Who buys ghee in Alexandria
Buyer sectors in Alexandria relevant to ghee: HORECA.
- Trade hub: Port of Alexandria / El Dekheila, Alexandria Free Zone (Amreya), Borg El Arab industrial city, El Manshia / Attarin souks, Alexandria wholesale vegetable market (Nozha), Moharram Bey
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Ghee for Alexandria buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Milk fat | ≥ 99.5% (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.3-0.5% (typical; FSSAI limit 0.5%) |
| FFA (as oleic) | ≤ 1.4-3.0% (FSSAI; typical) |
| RM value | ≥ 24-28 per FSSAI state standards (typical) |
| Adulteration | No vegetable fat / animal body fat (Baudouin and sterol tests) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Clearing ghee into Egypt
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Factory/brand registration | GOEIC | GOEIC registration under Decree 43/2016 |
| Arabic labelling & standards | EOS / NFSA | Arabic labels; NFSA import clearance |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Alexandria?
Port of Alexandria / El Dekheila, Alexandria Free Zone (Amreya), Borg El Arab industrial city, El Manshia / Attarin souks, Alexandria wholesale vegetable market (Nozha), Moharram Bey.
Can you deliver ghee door-to-door in Alexandria?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Egypt handles customs clearance.
Which Egypt registration is needed?
Factory/brand registration (GOEIC); Arabic labelling & standards (EOS / NFSA).
Is ghee shelf-stable?
Yes, properly made ghee keeps 12-18 months at ambient temperature in sealed jars or tins.
What is the difference between cow and buffalo ghee?
Cow ghee is golden and granular; buffalo ghee is whiter with a different flavour and is preferred in some markets.
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Ghee for Alexandria: request a quote
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