Middle east & GCC

Middle East & GCC

Premium standards & fast supplychains

The Middle East is a high-standards, fast-moving, import-dependent region with strong demand for essential food and agricultural commodities.
The market values quality certification, reliable documentation, and consistent monthly supply, making it one of our most strategic destinations.

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Main commodities supplied

  • Rice: basmati, long grain, and parboiled, supplied for wholesalers and re-export trading.
  • Edible oils: sunflower, soybean, and canola, packed in industrial formats.
  • Sugar: ICUMSA 45 and 100–150, depending on client requirements.
  • Sea salt: refined and industrial grades for food producers and distributors.
  • Halal poultry parts: chicken feet/paws, depending on market demand and re-export operations.
  • Cotton: raw cotton for selected industrial buyers.

Market 
characteristics

Very strong focus on Halal certification, origin transparency, and laboratory testing.
Preference for reliable monthly supply contracts rather than sporadic shipments.
Strategic logistics advantage due to major ports such as Jebel Ali, Dammam, and Doha.

High presence of re-exporters shipping cargo to Africa and Asia.
Requires clean documentation (Halal, COA, phytosanitary, certificate of origin) and fast customs clearance.