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Buy from Egypt: Citrus, Cotton Textiles, Tiles, Fertiliser and Food

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Buy from Egypt: Africa’s factory on the Mediterranean

Updated October 2026Reading time 6 minBy Wigmore Trading
Ports on two seasFood, textiles & building materials

Egypt sits between Europe, the Gulf and Africa, with ports on both the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. It is the world’s biggest exporter of oranges, a major urea producer, and home to large textile, tile and food-processing industries. For West African buyers it is a short, often overlooked alternative to sourcing in Europe or Asia.

#1orange exporter in the world
4 portsAlexandria, Damietta, Port Said and Sokhna
Gizalong-staple cotton for premium textiles
Ureaa major fertiliser export

What buyers source from Egypt

Product Best for Tip
Oranges, mandarins & grapes Fruit importers and supermarkets Valencia oranges peak in spring; ship in reefers via Alexandria or Damietta
Cotton textiles, towels & bedding Hotels, retailers Ask for the Egyptian Cotton certification if you pay for “Egyptian cotton”
Ceramic & porcelain tiles Builders, hardware shops Order with spare boxes from the same batch to avoid shade differences
Urea & phosphate fertiliser Farmers, agro-dealers Check granule size and nitrogen content (46% N for urea)
Onions, garlic & dates Food distributors Seasonal; dates ship well in dry containers
Processed foods & frozen vegetables Distributors, caterers Arabic/English labels may need relabelling for your market
Shipping to Egypt is different

If you are buying from Egypt you need nothing special. If you are ever shipping into Egypt, every consignment needs an ACID number registered before it leaves, and the buyer must be registered on Egypt’s Nafeza platform.

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Questions buyers ask us

What are Egypt’s main exports for African buyers?
Citrus, cotton textiles, ceramic tiles, fertiliser, onions and processed foods.
How long does shipping from Egypt to Lagos take?
It depends on the service and whether it transships. We confirm sailings when we quote.
Is all “Egyptian cotton” really Egyptian?
No. Ask for certification under the Egyptian Cotton trademark if you are paying a premium for it.

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