Export from Egypt & Sudan to UAE
The UAE is one of Egypt's largest agricultural export destinations. Dubai's Jebel Ali port handles over 85% of our GCC-bound containers. We supply fresh produce, frozen IQF products, dates, herbs, grains, and specialty commodities to UAE distributors, retail chains, and food processors year-round.
Products We Export to UAE
UAE imports over 85% of its food supply. Egyptian mangoes, dates, fresh vegetables, and frozen IQF are among the highest-volume categories.
Mango
Egyptian Zebda, Alphonso, and Keitt mangoes from Upper Egypt. Fibreless, Brix 14–18°, excellent aroma. Season: June to October.
Dates
Egyptian Medjool and Siwi dates from Siwa Oasis. Soft, caramel-sweet, moisture 18–25%. Year-round availability from cold storage. HS 0804.10.
Yellow Onions
Export-grade Egyptian yellow onions with high dry matter content (12–16%), strong outer skins, and extended shelf life. EU-certified, available March through July from Upper and Middle Egypt.
Garlic
Egyptian dry garlic from Upper Egypt. High allicin content, large firm bulbs, strong pungency. Year-round from cold storage. HS 0703.20.
Frozen Mango
Egyptian Zebda mango IQF — frozen at peak ripeness. Brix base fruit 14–18°, ≤ 8% glazing. Available year-round. HS 0811.90.
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.
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.
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.
Documentation for UAE
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: UAE imposes zero import tariffs on most agricultural commodities under GCC customs union rules. Halal certification is mandatory for all food products.
Importing from Egypt to UAE
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to UAE?
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, Halal Certificate, GSO Standards, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to UAE?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Jebel Ali is approximately 6–9 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to UAE?
Standard requirements include: Halal Certificate, GSO Standards, UAE Food Safety Law, ESMA Certification. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to UAE?
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.