Export from Egypt & Sudan to Thailand
Thailand's large food manufacturing and processing industry sources Egyptian and Sudanese specialty commodities — particularly sesame seeds, gum arabic, and dried herbs. Thai food exporters and manufacturers use these as inputs for premium processed food products.
Products We Export to Thailand
Thailand's food manufacturing is export-oriented. Egyptian sesame and gum arabic are inputs for Thai-produced sauces, confectionery, and specialty food 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frozen Mango
Egyptian Zebda mango IQF — frozen at peak ripeness. Brix base fruit 14–18°, ≤ 8% glazing. Available year-round. HS 0811.90.
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.
Documentation for Thailand
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Thai Food and Drug Administration regulates food imports. Thailand is a significant re-exporter — products imported for processing may be re-exported across ASEAN and globally.
Importing from Egypt to Thailand
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Thailand?
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, Thai FDA Compliance, GMP Standards, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Thailand?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Laem Chabang is approximately 20–25 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Thailand?
Standard requirements include: Thai FDA Compliance, GMP Standards, ISO 22000, HACCP. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Thailand?
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.