Export from Egypt & Sudan to Switzerland
Switzerland's premium food sector sources high-quality specialty commodities — gum arabic, hibiscus, sesame, and dried herbs — from Egyptian and Sudanese origins. Swiss food processors demand full traceability and quality documentation, which we provide as standard.
Products We Export to Switzerland
Swiss specialty food manufacturers — particularly in health foods and functional ingredients — source gum arabic, hibiscus, and sesame from Sudanese and Egyptian origins.
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.
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.
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.
Fennel Seeds
Egyptian fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare). Whole and ground. Essential oil ≥ 1.5%, anise-like flavour. Year-round supply. HS 0909.50.
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.
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.
Documentation for Switzerland
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Switzerland is not EU but aligns with EU food safety standards. No EUR.1 applies — standard Swiss import duties. Switzerland-Egypt bilateral trade agreement pending.
Importing from Egypt to Switzerland
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Switzerland?
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, ISO 22000, GlobalGAP, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Switzerland?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Basel is approximately 14–18 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Switzerland?
Standard requirements include: ISO 22000, GlobalGAP, EU-equivalent food safety standards. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Switzerland?
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.