Export from Egypt & Sudan to Singapore
Singapore serves as both a domestic consumption market and a regional distribution hub for ASEAN. Singapore importers source Egyptian and Sudanese specialty commodities — sesame, gum arabic, frozen IQF, and premium dried herbs — for direct use and re-distribution across Southeast Asia.
Products We Export to Singapore
Singapore's role as ASEAN hub makes it a strategic entry point for Egyptian and Sudanese commodities targeting the broader Southeast Asian market.
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.
Frozen Mango
Egyptian Zebda mango IQF — frozen at peak ripeness. Brix base fruit 14–18°, ≤ 8% glazing. Available year-round. HS 0811.90.
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.
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.
Dried Basil
Egyptian dried sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Cut & Sifted and powder forms. Moisture ≤ 10%, vibrant green colour. HS 0910.99.
Dates
Egyptian Medjool and Siwi dates from Siwa Oasis. Soft, caramel-sweet, moisture 18–25%. Year-round availability from cold storage. HS 0804.10.
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 Singapore
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Singapore Food Agency (SFA) regulates all food imports. Singapore is a free port — minimal tariffs. Products landed here can redistribute to Malaysia, Indonesia, and wider ASEAN.
Importing from Egypt to Singapore
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Singapore?
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, SFA Singapore Food Agency, ISO 22000, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Singapore?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Singapore is approximately 20–24 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Singapore?
Standard requirements include: SFA Singapore Food Agency, ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal (MUIS) for Muslim market. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Singapore?
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.