Export from Egypt & Sudan to Canada
Canada imports Egyptian and Sudanese specialty agricultural commodities for its food processing sector and ethnic food retail market. Sesame seeds, dried herbs, dates, and specialty products serve Canadian manufacturers and Middle Eastern / North African specialty food distributors.
Products We Export to Canada
Canada's large Middle Eastern and North African diaspora creates strong retail demand for Egyptian and Sudanese origin specialty products — dates, hibiscus, sesame, and dried herbs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Canada
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulates food imports under Safe Food for Canadians Regulations. Canadian importer licence required for the receiving party.
Importing from Egypt to Canada
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Canada?
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, CFIA Canada Compliance, Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: FOB, CIF, CFR.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Canada?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Montreal is approximately 19–26 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Canada?
Standard requirements include: CFIA Canada Compliance, Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), ISO 22000, HACCP. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Canada?
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.