Export from Egypt & Sudan to Tanzania
Tanzania imports agricultural commodities from Egypt and Sudan to supplement its domestic supply and serve food processing needs. Dar es Salaam port serves both Tanzania and landlocked neighbours. Egyptian and Sudanese grains, pulses, and specialty commodities are well-established imports.
Products We Export to Tanzania
Tanzania's port position makes it a hub for regional distribution across East and Central Africa — making it a strategic entry point for Egyptian and Sudanese commodity exports.
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.
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.
Chickpeas
Egyptian kabuli chickpeas — large seeded, cream colour, 8–10 mm calibre. Protein 20–23%, moisture ≤ 14%. Year-round supply. HS 0713.20.
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.
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.
Dates
Egyptian Medjool and Siwi dates from Siwa Oasis. Soft, caramel-sweet, moisture 18–25%. Year-round availability from cold storage. HS 0804.10.
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 Tanzania
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Tanzania Food and Drug Authority (TFDA) regulates food imports. Dar es Salaam serves as the gateway for Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and DRC.
Importing from Egypt to Tanzania
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Tanzania?
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, TFDA Tanzania Standards, Phytosanitary Certificate, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CFR, CIF, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Tanzania?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Dar es Salaam is approximately 11–16 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Tanzania?
Standard requirements include: TFDA Tanzania Standards, 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 Tanzania?
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.