Premium Egyptian Herbs & Seeds
Specialized processor and exporter of certified medical herbs, aromatic plants, spices, and agricultural seeds. Direct maritime dispatch from Alexandria Port to Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Mediterranean ports.
Strict EU Food Safety & Pesticide MRL Compliance
Every export shipment is backed by comprehensive GC-MS / LC-MS laboratory screening complying with European Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, microbiological safety, and EUR.1 movement certificates.
Sortex Purity 99.5%+ & Machine Dry Processing
Supplying leading European tea blenders, pharmaceutical extraction facilities, spice packers, and food manufacturers with customized cuts, TBC grades, and whole flowers.
Supplying European Industry with Authentic Egyptian Botanicals
Founded in Alexandria in 1980, Al Sharif Co. for Export & Import has built over four decades of international trading excellence. We bridge the rich fertile agricultural soil of the Nile River Valley directly with European food processing conglomerates, spice repackers, herbal tea houses, and botanical extractors.
Direct Nile Sourcing
Direct contract farming in Fayoum, Beni Suef, Minya, and Aswan.Tailored B2B Packaging
Multi-wall Kraft bags with PE liners, big bags, and customized private labels.Advanced Machine Drying
Preserves essential volatile oils, natural vivid colors, and aromatic profiles.Certified Food Safety
Full compliance with ISO 22000:2018, ISO 9001:2015, and Codex HACCP.
ISO & HACCP Certified
Audited & accredited for international exportOur Core Agricultural Export Range
Explore our specialized Egyptian agricultural commodities across 4 core departments, cultivated, mechanically processed, and graded specifically for European industrial procurement.
Calendula Flowers
- Available Forms: Whole / Petals / TBC
- Purity: Min 99% Sortex
- Origin: Fayoum, Egypt
- Compliance: EU MRL Certified
Golden Sesame Seeds
- Purity: Sortex 99.5% & 99.9%
- Oil Content: Min 48% - 52%
- ETO Compliance: 100% ETO Free (EU Standard)
- Container Load: ~19 MT / 20ft FCL
Basil Crushed
- Available Forms: Crushed 1-4mm / TBC
- Purity: Min 99.5%
- Volatile Oil: Min 0.6%
- Compliance: Low Ash / Steam Treated
Caraway Seeds
- Grades: Sortex 99.5% / 99.8%
- Volatile Oil: Min 2.5% - 3.5%
- Moisture: Max 10%
- Container Load: ~18 MT / 20ft FCL
Hibiscus Flowers
- Grades: Whole Flowers / Sifting / TBC
- Acidity: High Natural Anthocyanins
- Purity: Min 98.5%
- Container Load: ~5 MT / 20ft FCL
Cumin Seeds
- Grades: Machine Cleaned 99% / Sortex 99.5%
- Volatile Oil: Min 2.5% - 3.5%
- Moisture: Max 9%
- Container Load: ~14 MT / 20ft FCL
Chamomile Flowers
- Grades: Whole / Pollen / TBC
- PA/TA Testing: EU 2020/2040 Tested
- Chamazulene: High Active Content
- Packaging: 12.5kg / 15kg Cartons
Pumpkin Seeds
- Types: Snow White In-Shell / Shine Skin
- Sizes: 11mm, 12mm, 13mm+
- Purity: Min 99% Sortex
- Container Load: ~11 MT / 20ft FCL
Internationally Certified for European Market Access
Exporting to the European Union demands uncompromising safety, laboratory compliance, and transparent documentation. Al Sharif operates under stringent certified management systems accredited by EGAC and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
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ISO 22000:2018 - Food Safety Management System (Cert #10502FSMS025)
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ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management System (Cert #09502QMS044)
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HACCP System - Codex Alimentarius CAC/RCP 1-1969 Rev 4 (2003)
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EU Regulation 396/2005 - Strict Pesticide Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)
Food Safety Management
Certified for export and import of agricultural products including medical and aromatic plants.
View Certificate PDFQuality Management System
Accredited quality protocols governing farm procurement, Sortex cleaning, and international packaging.
View Certificate PDFHazard Analysis & Critical Control Points
Certified by IQC-GE Global Engineering for hazard prevention, metal detection, and hygiene.
Visual Tour & Photo Gallery
Take a glimpse inside Al Sharif Co.'s export processing plants in Alexandria, optical Sortex cleaning lines, dehydration facilities, and contracted agricultural lands across the Nile Delta.
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Strategic Proximity to European Ports
Headquartered directly in Alexandria, Egypt's premier maritime hub on the Mediterranean Sea, Al Sharif provides European buyers with unmatched lead times and cost-efficient shipping.
Rapid Transit Times
Direct container sailings from Alexandria Port reach Piraeus, Genoa, and Valencia in 3-5 days, and Rotterdam, Hamburg, or Antwerp in 7-9 days.
EUR.1 Tariff Exemption
We issue authentic EUR.1 movement certificates under the EU-Egypt Association Agreement, granting zero or preferential customs duty tariffs.
Flexible FCL & LCL Shipments
Full Container Loads (20ft FCL & 40ft HC), mixed botanical containers, and consolidated shipments with customized palletization and labeling.
Partner with Egypt's Established Botanical Exporter
Procuring for European manufacturing, packaging? Request our latest seasonal harvest price list, technical specifications, and physical lab samples.