The Egypt market for Indian hotel & restaurant supplies
Hotel projects in East and West Africa; Kenya PVoC applies to many consumer items.
Indian community in Egypt (Ministry of External Affairs estimate): 5,690 (NRI 5,407 + PIO 283).
Hotel & Restaurant Supplies specification for Egypt orders
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Stainless steel | 304 / 18-10 for cutlery and buffet; 201 for budget lines (typical) |
| Copperware | Hammered copper with stainless or tin lining for food contact (typical) |
| Gastronorm | GN 1/1 to 1/9, depths 20-200 mm per EN 631 (typical) |
| Ceramics | Stoneware/porcelain, lead- and cadmium-safe glazes (typical) |
| Chafing dishes | 6-9 L, fuel or electric, roll-top or lift-top (typical) |
Final values are agreed per contract and checked against the Egypt requirements below, then confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Import requirements in Egypt
| Requirement | Regulator | Document / registration |
|---|---|---|
| Factory/brand registration | GOEIC | GOEIC registration under Decree 43/2016 |
| Arabic labelling & standards | EOS / NFSA | Arabic labels; NFSA import clearance |
General guidance as of November 2026. Confirm with your customs broker or the regulator before shipping. Final regulatory decisions require professional verification.
Shipping hotel & restaurant supplies to Egypt
Typical sea transit from India: 12–18 d to Alexandria/Port Said; 8–12 d to Ain Sokhna (Red Sea) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days.
Supply window: Indian hotel & restaurant supplies is mainly produced or harvested Year-round; Year-round; hotel pre-opening & renovation cycles. Allow 12–18 d to Alexandria/Port Said; 8–12 d to Ain Sokhna (Red Sea) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea plus 5–10 days for inspection, export clearance and Egypt customs when you set delivery dates.
Container loading (estimate): 20' ~25-30 cbm, 40' HC ~60-68 cbm (volume-limited).
Quoted on FOB, FCA, CIF, DAP; CIF Egypt is the common choice for first orders.
Where buyers are in Egypt
| City | Port / airport | Buyer sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | Inland; Alexandria / El Dekheila (Med) and Ain Sokhna Port (Red Sea, ~120 km) / Port Said | HORECA, pharma importers & local formulators (APIs, excipients) |
| Alexandria | Port of Alexandria & El Dekheila Port (Egypt's largest Mediterranean port complex, ~60% of | HORECA, shipping agents & importers, textile/yarn buyers |
| Giza | Inland (Greater Cairo); Alexandria / Ain Sokhna · Cairo International (CAI); Sphinx Intern | hotel/HORECA, 6th of October industrial zone factories (textiles, pharma |
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to import hotel & restaurant supplies into Egypt?
Key requirements: Factory/brand registration — GOEIC (GOEIC registration under Decree 43/2016); Arabic labelling & standards — EOS / NFSA (Arabic labels; NFSA import clearance). Your customs broker confirms the full list for your HS line.
How long does shipping from India to Egypt take?
Typically 12–18 d to Alexandria/Port Said; 8–12 d to Ain Sokhna (Red Sea) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) days at sea (estimate).
Does Egypt have a trade agreement with India?
No FTA with India (Egypt is in COMESA/AfCFTA/Agadir, not with India). MFN tariffs [S7 — not mentioned] A preferential certificate of origin is needed to claim any reduced duty.
Which HS code applies to hotel & restaurant supplies from India?
Usually HS 732393. Egypt applies its own national tariff extension to the 6-digit code; confirm the full line with your broker.
Is copper serveware safe for food?
Only when lined with stainless steel or tin on food-contact surfaces. Unlined copper is decorative.
Can you supply a complete hotel F&B package?
Yes. Buffet ware, serveware, cutlery, crockery and glassware from different clusters, consolidated into one shipment.
Do you meet gastronorm sizes?
Yes, GN pans in standard EN 631 sizes and depths.
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