Description

Premium Egyptian Flaxseed Oil – High-Quality Flaxseed Oil for Export

Egypt is a producer of flaxseed and linseed oil, known for its characteristic golden-yellow color, mild nutty flavor, smooth texture, and high content of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Egyptian flaxseed oil is produced from carefully selected flaxseeds using suitable extraction and processing techniques, ensuring its natural characteristics and versatility. The country’s favorable agricultural conditions support flax cultivation, while appropriate processing and storage allow flaxseed oil to be supplied beyond the harvest season, making Egyptian flaxseed oil an attractive choice for importers worldwide.

Why Choose Egyptian Flaxseed Oil?

• Rich in omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), with a characteristic nutty flavor and natural golden color
• Produced under appropriate quality control measures
• Product specifications aligned with international export standards for safety and quality
• Competitive pricing and flexible packaging options
• Available in cold-pressed, virgin, unrefined, refined, filtered, cosmetic-grade, and industrial-grade varieties, with certified organic options subject to supplier confirmation
• Reliable sourcing from Egyptian-grown flaxseeds, subject to processing capacity and stock availability

Why Source Flaxseed Oil from NILVIDA?

• Premium Export Quality: Carefully selected flaxseeds, appropriate oil extraction, quality inspection, and packaging according to international buyer specifications
• Certified Suppliers: Production and processing with traceability and international food safety compliance, subject to verified supplier certification
• Efficient Supply Chain: Commercial documentation, customs support, and appropriate storage and transportation logistics
• Large-Scale Fulfillment: Bulk quantities available according to verified Egyptian production volumes, processing capacity, and confirmed stock availability

Importing Egyptian Flaxseed Oil – Easy and Efficient

Our Egyptian flaxseed oil is exported following agreed quality checks, customized packaging, and reliable shipping arrangements. We coordinate applicable quality certificates, customs clearance, and compliance with import regulations, subject to confirmed supplier capabilities and destination requirements.

Identity & Commercial

• HS Code:
  151511 (Crude linseed oil and its fractions, not chemically modified); 151519 (Other linseed oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified).

  EU CN Codes:

  • 15151100 – Crude linseed oil.
  • 15151990 – Other linseed oil and its fractions, excluding crude oil and products intended for specified technical or industrial uses.
  • 15151910 – Linseed oil and its fractions for technical or industrial uses other than the manufacture of foodstuffs for human consumption.

  Chemically modified, polymerized, or additive-containing industrial formulations may require classification under other tariff headings, depending on their composition and processing. Final classification must be confirmed according to the actual product and applicable customs requirements.

• Country of Origin:
  Egypt. Only flaxseed oil produced from flaxseeds grown and harvested in Egypt, extracted and processed by Egyptian producers, supported by appropriate origin and supplier documentation.
• Seasonality:
  Egyptian flaxseed is generally harvested from March to May, depending on growing region, variety, weather conditions, and cultivation schedules. Flaxseed oil production may continue throughout the year using properly stored Egyptian-grown flaxseeds, subject to confirmed local processing capacity and stock availability.
• Type / Grade:

  Cold-Pressed Flaxseed Oil:
  Extracted mechanically from flaxseeds under controlled temperature conditions, without conventional high-temperature refining. Characterized by its natural golden-yellow color, mild nutty aroma, and high content of omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Food-grade cold-pressed oil is suitable for cold culinary applications when produced and certified for human consumption.

  Virgin Flaxseed Oil:
  Mechanically extracted flaxseed oil with minimal processing, retaining its characteristic natural flavor, aroma, and fatty acid composition. Extraction and processing specifications to be agreed with the buyer.

  Unrefined Flaxseed Oil:
  Flaxseed oil that has not undergone conventional chemical or physical refining. May be supplied in filtered or unfiltered form, depending on agreed quality specifications and intended use.

  Refined Flaxseed Oil:
  Flaxseed oil processed through appropriate refining stages to reduce impurities, color intensity, and characteristic odors. Available for food, cosmetic, or technical applications only when the actual grade meets the corresponding requirements.

  Filtered Flaxseed Oil:
  Flaxseed oil subjected to appropriate filtration to remove suspended particles and sediment while maintaining the characteristics of its declared processing category.

  Organic Flaxseed Oil:
  Flaxseed oil produced from certified organically grown Egyptian flaxseeds and processed according to applicable organic production requirements. Available only where valid organic certification and full traceability are confirmed.

  Golden Flaxseed Oil:
  Oil extracted from suitable golden flaxseed varieties, characterized by its natural oil composition and golden appearance. Available in cold-pressed or other agreed processing grades, subject to verified Egyptian cultivation and supplier availability.

  Brown Flaxseed Oil:
  Oil extracted from brown flaxseed varieties, characterized by its natural fatty acid composition and distinctive color and aroma. Available according to confirmed Egyptian-grown seed supply and processing requirements.

  Cosmetic-Grade Flaxseed Oil:
  Flaxseed oil intended for skincare, haircare, massage oils, and personal care formulations. Available in suitable refined or unrefined grades, subject to product-specific technical specifications, oxidation stability, and applicable cosmetic ingredient requirements.

  Raw Industrial Linseed Oil:
  Unmodified linseed oil intended for suitable industrial applications, including paints, varnishes, wood treatments, and coating formulations. Supplied under separate industrial quality specifications and not represented as food-grade unless independently qualified for food use.

  Boiled Linseed Oil:
  Industrial linseed oil processed or formulated with suitable drying agents to accelerate film formation for wood finishes, coatings, and related industrial applications. This product is not suitable for human consumption and is available only subject to confirmed processing capabilities, formulation specifications, and applicable chemical regulatory requirements.

  Polymerized / Stand Linseed Oil:
  Heat-treated or polymerized linseed oil intended for specialized industrial applications, including coatings, inks, and varnish production. Supplied only under separate technical specifications, subject to manufacturer availability and relevant regulatory requirements. Not intended for food use.

  Available Forms:
  Cold-pressed, virgin, unrefined, refined, filtered, conventional, certified organic, cosmetic-grade, raw industrial, boiled, and polymerized linseed oil, according to verified Egyptian-grown flaxseed sourcing, supplier capabilities, processing method, and buyer specifications.

  Oil Characteristics:
  Pale yellow to golden or amber color, depending on flaxseed variety, extraction method, filtration, refining, and processing. Flavor, aroma, clarity, free fatty acid content, peroxide value, iodine value, and fatty acid composition agreed according to the declared product grade and buyer specifications.

• Lead Time:
  8-12 working days from order confirmation and receipt of advance / LC to prepare, inspect and load containers.
• Minimum Order:
  To be agreed according to flaxseed oil type, available Egyptian production volumes, processing capacity, packaging requirements, and supplier capabilities. Full-container orders, bulk shipments, mixed loads, or smaller quantities may be considered subject to confirmation.
• Grade:
  Export quality, with purity, color, aroma, free acidity, peroxide value, iodine value, fatty acid composition, extraction method, filtration, oxidation stability, and analytical quality characteristics agreed with the buyer before packing according to applicable food, cosmetic, or industrial standards.
• Payment Terms:
  LC at sight; or TT 70% advance and 30% against scanned shipping documents (balance before release of originals).
• Price Basis & Validity:
  Indicative prices only; final price to be confirmed according to market, Egyptian flaxseed availability, flaxseed oil type, extraction method, refining level, quality grade, packaging specification and destination, and fixed only in the formal offer/proforma invoice.
• Post-Harvest Treatments:
  Flaxseed cleaning, sorting, drying, mechanical pressing or other agreed extraction methods, settling, filtration, refining (where required), quality inspection, and packing. Additional industrial processing, including the incorporation of drying agents or polymerization, applies only to explicitly designated non-food industrial grades. Any processing aids, additives, or treatments must comply with the declared product category and applicable destination regulations.

Packaging & Logistics

• Unit Net Volume:
  Typical options: 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 L, 3 L, or 5 L per bottle/container. Larger bulk packaging, including 20–25 L containers, drums, and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), may be available subject to confirmation.
• Estimated Net Weight per Container:
  Net weight per 20′ or 40′ container to be confirmed according to oil type, packaging configuration, container payload limits, palletization, and loading arrangements. Bulk oil and retail-packed flaxseed oil may have significantly different container loading capacities.
• Primary Packaging:
  New food-grade dark glass bottles, suitable high-barrier plastic containers, metal tins, food-grade jerrycans, sealed drums, and appropriate IBC containers for edible flaxseed oil. Typical options include 100 ml–5 L retail packaging, 20–25 L commercial containers, and larger bulk packaging subject to supplier capabilities and buyer specifications.

  Packaging for cosmetic-grade and industrial-grade oil must be compatible with the specific formulation and intended application. Food-grade and industrial-grade packaging must be clearly distinguished.

• Unit Gross Mass:
  Net oil weight plus the actual weight of bottles, tins, jerrycans, drums, cartons, pallets, and other packing materials (varies by product and packaging configuration).
• Pre-Shipment Storage:
  Food-grade flaxseed oil must be protected against oxidation caused by exposure to heat, light, and oxygen. Cold-pressed flaxseed oil generally requires refrigerated or otherwise validated temperature-controlled storage and transportation, depending on processing method, packaging, product stability, and transit duration. Suitable light-protective containers, secure sealing, and minimized oxygen exposure are recommended.

  Refined, cosmetic-grade, and industrial-grade linseed oils must be stored according to their validated technical specifications, safety documentation, and manufacturer instructions. Storage and transport conditions are agreed according to product type, packaging, destination, and shelf-life requirements.

• Ports of Loading (POL):
  Main Egyptian export ports: Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said and Sokhna (port selection depends on schedule and destination).

Quality & Docs

• Grade Basis:
  Based on flaxseed oil identity, purity, color, clarity, aroma, flavor (for edible grades), free fatty acid content, peroxide value, iodine value, fatty acid composition, moisture and volatile matter, oxidation stability, and external appearance. Additional parameters may include saponification value, refractive index, insoluble impurities, and relevant contaminants according to product grade and destination market.
• Defect Tolerances:
  Final quality limits to be agreed per contract and applicable flaxseed oil standards. Requirements concerning rancidity, oxidation, sediment, contamination, adulteration, off-odors, and other quality defects must be confirmed before shipment. Free acidity, peroxide value, purity, and analytical parameters must comply with the agreed commercial grade and applicable destination regulations.
• MRL Compliance:
  Food-grade Egyptian flaxseed oil sourced to comply with applicable EU and GCC food safety requirements, including relevant pesticide residue limits, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), glycidyl fatty acid esters, 3-MCPD and its esters where applicable, and other relevant contaminants. Laboratory analyses for oil purity, fatty acid composition, free acidity, peroxide value, oxidation stability, and other required parameters to be provided or arranged according to buyer requirements and supplier confirmation.

  Cosmetic-grade and industrial-grade linseed oils must comply with the regulations and technical specifications applicable to their intended uses. Industrial formulations containing drying agents or other additives must not be marketed or documented as edible flaxseed oil.

• Traceability:
  Full traceability from Egyptian flaxseed farms through harvesting, seed storage, oil extraction, refining or additional processing (where applicable), filtration, and packing facility to container, using production batch numbers and bottle/carton/drum coding.
• Certifications:
  Applicable quality analysis reports, food safety documentation, and conformity certificates where required; additional private certifications (Organic, ISO 22000, HACCP, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, etc.) available only where supported by valid supplier certification.

  Cosmetic-grade products may require ingredient specifications, INCI identification, and relevant technical documentation. Industrial-grade products may require Technical Data Sheets (TDS), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and additional chemical compliance documentation, depending on their formulation and destination.

• Shipping Marks:
  As per buyer artwork and instructions (brand, product name, botanical name, flaxseed oil type, extraction method, grade, intended use, production date, best-before date where applicable, Egyptian origin, batch number, net volume or weight, barcodes, and handling marks). Non-food industrial formulations must be clearly identified and labeled according to applicable regulations.
• Shipping Documents:
  Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, and applicable Certificate of Analysis (COA) or quality inspection reports; additional certificates, laboratory analyses, organic certification, SDS, TDS, or product-specific documentation required by the destination can be arranged by prior agreement.