Egyptian White Beans Exports to Iraq: Dry Bean Market Guide

Iraq is a solid regional market for Egyptian dry white beans. In 2023, Egypt shipped roughly 13,500 tonnes worth about US$18.7 million of dried white (navy/pea) beans to Iraq, where beans are a dietary staple across retail and foodservice. Egypt is the world’s #2 exporter of dried white beans, and its proximity, uniform calibres and competitive pricing make it a natural supplier to the Iraqi market. 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 Iraq

  • 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.
  • Iraq’s role: a solid regional market — ~13,500 t / ~US$18.7M in 2023.
  • Main use: retail staple, foodservice and canning.
  • Calibres: 180–200, 200–220, 220–240 beans/100 g — to buyer spec.
  • Main route: containerised (ambient) via Sokhna / Red Sea to Umm Qasr; overland options via Aqaba.
  • 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 Iraqi Market

Beans (fasolia) are a staple across Iraqi home cooking and foodservice, and Iraq relies on imports to meet demand. Egyptian white navy/pea beans deliver the uniform calibres, clean sorting and dependable supply that Iraqi importers and packers need, at prices that work for a value-driven market. Egypt’s regional proximity keeps freight and lead times short compared with distant origins.

The flow is well established: in 2023 Egypt supplied Iraq with roughly 13,500 tonnes of dried white beans worth about US$18.7 million. As the world’s #2 exporter of dried white beans, Egypt can back Iraqi importers with consistent quality and year-round availability from stored crop.

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 Iraq

  • Ports of loading: Sokhna and Adabiya (Red Sea); Alexandria / Damietta for combined routings.
  • Port of discharge: Umm Qasr; overland delivery via Aqaba (Jordan) on request.
  • 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: Red Sea / Gulf sailing to Umm Qasr; overland alternative for inland Iraq.

Iraqi Market Requirements

  • Phytosanitary certificate from Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture meeting Iraqi import conditions.
  • Conformity / food-safety: compliance with Iraqi standards (COSQC) and residue limits.
  • 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

PeriodActivityIraq 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 of stored crop

Frequently Asked Questions

How much white beans does Iraq buy from Egypt?

In 2023 Egypt supplied Iraq with roughly 13,500 tonnes of dried white beans worth about US$18.7 million — a solid regional market for Egyptian pulses.

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 Iraq?

In ambient (dry) 20-ft containers via the Red Sea to Umm Qasr, or overland via Aqaba, 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 Iraq?

A phytosanitary certificate meeting Iraqi import conditions, conformity with Iraqi standards (COSQC) and residue limits, a legalised 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 Iraq: Dry Bean Market Guide.” peitrade.com, 2026, https://peitrade.com/egyptian-white-beans-exports-to-iraq/

Sources: WITS/UN Comtrade Egypt dried kidney/white pea beans exports 2023 (Iraq ~US$18.7M / ~13,500 t, HS 0713.33); Tridge white-beans market overview (Egypt #2 exporter). HS code 0713.33.

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