AfricaChemical Supplier & Exporter to Egypt
Egypt runs one of Africa's largest pharmaceutical industries, with manufacturers in 6th of October City and 10th of Ramadan producing generics for a population above 100 million and for export. That creates sustained demand for APIs, intermediates, impurity standards and QC reagents, alongside fertiliser, textile-dye, coatings and refining users around Alexandria and the Suez Canal Economic Zone. We ship from Gujarat and Mumbai to Ain Sokhna, Alexandria and Port Said, and register every consignment's details with the buyer so the ACID number and EDA paperwork are in place before loading.
Nhava Sheva / MundraAlexandria Sea 12–20 days Cairo International (CAI)Air 3–5 days
Main seaportsAlexandria, Port Said, Ain Sokhna
Cargo airportsCairo International (CAI)
Chemical regulatorEEAA (Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency)
Pharma regulatorEDA (Egyptian Drug Authority)
Transit from IndiaSea 12–20 · Air 3–5 days
CurrencyEgyptian Pound (EGP)
CapitalCairo
Trade agreementsMFN terms
What we supply to Egypt
Product divisions ranked by demand from Egypt's Generic pharmaceuticals, Fertilisers, Petrochemicals & refining sectors.
APIs & Bulk Drugs
Active pharmaceutical ingredients and bulk drugs sourced from Indian manufacturers, with…
385 products · EgyptPharma Intermediates & Building Blocks
Advanced and key starting materials, heterocycles, chiral building blocks and reagents fo…
9,200 products · EgyptImpurities & Reference Standards
Pharmacopoeial and non-pharmacopoeial impurities, metabolites, nitrosamines and working s…
27,990 products · EgyptIndustrial & Specialty Chemicals
Bulk and specialty chemicals for water treatment, coatings, textiles, polymers, agro, foo…
876 products · EgyptLaboratory Chemicals & Reagents
Analytical reagents, AR/GR and ACS-grade salts, acids, indicators, buffers and volumetric…
2,501 products · EgyptSolvents
HPLC, LC-MS, spectroscopy, AR and bulk industrial solvents - methanol, acetonitrile, IPA,…
590 products · EgyptInorganic Chemicals, Metals & Advanced Materials
Inorganic salts, high-purity metals and oxides, rare earth compounds, catalysts precursor…
5,224 products · EgyptLife Science & Biochemicals
Amino acids, buffers, enzymes and substrates, culture media components, detergents, stain…
2,723 products · EgyptImporting chemicals into Egypt
Sea shipments to Egypt must be pre-registered in the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system via the NAFEZA platform, and the ACID number must appear on shipping documents. Hazardous chemicals typically need approval from the EEAA and other competent ministries, while APIs and excipients are controlled by the Egyptian Drug Authority, which may require manufacturer registration and batch analysis. Dangerous goods must be declared under IMDG/IATA.
Key chemical-consuming industries
Generic pharmaceuticalsFertilisersPetrochemicals & refiningTextiles & dyesPaints & coatingsFood processing
Industrial & pharma hubs we ship to
10th of Ramadan City · 6th of October City · Alexandria · Suez Canal Economic Zone (Ain Sokhna) · Cairo
Documents supplied / typically required
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- ACID number (Advance Cargo Information via NAFEZA) on all documents
- EEAA / ministry approval for hazardous chemicals
- EDA import approval for APIs where applicable
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
Requirements depend on the product, quantity and end use. Our export desk confirms the document set with every quotation.
APIs & Bulk Drugs popular with Egypt buyers
Cities we deliver to in Egypt
Frequently asked questions — Egypt
How long does sea freight from India to Egypt take?
Ain Sokhna on the Red Sea is typically reached in about 12–16 days from Nhava Sheva or Mundra, while Alexandria or Port Said usually take 14–20 days, depending on vessel schedule and transhipment.
Why do you need an ACID number before shipping to Egypt?
Egyptian customs requires Advance Cargo Information registration for sea imports, and the ACID must be quoted on the invoice and bill of lading. Once we have it, we issue documents including a COA and a 16-section GHS-format SDS for every shipment.
Which Incoterms and currency do you use for Egyptian buyers?
We offer EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR and DAP Incoterms, usually invoiced in USD. Dangerous goods are packed to UN standards with IMDG or IATA declarations, and the EDA or EEAA approval stays with the importer.
Which Incoterms do you offer for shipments to Egypt?
We quote EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP and DAP depending on the product, mode and destination. DDP can be arranged case-by-case where local import rules allow.
What payment terms are available?
Standard terms are advance payment by telegraphic transfer (T/T). Letters of credit and other terms can be agreed for repeat or larger orders after due diligence.
Request a quote — delivery to Egypt
We reply within one business day with price, pack options, lead time and documentation.
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