Export from Egypt & Sudan to New Zealand
New Zealand imports specialty agricultural commodities for its food manufacturing and retail sectors. Egyptian sesame seeds, dried herbs, and Sudanese specialty products serve New Zealand food manufacturers. MPI biosecurity compliance documentation provided as standard.
Products We Export to New Zealand
New Zealand's specialty and health food retail sector is a natural fit for premium Egyptian and Sudanese origin products with full traceability documentation.
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.
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.
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.
Dates
Egyptian Medjool and Siwi dates from Siwa Oasis. Soft, caramel-sweet, moisture 18–25%. Year-round availability from cold storage. HS 0804.10.
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.
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.
Documentation for New Zealand
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) enforces strict biosecurity. Import health standards (IHS) apply to agricultural products. NZ-specific phytosanitary treatment often required.
Importing from Egypt to New Zealand
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to New Zealand?
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, MPI New Zealand Biosecurity, FSANZ Standards, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to New Zealand?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Auckland is approximately 28–35 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to New Zealand?
Standard requirements include: MPI New Zealand Biosecurity, FSANZ Standards, ISO 22000. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to New Zealand?
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.