Export from Egypt & Sudan to Turkey
Turkey is both a destination market and a regional hub for Egyptian agricultural commodity re-export. Turkish food processors source Egyptian dried herbs, sesame, grains, and pulses in bulk. Transit via Turkey to Central Asia and Russia is also common.
Products We Export to Turkey
Turkey's food processing sector is among the largest in the region. Egyptian sesame seeds and dried herbs are significant inputs for Turkish manufacturers.
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.
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.
Sunflower Seeds
Egyptian sunflower seeds — oil-type (high oil content 40–48%) and confectionery type. Hulled and in-shell available. HS 1206.00.
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.
Sorghum
Sudanese sorghum — White and Red varieties from the Gezira. Moisture ≤ 13%, high test weight. Animal feed, brewing, and food processing grades. HS 1007.
Documentation for Turkey
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Turkey and Egypt have normalized relations since 2023, reopening direct trade routes. Turkish standards align broadly with EU food safety regulations.
Importing from Egypt to Turkey
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Turkey?
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, Turkish Food Codex Compliance, Turkish Phytosanitary Certificate, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Turkey?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Mersin is approximately 5–8 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Turkey?
Standard requirements include: Turkish Food Codex Compliance, Turkish Phytosanitary Certificate, ISO 22000. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Turkey?
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.