Export from Egypt & Sudan to the USA
The United States imports Egyptian and Sudanese specialty agricultural commodities — sesame seeds, gum arabic, hibiscus (karkade), dried herbs, and dates — for food manufacturing, specialty food, and health food sectors. We provide full FDA Prior Notice compliance and FSMA documentation for all US-bound shipments.
Products We Export to United States
The US health food and specialty food market has strong demand for Egyptian hibiscus (karkade/sorrel), sesame, and Sudanese gum arabic. FDA-compliant supply with full traceability is essential.
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.
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.
Dried Basil
Egyptian dried sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Cut & Sifted and powder forms. Moisture ≤ 10%, vibrant green colour. HS 0910.99.
Dried Parsley
Egyptian dried flat-leaf parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Bright green colour, moisture ≤ 10%. Cut & Sifted and powder. Major EU herb importer grade.
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.
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 United States
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: FDA Prior Notice required for all food imports to the USA. FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) applies. US importers take title — we supply on FOB or CIF terms.
Importing from Egypt to United States
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to United States?
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, FDA Prior Notice, FSMA Compliance, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: FOB, CIF, CFR.
What is the transit time from Egypt to United States?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to New York / New Jersey is approximately 18–25 days (East Coast) / 28–35 days (West Coast). Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to United States?
Standard requirements include: FDA Prior Notice, FSMA Compliance, ISO 22000, HACCP, US Customs CBP Entry. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to United States?
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.