Sourcing & Export

Sourcing & Export Services

One point of contact for buying Egyptian produce. We source from partner farms and packhouses and coordinate quality, documents and shipping to your specification.

Mandarins ready for export (illustrative stock photo)

A partner-based model

EL-SHIMY was established in 2016. We do not own farms or packing facilities: we work with partner farms and packhouses and manage the buying process on your behalf, so you deal with a single trading partner.

What we coordinate

  • Product & variety sourcing

    Fresh fruits and vegetables, plus selected IQF-frozen strawberries and berries.

  • Specification

    Variety, size, grade, packing, labelling and private-label needs.

  • Quality coordination

    Inspection at packing and pre-shipment checks agreed with you.

  • Export documentation

    Commercial and shipping documents, phytosanitary and origin certificates as required.

  • Shipping

    Sea, air and land freight with customs arrangements.

Who we work with

  • Importers
  • Wholesalers
  • Hotels & hospitality
  • Food distributors
  • Food manufacturers

Gulf countries are our first priority, followed by Asia.

How a quote works

Prices are quoted per request because they depend on season, volume, packing and freight.

  1. 1

    Send your enquiry

    Product, variety, size, packing, quantity, destination port and Incoterm.

  2. 2

    We confirm availability

    Matching partner farms and packhouses to your specification.

  3. 3

    Receive a written offer

    Specification, packing, terms and price in one document.

  4. 4

    Plan the shipment

    Packing, freight and documents coordinated to your schedule.

Tell us what you are looking for

Send the product, quantity and destination and we will come back with a specification-based offer.