Egyptian White Beans Exports to Libya: Dry Bean Guide

Libya is a close regional market for Egyptian dry white beans. As a neighbouring country that imports most of its pulses, Libya draws naturally on Egyptian supply, with both sea and overland routes available. White beans are a staple of Libyan home cooking, and Egypt — the world’s #2 exporter of dried white beans — offers uniform calibres, clean sorting, competitive pricing and short lead times. 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 Libya

  • 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.
  • Libya’s role: a close neighbouring market importing most of its pulses.
  • Main use: retail staple and foodservice.
  • Calibres: 180–200, 200–220, 220–240 beans/100 g — to buyer spec.
  • Main route: containerised (ambient) sea to Benghazi, Misrata and Tripoli; overland via Salloum where used.
  • 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 Libyan Market

Libya imports the large majority of its food, including pulses, and its proximity to Egypt makes Egyptian white beans a logical, low-lead-time source. Egyptian navy/pea beans provide the uniform calibres, clean machine-sorted quality and dependable supply that Libyan importers and distributors need, at competitive prices. Both direct sea calls and overland routing keep the supply line flexible.

As the world’s #2 exporter of dried white beans, Egypt can back Libyan buyers with consistent quality and year-round availability from stored crop — a reliable regional origin.

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 Libya

  • Ports of loading: Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said.
  • Ports of discharge: Benghazi, Misrata, Tripoli; overland via Salloum where used.
  • 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.
  • Transit: short Mediterranean sailing or overland — fast, low-cost freight.

Libyan Market Requirements

  • Phytosanitary certificate from Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture meeting Libyan import conditions.
  • Food-safety compliance: residue/contaminant and health documentation as required.
  • Documentation: certificate of origin (often legalised), commercial invoice, packing list, weight/quality certificate.
  • Quality assurance: HACCP / ISO 22000 at the cleaning/packing facility; fumigation certificate as required.
  • Labeling: Arabic labeling with product, calibre, net weight, crop year, producer and lot code.

Crop & Shipping Calendar

PeriodActivityLibya notes
Sep–NovEgyptian dry-bean harvest & cleaningNew-crop contracting; best availability
Nov–FebPeak shipping of new cropImporters stock for retail demand
Mar–AugShipping from storageYear-round supply; pre-Ramadan demand peaks

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Libya import Egyptian white beans?

Yes. Libya imports most of its pulses and, as Egypt’s neighbour, draws naturally on Egyptian supply via both sea and overland routes. Egypt is the world’s #2 exporter of dried white beans.

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 Libya?

In ambient (dry) 20-ft containers by sea to Benghazi, Misrata or Tripoli, or overland via Salloum, 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 Libya?

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

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Building a Libya white-bean program? PEI Trade supplies dried white navy/pea beans in your calibre and purity spec, machine-cleaned and optically sorted, in 25/50 kg bags with full documentation and ambient container or overland delivery to Benghazi, Misrata and Tripoli. Tell us your calibre, volume and delivery window for a competitive offer.

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

Sources: Tridge white-beans market overview (Egypt #2 exporter); IndexBox MENA dry-bean market overview (regional import demand). Country-level Libya volume qualitative. HS code 0713.33.

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