Export from Egypt & Sudan to Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) is Francophone West Africa's largest economy. Egyptian and Sudanese agricultural commodities — grains, seeds, pulses, and specialty products — serve Ivorian food manufacturers and distributors through Abidjan port.
Products We Export to Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast's food processing sector — particularly in cocoa-related products and staple foods — sources Egyptian and Sudanese commodities as inputs and supplements.
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.
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.
Millet
Sudanese pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) from Kordofan and Darfur. Moisture ≤ 12%, clean. Food grain and animal feed grades. HS 1008.21.
Sorghum
Sudanese sorghum — White and Red varieties from the Gezira. Moisture ≤ 13%, high test weight. Animal feed, brewing, and food processing grades. HS 1007.
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.
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.
Chickpeas
Egyptian kabuli chickpeas — large seeded, cream colour, 8–10 mm calibre. Protein 20–23%, moisture ≤ 14%. Year-round supply. HS 0713.20.
Dates
Egyptian Medjool and Siwi dates from Siwa Oasis. Soft, caramel-sweet, moisture 18–25%. Year-round availability from cold storage. HS 0804.10.
Documentation for Ivory Coast
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Ivory Coast uses the West African CFA franc — USD pricing standard for international trade. ECOWAS membership facilitates regional redistribution from Abidjan.
Importing from Egypt to Ivory Coast
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Ivory Coast?
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, FRC Côte d'Ivoire Standards, Halal Certificate, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CFR, CIF, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Ivory Coast?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Abidjan is approximately 12–17 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Ivory Coast?
Standard requirements include: FRC Côte d'Ivoire Standards, Halal Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Ivory Coast?
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.