Egyptian White Beans Exports to Turkey: Dry Bean Market Guide

Turkey is the single largest destination for Egyptian dry white beans. In 2023, Egypt shipped roughly 37,900 tonnes worth about US$46 million of dried white (navy/pea) beans to Turkey — more than to any other market. Egypt is the world’s #2 exporter of dried white beans, and Turkey’s canning and food-processing industry is a natural, high-volume home for that crop. This guide covers grades and specifications, logistics, market requirements, the crop calendar, and how to open a supply program. HS code 0713.33.

Quick Answer: Egyptian White Beans to Turkey

  • Product: dried white (navy / pea) beans, Phaseolus vulgaris — machine-cleaned, calibrated (HS 0713.33).
  • Egypt’s position: world’s #2 exporter of dried white beans.
  • Turkey’s role: Egypt’s single largest white-bean market — ~37,900 t / ~US$46M in 2023.
  • Main use: canning (beans in tomato sauce) and food processing.
  • Calibres: commonly 180–200, 200–220, 220–240 beans/100 g — to buyer spec.
  • Main route: containerised (ambient) from Alexandria / Damietta to Mersin and Istanbul (Ambarlı).
  • Packing: 25 / 50 kg PP bags; ~25 MT per 20-ft container.
  • Incoterms: FOB / CIF / CFR — confirm per booking.

Why Egyptian White Beans Work for the Turkish Market

White beans — kuru fasulye — are a staple of the Turkish diet, and Turkey runs a large canning and packing industry that needs consistent, well-calibrated dry beans in volume. Domestic production doesn’t cover demand, so Turkey imports heavily, and Egypt is its leading supplier. Egyptian navy/pea beans offer uniform sieve sizes, clean machine-sorted quality and competitive pricing, with a short Mediterranean shipping leg that keeps freight low.

The scale is significant: in 2023 Egypt supplied Turkey with roughly 37,900 tonnes of dried white beans worth about US$46 million — the largest single-market flow in Egypt’s white-bean trade. As the world’s #2 exporter of dried white beans, Egypt can support both Turkish canners and re-export programmes year-round.

Grades & Specifications

ParameterTypical export spec
TypeWhite navy / pea beans (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Calibre180–200 / 200–220 / 220–240 beans per 100 g (to buyer spec)
Purity99.5%+ machine-cleaned; Sortex/optical-sorted; hand-picked on request
Moisture≤ 14–16%
DefectsLow tolerance for split, broken, discoloured & foreign matter (to spec)
CropCurrent crop year stated on documents

For full product background see the Egyptian white beans export guide and the Egyptian dry beans / legumes export report.

Logistics: Egypt to Turkey

  • Ports of loading: Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said.
  • Ports of discharge: Mersin and Istanbul (Ambarlı / Haydarpaşa), onward inland.
  • Container: ambient (dry) 20-ft container — no cold chain needed for dry pulses.
  • Packing: 25 kg or 50 kg PP/laminated bags; ~25 MT per 20-ft; palletised on request.
  • Transit: short eastern-Mediterranean sailing — fast, low-cost freight.

Turkish Market Requirements

  • Phytosanitary certificate from Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture meeting Turkish import conditions.
  • Food-safety compliance: pesticide-residue and contaminant limits to Turkish/EU-aligned standards.
  • Documentation: certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, weight/quality certificate.
  • Quality assurance: HACCP / ISO 22000 at the cleaning/packing facility; fumigation certificate as required.
  • Labeling: product, calibre, net weight, crop year, producer and lot code.

Crop & Shipping Calendar

PeriodActivityTurkey notes
Sep–NovEgyptian dry-bean harvest & cleaningNew-crop contracting; best availability
Nov–FebPeak shipping of new cropCanners stock ahead of demand
Mar–AugShipping from storageYear-round supply of stored crop

Frequently Asked Questions

How much white beans does Turkey buy from Egypt?

In 2023 Egypt supplied Turkey with roughly 37,900 tonnes of dried white beans worth about US$46 million — the single largest destination in Egypt’s white-bean trade.

What calibres of Egyptian white beans are available?

Common export calibres are 180–200, 200–220 and 220–240 beans per 100 g, machine-cleaned and optically sorted to buyer specification.

How are Egyptian white beans shipped to Turkey?

In ambient (dry) 20-ft containers from Alexandria or Damietta to Mersin and Istanbul, packed in 25 or 50 kg PP bags at around 25 MT per container — no cold chain required.

What documents are required to import Egyptian white beans into Turkey?

A phytosanitary certificate meeting Turkish import conditions, residue/contaminant compliance, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, weight/quality certificate, and a fumigation certificate where required.

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PEI Trade. “Egyptian White Beans Exports to Turkey: Dry Bean Market Guide.” peitrade.com, 2026, https://peitrade.com/egyptian-white-beans-exports-to-turkey/

Sources: WITS/UN Comtrade Egypt dried kidney/white pea beans exports 2023 (Turkey ~US$46.3M / ~37,928 t, top destination, HS 0713.33); Tridge white-beans market overview (Egypt #2 exporter). HS code 0713.33.

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