Export from Egypt & Sudan to Brazil
Brazil's enormous food processing and manufacturing sector sources specialty inputs globally. Egyptian sesame seeds, Sudanese gum arabic, and dried herbs from Egypt serve Brazilian food manufacturers. Brazil is also a potential transit market for South American distribution.
Products We Export to Brazil
Brazil is one of the world's largest consumers of gum arabic for its beverage and food manufacturing industries. Egyptian and Sudanese origins are established sources.
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.
Dried Basil
Egyptian dried sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Cut & Sifted and powder forms. Moisture ≤ 10%, vibrant green colour. HS 0910.99.
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.
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.
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.
Sunflower Seeds
Egyptian sunflower seeds — oil-type (high oil content 40–48%) and confectionery type. Hulled and in-shell available. HS 1206.00.
Fennel Seeds
Egyptian fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare). Whole and ground. Essential oil ≥ 1.5%, anise-like flavour. Year-round supply. HS 0909.50.
Documentation for Brazil
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: ANVISA (Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency) regulates food imports. MAPA handles agricultural product phytosanitary requirements. Documentation in Portuguese may be required.
Importing from Egypt to Brazil
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Brazil?
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, ANVISA Brazil Food Safety, MAPA Agriculture Ministry, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CFR, CIF, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Brazil?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Santos is approximately 16–22 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Brazil?
Standard requirements include: ANVISA Brazil Food Safety, MAPA Agriculture Ministry, ISO 22000. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Brazil?
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.