Omnicore in Sudan — Origin Sourcing & Export Operations
Sudan is not just a destination market for Omnicore — it is an origin country. We source premium Sudanese agricultural commodities directly from Sudanese producers: Type 1 Kordofan gum arabic, white hulled sesame seeds, hibiscus (karkade), sorghum, millet, and peanuts. These commodities are exported from Port Sudan to global buyers.
Products We Export to Sudan
Sudan produces over 70% of the world's gum arabic and is among the top sesame seed exporters globally. Omnicore's direct Sudanese sourcing gives buyers unmatched origin pricing.
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.
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.
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.
Sorghum
Sudanese sorghum — White and Red varieties from the Gezira. Moisture ≤ 13%, high test weight. Animal feed, brewing, and food processing grades. HS 1007.
Millet
Sudanese pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) from Kordofan and Darfur. Moisture ≤ 12%, clean. Food grain and animal feed grades. HS 1008.21.
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.
Watermelon Seeds
Egyptian dried watermelon seeds — Egusi/Koloji type. Oil content 40–45%, protein 30–35%. Whole dried and hulled available. HS 1207.70.
Sunflower Seeds
Egyptian sunflower seeds — oil-type (high oil content 40–48%) and confectionery type. Hulled and in-shell available. HS 1206.00.
Documentation for Sudan
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Omnicore maintains direct supplier relationships in Sudan for gum arabic and sesame. Port Sudan handles the bulk of agricultural commodity exports. USD settlement standard.
Importing from Egypt to Sudan
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Sudan?
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, Sudan Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO), Port Sudan Phytosanitary Certificate, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: FOB, CIF, CFR.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Sudan?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Port Sudan is approximately Origin port — exports to all global destinations. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Sudan?
Standard requirements include: Sudan Standards and Metrology Organization (SSMO), Port Sudan Phytosanitary Certificate, Halal Certificate. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Sudan?
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.