Export from Egypt & Sudan to Ghana
Ghana is one of West Africa's most stable import markets. Egyptian and Sudanese agricultural commodities — grains, pulses, sesame seeds, and bulk specialties — are in demand among Ghanaian food processors and distributors. Tema port provides efficient access to the Ghanaian market.
Products We Export to Ghana
Ghana's growing middle class and food industry drive demand for quality agricultural commodities from Egyptian and Sudanese origins.
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.
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.
Chickpeas
Egyptian kabuli chickpeas — large seeded, cream colour, 8–10 mm calibre. Protein 20–23%, moisture ≤ 14%. Year-round supply. HS 0713.20.
Sorghum
Sudanese sorghum — White and Red varieties from the Gezira. Moisture ≤ 13%, high test weight. Animal feed, brewing, and food processing grades. HS 1007.
Millet
Sudanese pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) from Kordofan and Darfur. Moisture ≤ 12%, clean. Food grain and animal feed grades. HS 1008.21.
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.
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.
Dates
Egyptian Medjool and Siwi dates from Siwa Oasis. Soft, caramel-sweet, moisture 18–25%. Year-round availability from cold storage. HS 0804.10.
Documentation for Ghana
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana regulates food imports. ECOWAS membership means goods cleared in Ghana can move across West Africa.
Importing from Egypt to Ghana
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Ghana?
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, FDA Ghana Registration, GSA Ghana Standards, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CFR, CIF, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Ghana?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Tema Port is approximately 12–17 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Ghana?
Standard requirements include: FDA Ghana Registration, GSA Ghana Standards, Halal Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Ghana?
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.