Egyptian White Beans Exports to Morocco: Dry Bean Guide

Morocco is a significant North African market for Egyptian dry white beans. In 2023, Egypt shipped roughly 14,200 tonnes worth about US$18.6 million of dried white (navy/pea) beans to Morocco, where beans (loubia) are a household staple. Egypt is the world’s #2 exporter of dried white beans, and its uniform calibres, clean sorting and competitive pricing suit Moroccan packers and the retail trade. 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 Morocco

  • 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.
  • Morocco’s role: a significant North African market — ~14,200 t / ~US$18.6M in 2023.
  • Main use: retail staple (loubia), foodservice and canning.
  • Calibres: 180–200, 200–220, 220–240 beans/100 g — to buyer spec.
  • Main route: containerised (ambient) from Alexandria / Damietta to Casablanca and Tanger Med.
  • 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 Moroccan Market

White beans are a staple of Moroccan cuisine, and domestic production doesn’t cover national demand, so Morocco imports steadily. Egyptian navy/pea beans deliver the uniform sieve sizes, clean machine-sorted quality and dependable supply that Moroccan packers and retailers require, at competitive prices. The western-Mediterranean sea leg is straightforward and cost-effective.

The flow is meaningful: in 2023 Egypt supplied Morocco with roughly 14,200 tonnes of dried white beans worth about US$18.6 million. As the world’s #2 exporter of dried white beans, Egypt can back Moroccan buyers 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 Morocco

  • Ports of loading: Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said.
  • Ports of discharge: Casablanca and Tanger Med, 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.
  • Transit: western-Mediterranean sailing — straightforward, cost-effective freight.

Moroccan Market Requirements

  • Phytosanitary certificate from Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture meeting ONSSA import conditions.
  • Food-safety compliance: residue and contaminant limits to Moroccan/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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much white beans does Morocco buy from Egypt?

In 2023 Egypt supplied Morocco with roughly 14,200 tonnes of dried white beans worth about US$18.6 million — a significant North African 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 Morocco?

In ambient (dry) 20-ft containers from Alexandria or Damietta to Casablanca and Tanger Med, 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 Morocco?

A phytosanitary certificate meeting ONSSA 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 Morocco: Dry Bean Guide.” peitrade.com, 2026, https://peitrade.com/egyptian-white-beans-exports-to-morocco/

Sources: WITS/UN Comtrade Egypt dried kidney/white pea beans exports 2023 (Morocco ~US$18.6M / ~14,193 t, HS 0713.33); Tridge white-beans market overview (Egypt #2 exporter). HS code 0713.33.

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