Egypt · Specialty Chemicals

Specialty Chemicals supply to Egypt

The specialty chemicals division counts 876 products, and each one can be quoted for delivery to Egypt. Locally, the main users are in generic pharmaceuticals, fertilisers and petrochemicals & refining. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as 10th of Ramadan City, 6th of October City and Alexandria. Typical customers for this division are water treatment companies, paint and coatings manufacturers and textile processors.

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876products in this division

12–20 dsea transit from India

3–5 dair freight

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Supplying specialty chemicals to Egypt

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 12–20 days to Alexandria and Port Said. Air cargo to Cairo International (CAI) takes 3–5 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is EEAA (Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency). Our export desk lines up the COA, GHS SDS and shipping documents to match. Common grades for this division are Technical / industrial, Food grade (FCC / IP), Feed grade and Cosmetic grade.

Grades in this division

Technical / industrialFood grade (FCC / IP)Feed gradeCosmetic gradePharma grade (where applicable)Customer specification

Chemical compliance in Egypt

Authority	EEAA (Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency)
Seaports	Alexandria, Port Said, Ain Sokhna
Airports	Cairo International (CAI)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

All sea shipments to Egypt must be registered in the Advance Cargo Information system through the NAFEZA platform before loading, and the ACID number has to appear on the invoice, packing list and bill of lading. Send us the ACID as soon as it is issued. Hazardous chemicals generally need approval from the EEAA and other competent ministries. APIs and excipients are controlled by the Egyptian Drug Authority, which may require manufacturer registration and batch analysis. Dangerous goods are declared under IMDG or IATA rules.

From order to delivery

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
12–20 daysOcean transit to Alexandria
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: EEAA (Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency).

Indicative total by sea: 19–37 days

By air: about 7–15 days in total.

Documents for Egypt

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

Categories in specialty chemicals

Water Treatment Chemicals 18 Food Additives & Pharma Excipients 16 Cosmetic Ingredients, Waxes & Oils 29 Dyes & Pigments 38 Polymers & Resins 223Monomers & Crosslinking Agents 79 Polymer Additives, Initiators & Plasticizers 58 Flavour & Fragrance Chemicals 283Essential Oils 68 Industrial Acids, Alkalis & Salts 26 Agrochemicals & Plant Growth Regulators 27 Specialty Industrial Chemicals 11

A selection we ship to Egypt

A rotating sample from the division. Every product in the catalogue can be quoted for this destination.

Full specialty chemicals range

Isopulegol, 98%

CAS: 89-79-2
Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O
MW: 154.25 g/mol

ZX-018296

Isovaleraldehyde, 98%

CAS: 590-86-3
Formula: C₅H₁₀O
MW: 86.13 g/mol

ZX-018297

L-(+)-Lactic acid, ≥90%

CAS: 79-33-4
Formula: C₃H₆O₃
MW: 90.08 g/mol

ZX-018301

Lactic acid, 85%

CAS: 50-21-5
Formula: C₃H₆O₃
MW: 90.08 g/mol

ZX-018302

Lauric acid, 99%

CAS: 143-07-7
Formula: C₁₂H₂₄O₂
MW: 200.32 g/mol

ZX-018303

Lauryl alcohol, 99%

CAS: 112-53-8
Formula: C₁₂H₂₆O
MW: 186.33 g/mol

ZX-018304

Levulinic acid, 98%

CAS: 123-76-2
Formula: C₅H₈O₃
MW: 116.11 g/mol

ZX-018308

Linallyl acetate

CAS: 115-95-7
Formula: C₁₂H₂₀O₂
MW: 196.29 g/mol

ZX-018310

Linallyl anthranilate

CAS: 7149-26-0
Formula: C₁₇H₂₃NO₂
MW: 273.37 g/mol

ZX-018311

Linallyl benzoate

CAS: 126-64-7
Formula: C₁₇H₂₂O₂
MW: 258.35 g/mol

ZX-018312

Linallyl butyrate

CAS: 78-36-4
Formula: C₁₄H₂₄O₂
MW: 224.34 g/mol

ZX-018313

Linallyl cinnamate

CAS: 78-37-5
Formula: C₁₉H₂₄O₂
MW: 284.4 g/mol

ZX-018314

Questions

Specialty Chemicals for Egypt

Do you ship specialty chemicals to Egypt?

Yes. We ship by sea to Alexandria and Port Said, by air cargo or by express courier depending on quantity and urgency. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.

Which documents come with a specialty chemicals shipment to Egypt?

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis and SDS as standard, plus the bill of lading or air waybill and a certificate of origin. Anything specific to EEAA (Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency) is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to Egypt take?

Allow 12–20 days for ocean transit or 3–5 days by air, plus packing, export clearance and import clearance. The timeline on this page shows each stage.

Can you supply industrial chemicals on a scheduled delivery plan?

Yes. For regular consumption we can agree a call-off schedule, for example monthly or quarterly shipments against an annual volume. This lets us plan production and reserve consistent lots. Share your forecast, pack type and destination port, and we will propose shipment intervals and Incoterms that fit your storage capacity.

Do you offer samples before a bulk order of a specialty chemical?

For most products we can send a representative sample so your team can test it in the actual process, such as a dyeing trial, a resin cure or a fragrance blend. Samples go by courier with an SDS. Once approved, the bulk lot is matched to the sample specification and the COA confirms it.

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