Export from Egypt & Sudan to Japan
Japan imports Egyptian and Sudanese specialty commodities — particularly sesame seeds, dried herbs, and gum arabic — for its food manufacturing sector. Japanese buyers demand the highest quality documentation and traceability. We provide comprehensive quality certificates for every shipment.
Products We Export to Japan
Japan is one of the world's largest sesame seed importers. Egyptian white hulled sesame is highly regarded in Japanese food manufacturing for its consistent quality.
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.
Dried Basil
Egyptian dried sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Cut & Sifted and powder forms. Moisture ≤ 10%, vibrant green colour. HS 0910.99.
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.
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.
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.
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 Mango
Egyptian Zebda mango IQF — frozen at peak ripeness. Brix base fruit 14–18°, ≤ 8% glazing. Available year-round. HS 0811.90.
Documentation for Japan
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Japan enforces the Positive List system for pesticide residues — one of the world's strictest standards. Full COA with pesticide testing results required. Non-GMO documentation expected.
Importing from Egypt to Japan
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Japan?
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, Japan Food Safety Law Compliance, Ministry of Health Standards, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Japan?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Yokohama is approximately 24–30 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Japan?
Standard requirements include: Japan Food Safety Law Compliance, Ministry of Health Standards, ISO 22000, Pesticide Residue Japan Positive List. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Japan?
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.