Export from Egypt & Sudan to South Africa
South Africa is southern Africa's largest economy and a sophisticated food import market. South African food manufacturers and specialty food distributors source Egyptian and Sudanese origin commodities — sesame seeds, gum arabic, dried herbs, and specialty products. DAFF phytosanitary compliance provided.
Products We Export to South Africa
South Africa's food processing sector sources specialty ingredients globally. Egyptian dried herbs and Sudanese gum arabic serve high-value food manufacturing applications.
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.
Frozen Mango
Egyptian Zebda mango IQF — frozen at peak ripeness. Brix base fruit 14–18°, ≤ 8% glazing. Available year-round. HS 0811.90.
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.
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.
Documentation for South Africa
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: DAFF (Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) regulates plant-origin imports. South Africa-Egypt bilateral trade under COMESA/SADC frameworks.
Importing from Egypt to South Africa
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to South Africa?
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, DAFF South Africa Compliance, SARS Customs, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to South Africa?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Durban 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 South Africa?
Standard requirements include: DAFF South Africa Compliance, SARS Customs, Phytosanitary Certificate, ISO 22000. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to South Africa?
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.