Export from Egypt & Sudan to the UK
Post-Brexit, the UK has its own food safety framework separate from the EU, while maintaining similar standards. We supply UK importers, supermarket chains, and food manufacturers with Egyptian fresh produce, frozen IQF, dried herbs, and bulk agricultural commodities.
Products We Export to United Kingdom
UK demand for Egyptian strawberries, garlic, and dried herbs is well-established. UK buyers increasingly seek supply chain transparency and ethical sourcing documentation.
Strawberries
Export-grade Egyptian strawberries from Nubaria and Kafr El-Sheikh. Festival and Fortuna varieties, Brix 7–9°, deep red colour. Sea-freight and air-freight supply, November to March.
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.
Garlic
Egyptian dry garlic from Upper Egypt. High allicin content, large firm bulbs, strong pungency. Year-round from cold storage. HS 0703.20.
Dried Basil
Egyptian dried sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Cut & Sifted and powder forms. Moisture ≤ 10%, vibrant green colour. HS 0910.99.
Dried Parsley
Egyptian dried flat-leaf parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Bright green colour, moisture ≤ 10%. Cut & Sifted and powder. Major EU herb importer grade.
Frozen Mango
Egyptian Zebda mango IQF — frozen at peak ripeness. Brix base fruit 14–18°, ≤ 8% glazing. Available year-round. HS 0811.90.
Navel Oranges
Premium extra-class Washington Navel oranges from the Nile Delta. Brix 10–13°, full EU phytosanitary compliance, cold-chain continuity from grove to vessel. Season: November to April.
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.
Documentation for United Kingdom
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Post-Brexit UK requires separate UK Phytosanitary certificates (not EU PHYTO). DEFRA Border Control Posts handle UK agricultural imports. UK-Egypt trade deal is in negotiation.
Importing from Egypt to United Kingdom
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to United Kingdom?
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, UK Phytosanitary Certificate, DEFRA compliance, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to United Kingdom?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Felixstowe 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 United Kingdom?
Standard requirements include: UK Phytosanitary Certificate, DEFRA compliance, BRC Global Standard, ISO 22000. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to United Kingdom?
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.