuts require phytosanitary and aflatoxin testing certificates.
Importing from Egypt to China
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to China?
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, GACC Registration, CNCA Approval, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to China?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Shanghai is approximately 22–28 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to China?
Standard requirements include: GACC Registration, CNCA Approval, ISO 22000, China Food Safety Law Compliance. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to China?
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.