Export from Egypt & Sudan to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is Egypt's single largest agricultural export market by volume. We ship fresh vegetables, frozen IQF, grains, pulses, and dried herbs to Saudi distributors and food processors. Full SFDA compliance documentation prepared for every shipment.
Products We Export to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Vision 2030 food security initiatives have increased demand for reliable foreign agricultural suppliers with consistent quality and documentation.
Yellow Onions
Export-grade Egyptian yellow onions with high dry matter content (12–16%), strong outer skins, and extended shelf life. EU-certified, available March through July from Upper and Middle Egypt.
Garlic
Egyptian dry garlic from Upper Egypt. High allicin content, large firm bulbs, strong pungency. Year-round from cold storage. HS 0703.20.
Potatoes (Spunta)
Export-grade Egyptian Spunta potatoes from Beheira and Ismailia. Long oval shape, pale yellow flesh, dry matter 18–21%. Two crop cycles: winter (Feb–Apr) and autumn (Oct–Dec). Suitable for retail and processing.
Dates
Egyptian Medjool and Siwi dates from Siwa Oasis. Soft, caramel-sweet, moisture 18–25%. Year-round availability from cold storage. HS 0804.10.
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.
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 Saudi Arabia
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Saudi Arabia requires SFDA registration for food importers. Phytosanitary certificates are mandatory for all fresh produce. Arabic labelling required.
Importing from Egypt to Saudi Arabia
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Saudi Arabia?
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, SFDA Approval, Halal Certificate, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Saudi Arabia?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Jeddah Islamic Port is approximately 7–11 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Saudi Arabia?
Standard requirements include: SFDA Approval, Halal Certificate, SASO Standards, GSO Compliance. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Saudi Arabia?
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.