Export from Egypt & Sudan to Sweden
Sweden imports Egyptian frozen IQF, dried herbs, and specialty agricultural commodities for retail and food service sectors. Swedish buyers prioritize documented sustainability and traceability — both available through our supply chain documentation.
Products We Export to Sweden
Swedish buyers demand high documentation standards. Hibiscus/Karkade and gum arabic from Sudan origin are niche but growing categories in Scandinavian health food markets.
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.
Dried Parsley
Egyptian dried flat-leaf parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Bright green colour, moisture ≤ 10%. Cut & Sifted and powder. Major EU herb importer grade.
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.
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 Mango
Egyptian Zebda mango IQF — frozen at peak ripeness. Brix base fruit 14–18°, ≤ 8% glazing. Available year-round. HS 0811.90.
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.
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.
Documentation for Sweden
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Sweden enforces EU food safety regulations. Swedish buyers often require sustainability and social compliance documentation in addition to food safety certs.
Importing from Egypt to Sweden
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Sweden?
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, GlobalGAP, EU Phytosanitary Certificate, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Sweden?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Gothenburg is approximately 15–19 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Sweden?
Standard requirements include: GlobalGAP, EU Phytosanitary Certificate, EUR.1, ISO 22000. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Sweden?
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.