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Seeds · Egyptian Origin

Nigella Sativa (Black Seeds)

Premium Egyptian black seeds (Nigella sativa) with high oil content — supplied to health food brands, spice distributors and cosmetics manufacturers worldwide.

Egyptian nigella sativa black seeds — high thymoquinone, premium export quality
Egyptian Origin · Nile Delta

Nigella Sativa (Black Seeds)

Admiral Agro exports Egyptian Nigella Sativa (black cumin / kalonji) grown in the Nile Delta, recognised globally for superior oil content and distinct flavour profile. Machine-cleaned to 99%+ purity. Available whole or lightly roasted. Full Halal and organic documentation on request.

Technical Specifications

Botanical nameNigella sativa L.
Seed size2 – 3 mm
Moisture≤ 8%
Purity≥ 99%
Foreign Matter≤ 0.5%
Fixed oil content32 – 40%
Essential oil≥ 0.5 ml / 100g
OriginEgypt — Nile Delta
Packing25 / 50 KG PP woven · 20 KG cartons
CropCurrent crop year

Availability & Harvest Calendar

Harvest SeasonApr – May
Peak ExportMay – Sep
AvailabilityYear-round (stored)
Minimum Order & Container Reference
MOQ: 1 × 20ft FCL
20ft FCL: ~18–22 MT (25 KG bags)
40ft FCL: ~26–28 MT
Packing: 25 / 50 KG PP woven
Private label: available
Pre-shipment SGS: on request

Available Grades

GradeCriteriaBest for
Premium Cleaned≥ 99.5% purity, ≤ 8% moistureHealth supplements, food retail
Standard Cleaned≥ 99% purity, ≤ 8% moistureSpice trade, food manufacturing
Lightly RoastedPer buyer specBakery, flavouring industry

Target Markets

🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 UK 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇺🇸 USA 🇯🇵 Japan
Why Egyptian Nigella Sativa?

The Nile Delta's unique climate produces Nigella Sativa with oil content among the highest recorded globally (up to 40%), prized by the health food, nutraceutical and cosmetics industries. Egyptian black seeds carry a distinct, robust aroma versus Indian or Syrian origin. Certified Halal on request.

Product Overview & Export Information

Admiral Agro exports Egyptian nigella sativa (black seeds / black cumin) — one of the highest-demand botanicals in health food and traditional medicine globally. Colour-sorted, purity-tested and thymoquinone-verified before export. Whole seeds and cold-pressed oil available on request.

Packing 25 KG PP woven · 5 KG retail packs on request · Private label
Target Buyers Natural Health Distributors · Pharma Companies · Spice Importers · Organic Brands
Incoterms FOB Damietta · CIF · CFR
Key Markets India · Turkey · Germany · UK · France · Saudi Arabia · UAE · Canada · Pakistan · Australia
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Available Documents

📄Certificate of OriginCairo Chamber of Commerce
🌿Phytosanitary Cert.Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture
🔬CoA AnalysisCertified lab per batch
☪️Halal CertificateOn request
🔍SGS InspectionPre-shipment on request
🚢Bill of LadingFOB · CIF · CFR

Source Egyptian black seeds

Specify your required grade, oil content certificate and packing — we supply health food brands, spice distributors and cosmetic ingredient buyers.