Export from Egypt & Sudan to Bahrain
Bahrain's compact but high-value food import market is serviced through Khalifa Bin Salman Port. We supply Egyptian and Sudanese agricultural commodities to Bahraini distributors, retailers, and food processors with full GCC customs compliance.
Products We Export to Bahrain
Bahrain imports over 95% of its food supply. Egyptian produce and Sudanese specialty commodities serve both retail and hospitality sectors.
Dates
Egyptian Medjool and Siwi dates from Siwa Oasis. Soft, caramel-sweet, moisture 18–25%. Year-round availability from cold storage. HS 0804.10.
Mango
Egyptian Zebda, Alphonso, and Keitt mangoes from Upper Egypt. Fibreless, Brix 14–18°, excellent aroma. Season: June to October.
Garlic
Egyptian dry garlic from Upper Egypt. High allicin content, large firm bulbs, strong pungency. Year-round from cold storage. HS 0703.20.
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.
Dried Basil
Egyptian dried sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Cut & Sifted and powder forms. Moisture ≤ 10%, vibrant green colour. HS 0910.99.
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.
Frozen Vegetables Mix
Egyptian IQF mixed vegetables — standard and custom blend options. Year-round supply. Processed to EU food safety standards.
Documentation for Bahrain
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Bahrain is part of the GCC customs union. Products cleared at any GCC port can be transshipped to Bahrain. Halal certification mandatory.
Importing from Egypt to Bahrain
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Bahrain?
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, Halal Certificate, GSO Standards, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Bahrain?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Khalifa Bin Salman Port 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 Bahrain?
Standard requirements include: Halal Certificate, GSO Standards, NOGA Bahrain Approval. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Bahrain?
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.