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Your B2B Desk for Importing Food from Egypt to the Maldives

Nile Supplies connects Maldives resorts, wholesalers, importers and restaurant chains with Egyptian growers, packers and exporters. Send one product list and we gather prices from several Egyptian suppliers, coordinate specs, packing, documents and shipping terms, and send you one quote from Nile Supplies.

  • Fresh, frozen, dry goods, dates and beverages
  • Prices from several suppliers per request
  • Nothing is ordered until you accept
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  • 48 h

    Indicative reply target on working days, not a guaranteed response time

  • 48

    Bulk products across 6 catalog categories

  • Free

    To request quotes. Zero ordering obligation.

  • Shipping terms
  • Logisticsair cargo or reefer container, Egypt to MalĂ©
  • Reefer2–4 °C, temperature-logged transit
  • EXWgoods made available at the supplier's premises
  • FOByou arrange freight from Egypt
  • CFRsupplier ships to MalĂ©
  • CIFsupplier ships to MalĂ©
  • Every quotepacking, documents and lead time written in
  • Harvest calendar
  • Egyptian CitrusOctober to May (lemons October to March, mandarins December to May, oranges February to May)
  • GrapesJune to August
  • MangoesJuly to September
  • StrawberriesFebruary to June
  • PomegranatesAugust to October
  • Peaches, Apricots & PlumsMay to July
  • Iceberg & Romaine LettuceSeptember to February (iceberg lettuce)
  • Cabbage, Cauliflower & BroccoliFebruary to June (cauliflower February to April, red cabbage April to June)
  • TomatoesMay to October (red tomatoes May to August, cherry tomatoes September to October)
  • Peppers, Zucchini & EggplantJanuary to November (bell peppers January to May, eggplant May to November)
  • Fresh HerbsJanuary to March (coriander leaves)
  • PotatoesFebruary to June
  • Onions & GarlicApril to July (onions)

Welcome to Nile Supplies

One Trade Desk for Egyptian Food & Beverage Sourcing

From a single resort kitchen to container imports, Nile Supplies handles the sourcing between Egypt and the Maldives: finding the suppliers, collecting their offers, and keeping specs, packing and shipping terms clear. Explore the site below.

Why procurement teams send their list to Nile Supplies

  • 48-Hour Reply Target

    We aim to return supplier offers within 48 hours on working days (Sunday to Thursday, Cairo time). This is an indicative target, not a guaranteed response time: timing depends on the inquiry and supplier availability.

  • Sourced Direct from Egyptian Producers

    We ask Egyptian growers, packers and exporters for prices directly, then send you one Nile Supplies quote with price, packing and terms.

  • Logistical Risk Isolation

    Choose where your risk starts: EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF. Packing, documents and lead time are written into each quote before you commit.

  • Continuous Supply Base

    Egypt's harvest calendar runs through the year, with dry goods, dates and frozen lines to plan around the seasons.

Choose your path

Start Where It Suits You

Already have a sourcing list? Upload it. Prefer to pick products? Build a Quote Basket. Still deciding? Browse the catalog, talk to the trade desk or read how the service works.

Path 1 · Already have a list

UPLOAD YOUR EXISTING RFQ / SOURCING LIST

  • Excel
  • PDF
  • CSV
  • Image

Send the list you already use. We match each line to Egyptian suppliers and send you one quote.

or drop it on this card · up to 5 files, 4 MB in total

No list yet? Download the product list template

Path 2 · Start from the catalog

BUILD YOUR QUOTE BASKET

48Bulk Products in the Wholesale Catalog

  • Custom metric tonnage on every line (MT, kg, cartons or pallets)
  • Fresh produce, dry goods, dates and frozen lines
  • Your basket is kept while you browse
Open Wholesale Catalog

Core categories

Sourced for Quality. Packed for Long-Distance Transit.

The catalog covers 6 categories for resort and wholesale orders. Open one to see the products, then add them to your Quote Basket.

  • Reefer-ready packing options
  • Labels and documents stated per quote
  • Specs and grades confirmed by the supplier
Launch Interactive Catalog

System Analysis

  • Each line matched to its catalog category
  • Offers stated EXW, FOB or delivered
  • Packing, documents and lead time in every quote

How it works

From Product List to Quote in 4 Steps

  1. Build or upload your list

    Add products to the Quote Basket from the catalog, or upload the RFQ or sourcing list you already use.

    We match suppliers

    Each item goes to the Egyptian suppliers that cover its category, with your quantities and delivery point.

  2. Receive your quote

    You get one Nile Supplies quote with price, packing, lead time and terms.

    Decide and ship

    Approve the quote and we place the order with the supplier. Nothing is ordered before you approve.

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Sourcing solutions

Sourcing Architecture Tailored to Your Scale

Whether you run one resort kitchen or import by the container, the same desk handles your list. Only the volumes and terms change.

  • Luxury resorts & island hotels

    Pricing: quoted by each supplier per request

    • Mixed-category lists for several kitchens
    • Delivery to MalĂ© or your resort atoll
    • Specs, grades and packing matched to your menus
    Learn more about Luxury resorts & island hotels

  • Wholesalers & F&B importers

    Pricing: quoted by each supplier per request

    • Pallet and container volumes per category
    • EXW and FOB offers from several suppliers
    • Repeat orders planned around the harvest calendar
    Learn more about Wholesalers & F&B importers

  • Restaurant chains & caterers

    Pricing: quoted by each supplier per request

    • One inquiry for several outlets
    • Consistent products from order to order
    • Quantities per outlet or in total
    Learn more about Restaurant chains & caterers

Start a sourcing request

Put Egyptian Growers to Work on Your Order

Our Damietta trade desk starts matching your list to Egyptian suppliers as soon as it arrives. We aim to reply within 48 hours on working days (Sunday to Thursday, Cairo time). This is an indicative target, not a fixed response time.

Your quote request
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Step 1 of 3: Your list

Your list

Products from your Quote Basket, your own sourcing list file, or both.

Pending items0

No catalog items yet. Add products from the wholesale catalog, attach your own list below, or type what you need.

Add More Items

Set any quantity in metric tons (MT), kg, cartons or pallets.

Sourcing list files

or drop files here. Up to 5 files, 4 MB in total.

Completely free. Zero ordering obligation. We aim to reply within 48 hours on working days (Sunday to Thursday, Cairo time).

FAQ

Questions buyers ask

Something else? Contact the trade desk.

  • Is Nile Supplies a supplier or a wholesaler?

    Neither. Nile Supplies is a B2B sourcing desk. We do not hold inventory. We get prices from food and beverage supplier partners in Egypt for your inquiry, then quote and invoice you ourselves and place the order with the supplier once you approve.

  • Can you help me import food from Egypt to the Maldives?

    Yes. Send one product list with quantities, packing and the delivery point in the Maldives, such as a Malé warehouse or a resort island. We ask Egyptian supplier partners for EXW and FOB prices and send you one Nile Supplies quote. Nothing is ordered until you approve it.

  • Which Egyptian food and beverage categories can I source?

    The catalog currently lists fresh produce (including dates), frozen goods, dry goods such as rice, pasta and pulses, dairy, beverages and specialty foods. Prices are on request and quoted per inquiry.

  • What do EXW and FOB mean in a quote?

    They are Incoterms rules published by the International Chamber of Commerce. Under EXW the supplier makes the goods available at its premises and the buyer arranges loading, export clearance and transport. Under FOB the supplier clears the goods for export and loads them on board the vessel at the named port in Egypt; sea freight, insurance and import clearance in the Maldives are then for the buyer.

  • Who can import food commercially into the Maldives?

    According to the U.S. Commercial Service guide to the Maldives, only individuals or companies holding an import permit from the Ministry of Economic Development can import commercial goods, and the shipment must be consigned in the permit holder's name. A licensed customs broker can lodge the customs declaration. Your company, or the importer you work with, needs that permit.

  • Which authority regulates imported food in the Maldives?

    The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) enforces food safety regulations, and Maldives Customs clears the goods. Ask your importer or customs broker which documents your products need, such as a certificate of origin or a health certificate, and list them in your inquiry so suppliers can confirm what they can provide.

  • What should I plan for in delivery to the Maldives?

    Tell us whether the goods travel ambient, chilled or frozen, the shelf life you need on arrival and the final delivery point. Freight, customs clearance and duties are agreed for each inquiry, and we do not publish fixed transit times.

  • Is sending a Quote Basket or inquiry an order?

    No. A Quote Basket or contact form submission is a request for quotes only. Nothing is ordered and no payment is taken. You decide afterwards whether to approve the quote.

  • How are prices set?

    Prices are not listed on the site. We quote per inquiry, based on supplier prices for the product, grade, quantity, packing and delivery terms you ask for.

  • What is the minimum order or lead time?

    This depends on the product and the supplier, so we do not publish fixed figures. Tell us your quantities and the date you need the goods, and your quote will state what the supplier can offer.

  • When will I receive a response?

    We aim to reply within 48 hours on working days (Sunday to Thursday, Cairo time). This is an indicative target, not a guaranteed or fixed response time: timing depends on the inquiry and supplier availability.

  • Can I ask for certificates or documents?

    Yes. List the certificates or export documents you need in your inquiry. We ask the suppliers whether they can provide them and pass on what they send. Please check any document yourself before you buy.

  • Can I send my own product list?

    Yes. The contact form accepts a PDF, Excel, CSV, Word or image file with your list. You can also message us on WhatsApp.

  • I am a supplier in Egypt. How do I join?

    Use the Become a Supplier link in the footer of any page. You can upload your product list as CSV, Excel or PDF; a CSV template with example rows is provided.