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Food Storage Containers for buyers in Egypt

HDPE Bottles & Containers · North Africa · EN-EG

Food Storage Containers Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Egypt

Egypt is Africa's most populous Arab country and a major manufacturing and construction market, with the New Administrative Capital, the Suez Canal Economic Zone and large industrial cities around Cairo. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies food storage containers to Egypt — airtight PP and HDPE food storage containers and jars.

Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP)
Main ports
Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta, Sokhna
Sea transit from Gujarat
14–22 days
Import taxes
Customs duty plus VAT; ACI pre-registration required
Our hours (local)
24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Egypt working day is covered
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Quick answer

Who is a reliable food storage containers supplier and exporter for Egypt?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports food storage containers to buyers in Egypt, including 6th of October City, Mansoura, 10th of Ramadan City. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Alexandria with about 14–22 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Egypt needs food storage containers

Egypt is Africa's most populous Arab country and a major manufacturing and construction market, with the New Administrative Capital, the Suez Canal Economic Zone and large industrial cities around Cairo. Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta and Sokhna are the main ports.

HDPE bottles and jerry cans package milk, lubricants, agrochemicals, medicines and cleaners, and fillers use them by the pallet.

Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Egypt

A large domestic pharmaceutical industry uses glass bottles, vials and HDPE packaging.

In Egypt, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy food storage containers from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.

Who buys food storage containers: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals

Agriculture & grain handling in Egypt

Nile Delta and Upper Egypt farming needs grain storage, conveyors and irrigation pumps.

In Egypt, grain traders & reserves and flour, rice & feed mills buy food storage containers from us mainly for agrochemicals and industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Who buys food storage containers: Grain traders & reserves · Flour, rice & feed mills · Seed processors · Irrigation

FMCG, beverages & packaging in Egypt

Egypt's food, beverage and personal-care producers need packaging in volume — preforms, HDPE containers, glass jars and drums — with closures matched and supply planned around production runs.

In Egypt, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy food storage containers from us mainly for cosmetics and personal care and household cleaners.

Who buys food storage containers: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers

Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Egypt

Chemical and fertiliser plants in Egypt handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.

In Egypt, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy food storage containers from us mainly for dairy and beverages and lubricants and motor oils.

Who buys food storage containers: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors

Typical uses: Dairy and beverages · Lubricants and motor oils · Agrochemicals and industrial chemicals · Pharmaceuticals · Cosmetics and personal care · Household cleaners.

Top 13 cities for food storage containers in Egypt

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of food storage containers. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

  1. 01Food Storage Containers in 6th of October Cityvia Alexandria · 1 day by roadIndustrial city west of Cairo with pharmaceutical, food and vehicle-assembly plants.Pharmaceuticals & healthcareFMCG, beverages & packagingAutomotive & workshops
  2. 02Food Storage Containers in Mansouravia Damietta · 1 day by roadDelta agricultural and food-processing centre.FMCG, beverages & packagingAgriculture & grain handling
  3. 03Food Storage Containers in 10th of Ramadan Cityvia Port Said · 1 day by roadOne of Egypt's largest industrial cities, with engineering, textile and food factories.FMCG, beverages & packagingChemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  4. 04Food Storage Containers in Tantavia Alexandria · 1 day by roadDelta city with cottonseed-oil and soap production and agricultural trade.FMCG, beverages & packagingAgriculture & grain handling
  5. 05Food Storage Containers in Cairovia Alexandria · 1 day by roadAfrica's largest city, with new-capital construction, pharmaceutical plants and huge wholesale markets.Pharmaceuticals & healthcareFMCG, beverages & packaging
  6. 06Food Storage Containers in Alexandriaport: AlexandriaEgypt's main port, with refineries, petrochemicals and edible-oil refining.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsFMCG, beverages & packaging
  7. 07Food Storage Containers in Ain Sokhnaport: SokhnaSuez Canal Economic Zone port with steel, petrochemical and fertiliser projects.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  8. 08Food Storage Containers in Port Saidport: Port SaidCanal port and container transhipment hub with a busy trading zone.FMCG, beverages & packaging
  9. 09Food Storage Containers in Suezvia Sokhna · 1 day by roadRefineries and fertiliser plants at the southern end of the canal.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  10. 10Food Storage Containers in Damiettaport: DamiettaPort city famous for furniture making, with fertiliser and gas plants nearby.Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals
  11. 11Food Storage Containers in Assiutvia Alexandria · 2 days by roadUpper Egypt agricultural capital with cement and fertiliser plants.Agriculture & grain handling
  12. 12Food Storage Containers in Beni Suefvia Alexandria · 1–2 days by roadOne of Egypt's main cement-producing areas.Agriculture & grain handling
  13. 13Food Storage Containers in Aswanvia Sokhna · 2–3 days by roadHigh Dam hydropower, Benban solar park, sugar cane and mining.Agriculture & grain handling

Importing food storage containers into Egypt: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Egypt — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendFriday–Saturday
Our office hours in your time24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Egypt working day is covered
Country calling code+20 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesArabic; we correspond in English
CurrencyEgyptian pound (EGP); quotations in USD
Customs systemNafeza single window with ACI pre-registration
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundRamadan and the Eid holidays (dates move about 11 days earlier each year), when working hours shorten and clearance can slow

Food Storage Containers specifications for Egypt

Typical specification range for hdpe bottles & containers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Egypt's import requirements.

Capacity range30 ml to 20 litres
MaterialsHDPE, PP, LDPE; food-grade on request
ClosuresScrew, flip-top, tamper-evident, child-resistant, trigger sprayers
DecorationScreen printing, labelling, in-mould labelling

Standards: FDA 21 CFR 177.1520, EU 10/2011, IS 10146 or the standard your project specifies. Shipments need ACI pre-registration on the Nafeza platform; some products also need GOEIC factory registration.

Price, duties & landed cost in Egypt

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in Egyptian pound (EGP) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Alexandria
Import taxesCustoms duty plus VAT; ACI pre-registration required
Import conformityShipments need ACI pre-registration on the Nafeza platform; some products also need GOEIC factory registration.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.

Packing for shipment to Egypt

Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.

How to order

How to import food storage containers into Egypt

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

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FAQ

Food Storage Containers in Egypt — frequently asked questions

Do you export food storage containers to Egypt?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports food storage containers from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Egypt, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Egypt do you deliver food storage containers to?

We deliver anywhere in Egypt. The cities with the highest demand for food storage containers are 6th of October City, Mansoura, 10th of Ramadan City, Tanta, Cairo, Alexandria, Ain Sokhna, Port Said, Suez, Damietta, Assiut, Beni Suef and Aswan, because of their pharmaceuticals & healthcare, fmcg, beverages & packaging, automotive & workshops industries.

How long does delivery of food storage containers to Egypt take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Alexandria is about 14–22 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does food storage containers cost in Egypt?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the food storage containers you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Egyptian pound. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to food storage containers in Egypt?

Customs duty plus VAT; ACI pre-registration required. Shipments need ACI pre-registration on the Nafeza platform; some products also need GOEIC factory registration. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Egypt?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Egypt, so standard (MFN) duty applies to food storage containers. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine food storage containers with other products in one shipment to Egypt?

Yes. Food Storage Containers can be consolidated with other hdpe bottles & containers and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Are your HDPE bottles food-grade?

Food-grade virgin HDPE compliant with FDA and EU food-contact rules is available for dairy, water and food applications.

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