Export from Egypt & Sudan to Vietnam
Vietnam's rapidly growing food processing and manufacturing sector is an emerging market for Egyptian and Sudanese agricultural commodities. Vietnamese food manufacturers source sesame seeds, frozen IQF, and specialty ingredients from Egyptian origins.
Products We Export to Vietnam
Vietnam's food export sector — particularly in processed foods and condiments — uses Egyptian sesame seeds as a key raw material input.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Documentation for Vietnam
Logistics & Terms
Trade Note: Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) regulates plant-origin imports. Import permits required for certain agricultural categories.
Importing from Egypt to Vietnam
How do I import agricultural products from Egypt to Vietnam?
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, MARD Vietnam Compliance, Ministry of Health Import Registration, CoA, and Bill of Lading. Standard incoterms: CIF, CFR, FOB.
What is the transit time from Egypt to Vietnam?
Transit from Egyptian ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta) to Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 21–26 days. Lead time from confirmed order to loading is 7–21 days depending on the product.
What certifications are required for importing to Vietnam?
Standard requirements include: MARD Vietnam Compliance, Ministry of Health Import Registration, ISO 22000. We prepare all documentation as standard — buyers do not need to arrange this separately.
What is the minimum order for exports to Vietnam?
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.