Export from Egypt & Sudan to Senegal
Senegal is a key West African market for Egyptian and Sudanese agricultural commodities. Dakar port serves both Senegal and the wider Francophone West Africa region. Bulk grains, sesame seeds, pulses, and specialty commodities from Egyptian and Sudanese origins reach Senegalese distributors and food processors.
Products We Export to Senegal
Senegal's groundnut (peanut) processing industry also uses Egyptian imports as supplementary supply. Sudanese gum arabic is a key import for Senegalese food manufacturers.
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.
Millet
Sudanese pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) from Kordofan and Darfur. Moisture ≤ 12%, clean. Food grain and animal feed grades. HS 1008.21.
Sorghum
Sudanese sorghum — White and Red varieties from the Gezira. Moisture ≤ 13%, high test weight. Animal feed, brewing, and food processing grades. HS 1007.
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.
Chickpeas
Egyptian kabuli chickpeas — large seeded, cream colour, 8–10 mm calibre. Protein 20–23%, moisture ≤ 14%. Year-round supply. HS 0713.20.
Documentation for Senegal
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Senegal is ECOWAS member. French language documentation preferred. Dakar port is one of West Africa's most efficient — rapid customs clearance for compliant shipments.
Importing from Egypt to Senegal
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Senegal?
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, DPVC Senegal Plant Health, Halal Certificate, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CFR, CIF, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Senegal?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Dakar is approximately 13–18 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Senegal?
Standard requirements include: DPVC Senegal Plant Health, 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 Senegal?
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.