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Sugar Supplier in Egypt

Thailand ICUMSA 45 Β· Raw Sugar Β· Organic Cane Sugar

Kanthararom Sugar exports premium Thai sugar to Egypt importers, distributors, wholesalers, and food manufacturers. Direct factory supply with shipments arranged via Alexandria based on destination port and schedule.

Market Size
3+ million MT annual consumption
Ocean Transit
22-28 days
Import Duty
Regulated by GASC (General Authority for Supply Commodities); duties vary with local crop balance
Currency
EGP (Egyptian Pound)

Egypt Sugar Market Overview

Egypt combines domestic cane and beet production with substantial imports to meet consumption from food manufacturing, beverage, and confectionery sectors. The state GASC runs periodic tenders for refined sugar, while private food groups and traders import through commercial channels. Alexandria and Port Said are the main entry points.

Thailand supplies both raw sugar to Egyptian refineries and refined grades to private food groups, with GASC tenders representing a major periodic opportunity.

Export-Ready Sugar Products for Egypt

We supply the full range of export-grade Thai sugar to Egypt. Buyers typically select from the grades below based on application β€” refining, industrial food manufacturing, retail distribution, or private label.

Logistics & Export Handling to Egypt

Shipments depart from Laem Chabang and Bangkok Port in Thailand. Export logistics are arranged based on destination port and shipment schedule, with standard Incoterms FOB, CIF, and CNF available.

Destination Ports in Egypt

  • Alexandria
  • Port Said (East)
  • Damietta
  • Sokhna

Shipping Lines Serving Egypt

MaerskMSCCMA CGMHapag-Lloyd

Packaging for Egypt Buyers

  • 50kg PP bags
  • Bulk vessel for state refiners

Import Documentation for Egypt

We prepare all Thai-side export documentation. Your appointed customs broker in Egypt handles the import-side clearance. Typical documentation required by Egypt authorities:

  • 1GOEIC (General Organization for Export and Import Control) inspection
  • 2Egyptian Standards Organization conformity
  • 3Phytosanitary certificate
  • 4Halal certification (mandatory)
  • 5Certificate of Origin

Why Source Thai Sugar for Egypt?

Strong cane supply base

Thailand is a top global sugar exporter with a deep supply of Thai-grown cane across the Isaan and Central regions.

Large-scale production

Combined 4,340 tons/day capacity across 9 facilities β€” sized for containers and vessel parcels alike.

Export-experienced handling

Documentation, inspection, port handling, and shipping-line relationships built over 20+ years of export to 50+ countries.

Packaging flexibility

50kg bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, bulk vessel, and private-label retail β€” all supported from a single supplier.

Consistent bulk supply

Year-round availability with 300-day operating windows across our production network.

ASEAN / FTA advantages

Where applicable, preferential Certificate of Origin forms reduce duty exposure for qualifying importers.

Why Buyers in Egypt Choose Kanthararom Sugar

  • Thailand-based supplier and exporter with a registered manufacturing presence in Nakhon Ratchasima β€” not a reseller or trader.
  • Direct access to a large Thai sugarcane network with 8,000+ partner farms across the country's sugarcane belt.
  • Support for bulk container and vessel orders to Egypt β€” from single-container trial orders to multi-vessel contracts.
  • Full export documentation support: B/L, COO, COA, phytosanitary, health certificates, Halal and organic certifications where applicable.
  • Responsive export sales handling with 24-hour quotation turnaround on qualified RFQs.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Sugar Export to Egypt

Do you export sugar to Egypt?
Yes. Kanthararom Sugar regularly ships ICUMSA 45 refined sugar, raw sugar, and specialty grades from Thailand to Egypt importers, distributors, and food manufacturers. Containers and bulk vessels are arranged through Alexandria and other major Egypt ports.
What sugar types are available for buyers in Egypt?
Buyers in Egypt typically source the following grades from our Thai operations: Raw sugar, ICUMSA 45. We also supply organic cane sugar, liquid sugar, brown sugar, and powdered sugar β€” all direct from our Nakhon Ratchasima facility.
Can you supply bulk ICUMSA 45 to Egypt?
Yes. We supply ICUMSA 45 in 50kg PP bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, and bulk vessel quantities. Standard container shipments are 25 MT (1 Γ— 20ft); larger buyers move vessel parcels of 5,000 MT and above. Shipment is arranged to Alexandria, Port Said (East), Damietta, Sokhna based on your preference.
What packaging options are available for Egypt shipments?
Our Egypt buyers most commonly use: 50kg PP bags, Bulk vessel for state refiners. Private label retail packaging (1kg, 2kg, 5kg) is available for distributors and supermarket chains β€” we coordinate design and printing in-house.
Can you support private label or distributor orders into Egypt?
Yes. We operate a full OEM / private label program: custom branded packaging, design coordination, in-house printing, and container-minimum orders. Distributors and retail groups in Egypt can launch a branded sugar line with a single container commitment (~25 MT).
What import documentation does Egypt require?
Key import requirements include: GOEIC (General Organization for Export and Import Control) inspection; Egyptian Standards Organization conformity; Phytosanitary certificate. We handle all Thai-side export documentation; your appointed customs broker handles the import-side clearance in Egypt.
How do importers in Egypt request a quotation?
Send an RFQ via our contact form or WhatsApp with: preferred grade (ICUMSA 45, raw, organic, etc.), quantity in MT, destination port in Egypt, packaging preference, and Incoterms (FOB / CIF / CNF). Our export team replies with a firm quotation, lead time, and document pack within 24 hours.

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