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Egyptian Chamomile
Egypt is the world's largest chamomile exporter. Admiral Agro supplies dried German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) flower heads to pharmaceutical, tea and cosmetics buyers worldwide.
Egyptian Chamomile
Egyptian chamomile from the Nile Delta is the global benchmark for pharmaceutical-grade chamomile. Admiral Agro exports whole and broken flower heads, dried to ≤ 12% moisture, with essential oil content certified per batch. Supplied to herbal tea manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and cosmetics formulators across Europe, the GCC and beyond.
Technical Specifications
| Botanical name | Matricaria chamomilla L. |
|---|---|
| Type | German Chamomile — whole or broken flower heads |
| Moisture | ≤ 12% |
| Purity | ≥ 98% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 1% |
| Essential oil | ≥ 0.3 ml / 100g dry weight |
| Apigenin | ≥ 0.3% (pharmaceutical grade) |
| Chamazulene | ≥ 3% of essential oil |
| Origin | Egypt — Nile Delta |
| Packing | 25 KG pressed cartons · 10 KG bags · bulk bales |
| Crop | Current crop year |
Availability & Harvest Calendar
| Harvest Season | Apr – Jun |
| Peak Export | May – Aug |
| Availability | Year-round (stored) |
Available Grades
| Grade | Criteria | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Grade | ≥ 0.3% apigenin, ≥ 0.4 ml oil | Pharma, nutraceutical, extract |
| Food / Tea Grade | ≥ 0.3 ml oil, ≤ 12% moisture | Herbal tea blends, food industry |
| Cosmetic Grade | High chamazulene | Skin care formulations |
Target Markets
Egypt supplies over 60% of global chamomile exports, with Nile Delta–grown flowers producing the highest chamazulene and apigenin concentrations anywhere. Egyptian chamomile has supplied European pharmaceutical manufacturers for over 100 years. COA per batch, phytosanitary certificate standard.
Product Overview & Export Information
Admiral Agro supplies dried Egyptian chamomile flowers — whole blossoms, pharmaceutical and food grade. Egypt's Nile Delta climate produces chamomile with superior essential oil content and consistent colour. Used in herbal teas, pharmaceutical extracts, cosmetics and essential oil production.
Available Documents
Source Egyptian chamomile
Pharmaceutical, tea or cosmetic grade — we supply pharmaceutical manufacturers, tea blenders and cosmetic ingredient formulators with full documentation.