Export from Egypt & Sudan to Spain
Spain imports Egyptian fresh produce and frozen IQF products to supplement its domestic supply during off-seasons and for food processing. Spanish importers and food manufacturers source Egyptian garlic, frozen strawberries, herbs, and citrus through established trade routes.
Products We Export to Spain
Spain imports significant volumes of Egyptian garlic and frozen strawberries for its food processing and retail sectors.
Garlic
Egyptian dry garlic from Upper Egypt. High allicin content, large firm bulbs, strong pungency. Year-round from cold storage. HS 0703.20.
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.
Navel Oranges
Premium extra-class Washington Navel oranges from the Nile Delta. Brix 10–13°, full EU phytosanitary compliance, cold-chain continuity from grove to vessel. Season: November to April.
Dried Parsley
Egyptian dried flat-leaf parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Bright green colour, moisture ≤ 10%. Cut & Sifted and powder. Major EU herb importer grade.
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.
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.
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.
Documentation for Spain
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Spain enforces EU food safety regulations. EUR.1 movement certificate applies. Spanish buyers prefer FOB pricing for large volume fresh produce.
Importing from Egypt to Spain
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Spain?
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, GlobalGAP, EU Phytosanitary Certificate, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Spain?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Barcelona is approximately 8–12 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Spain?
Standard requirements include: GlobalGAP, EU Phytosanitary Certificate, EUR.1, ISO 22000. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Spain?
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.