Export from Egypt & Sudan to South Korea
South Korea's food manufacturing sector sources Egyptian sesame seeds, frozen IQF, and specialty commodities. Korean buyers follow strict MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) import regulations. We prepare full compliance documentation for all Korean market shipments.
Products We Export to South Korea
South Korea imports large volumes of sesame seeds annually — Egypt and Sudan are established supply sources. Frozen IQF from Egypt is growing in Korean food service.
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 Strawberries
IQF Egyptian strawberries processed at peak-season harvest from Nubaria. Available whole, halved, and sliced. Brix 7–9° base fruit, glazing ≤5%, storage life 24 months at −18°C.
Dried Basil
Egyptian dried sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Cut & Sifted and powder forms. Moisture ≤ 10%, vibrant green colour. HS 0910.99.
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.
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.
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.
Documentation for South Korea
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Korea MFDS enforces strict pesticide residue limits and labelling requirements. Korean origin registration for exporters may be required for certain categories.
Importing from Egypt to South Korea
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to South Korea?
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, MFDS Korea Compliance, HACCP, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to South Korea?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Busan is approximately 22–27 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to South Korea?
Standard requirements include: MFDS Korea Compliance, HACCP, ISO 22000, Korea Positive List compliance. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to South Korea?
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.