Export from Egypt & Sudan to Nigeria
Nigeria is West Africa's largest economy and a significant importer of agricultural commodities from Egypt and Sudan. Nigerian distributors and food manufacturers source bulk grains, pulses, sesame seeds, and specialty commodities. We supply with full NAFDAC compliance documentation.
Products We Export to Nigeria
Nigeria's 220M population drives massive food import demand. Egyptian sesame seeds, grains, and Sudanese specialty commodities serve Nigerian food manufacturers and distributors.
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 Nigeria
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: NAFDAC (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control) regulates all food imports. NAFDAC registration required for branded products. USD settlement standard.
Importing from Egypt to Nigeria
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Nigeria?
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, NAFDAC Nigeria Registration, Halal Certificate, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CFR, CIF, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Nigeria?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Lagos Apapa Port is approximately 14–19 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Nigeria?
Standard requirements include: NAFDAC Nigeria Registration, Halal Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate, ISO 22000. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Nigeria?
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.