Egyptian White Beans Exports to Romania: Dry Bean Guide

Romania is one of the largest EU buyers of Egyptian dry white beans. In 2023, Egypt shipped roughly 16,300 tonnes worth about US$21.9 million of dried white (navy/pea) beans to Romania, where white-bean stew (fasole) is a national dish. Egypt is the world’s #2 exporter of dried white beans, and its uniform calibres, EU-aligned food safety and competitive pricing make it a dependable supplier to Romanian packers and canners. This guide covers grades and specifications, logistics, EU market requirements, the crop calendar, and how to open a supply program. HS code 0713.33.

Quick Answer: Egyptian White Beans to Romania

  • 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.
  • Romania’s role: a leading EU market — ~16,300 t / ~US$21.9M in 2023.
  • Main use: canning, retail packing and foodservice (fasole).
  • Calibres: 180–200, 200–220, 220–240 beans/100 g — to buyer spec.
  • Main route: containerised (ambient) from Alexandria / Damietta to Constanța (Black Sea).
  • 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 Romanian Market

White-bean dishes are central to Romanian cuisine, and the country combines strong domestic consumption with an active canning and packing industry. Romanian buyers need consistent, EU-compliant dry beans in volume, and Egyptian navy/pea beans deliver uniform calibres, clean optical sorting and competitive pricing. Shipments route efficiently through the Black Sea port of Constanța.

The scale is significant: in 2023 Egypt supplied Romania with roughly 16,300 tonnes of dried white beans worth about US$21.9 million, making it one of the largest single EU destinations for Egyptian beans. As the world’s #2 exporter, Egypt can support Romanian canners and packers with 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 Romania

  • Ports of loading: Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said.
  • Port of discharge: Constanța (Black Sea), onward inland across Romania and Central Europe.
  • 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: Mediterranean-to-Black-Sea sailing — efficient, low-cost freight.

Romanian / EU Market Requirements

  • Phytosanitary certificate from Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture meeting EU plant-health rules.
  • EU food law: compliance with EU MRLs and contaminant limits; full traceability.
  • Documentation: certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, weight/quality certificate.
  • Quality assurance: HACCP / ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 at the cleaning/packing facility; fumigation certificate as required.
  • Labeling: EU-compliant labeling with product, calibre, net weight, crop year, producer and lot code.

Crop & Shipping Calendar

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much white beans does Romania buy from Egypt?

In 2023 Egypt supplied Romania with roughly 16,300 tonnes of dried white beans worth about US$21.9 million — one of the largest single EU destinations for Egyptian 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 Romania?

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

What EU compliance is required?

A phytosanitary certificate meeting EU plant-health rules, EU MRL and contaminant compliance with full traceability, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, weight/quality certificate, HACCP/ISO 22000 processing, and a fumigation certificate where required.

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Building a Romania 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 EU-compliant documentation and ambient container delivery to Constanța. Tell us your calibre, volume and delivery window for a competitive offer.

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How to Cite This Page

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

Sources: WITS/UN Comtrade Egypt dried kidney/white pea beans exports 2023 (Romania ~US$21.9M / ~16,263 t, HS 0713.33); Tridge white-beans market overview (Egypt #2 exporter). HS code 0713.33.

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