Container shipping from Turkey to Egypt
We buy your goods from Turkish factories and Istanbul's markets, check them and ship them to Egypt by sea to Alexandria, Port Said or Damietta. Here are the route, the time it takes, the papers Egypt asks for, and its duties.
- By sea from Turkey1–4 days
- By air, for samples3–7 days
- Shared containerFrom one pallet
The route from Turkey to Egypt
Egypt is close by sea: from Mersin or İskenderun a ship reaches Port Said or Alexandria in one to four days. Every shipment must be registered in Egypt's advance cargo system before loading.
From Mersin, İskenderun and Ambarlı in Istanbul to Alexandria, Port Said or Damietta. A full container just for you, or space in a shared one.
One to four days from Mersin or İskenderun, and about 3 days from Istanbul to Alexandria.
1–4 daysFor samples and urgent, light orders.
3–7 daysTimes are approximate, port to port or border to border, and don't include customs clearance.
Which container fits your goods?
Enter one carton's size and weight and how many cartons you have. We show the volume, the weight and how many cartons each way of shipping takes. The price comes in your quote.
One carton
120 cartons · 11.5 m³ · 2,160 kg
By air you'd be charged for 2,160 kg: the larger of the real weight and the volume weight (volume ÷ 6000).
Usually the best fit: a shared container. You pay only for 11.5 m³.
| Way to ship | Inside size | Max load | Your cartons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared container | You pay for the space you use | — | You pay for 11.5 m³ |
| 20 ft container | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m · 33.2 m³ | 25 t | All 120 fit35% full |
| 40 ft container | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m · 67.7 m³ | 27.6 t | All 120 fit17% full |
| 40 ft high cube | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.70 m · 76.4 m³ | 28.5 t | All 120 fit15% full |
| 13.6 m truck | 13.6 × 2.45 × 2.70 m · about 90 m³ | about 24 t | — |
Sizes are typical and vary a little from one container or trailer to another, and some countries allow less weight on their roads. We work out the exact loading with your quote.
Papers: what we prepare and what Egypt asks for
We prepare in Turkey
- Commercial invoiceEvery model, its quantity and price.
- Packing listWhat is in each carton, its weight and size, from the inspection.
- Certificate of originFor Egypt it's the EUR.1 or EUR-MED, which lets Turkish industrial goods enter duty-free under the trade agreement.
What Egypt asks of you
- ACID numberBefore loading, the Egyptian importer registers the shipment on Nafeza and gets an ACID; the Turkish exporter sends the invoice and papers through CargoX. Without an ACID the cargo isn't loaded.Official site
- Importers RegisterThe Egyptian buyer must be on the Importers Register kept by GOEIC, the export and import control authority.Official site
- Factory registrationFor many consumer goods, such as clothes, footwear, carpets, furniture, cosmetics, toys, appliances and sweets, the Turkish factory or brand owner must be registered with GOEIC before export. A trader without its own brand can't register; the factory must.Official site
Trade agreement and duties
The Türkiye–Egypt free trade agreement has been in force since 2007: Turkish industrial goods enter duty-free with an EUR.1 or EUR-MED. Farm products have only limited concessions.
Before you order goods for Egypt
- If your goods are on the factory-registration list, we check with the supplier that its factory is registered before you order.
- Clothes, home textiles and carpets need a woven-in label with Arabic details: maker, brand, fabric, size, where it was made and the importer.
- Egypt's import rules change often, so confirm the current rules for your product with your customs broker before shipping.
How we ship your order to Egypt
Send your request
The goods and the quantity, through the form below or on WhatsApp.
We send offers and samples
Supplier prices and photos of the goods, and samples if you ask.
We check and combine
We count the pieces, look for faults, measure and weigh the cartons, and send you a report with photos and video.
See an example reportWe ship it to Egypt
And we send you the papers before the goods arrive, so your customs broker can start.
Questions about shipping goods to Egypt
How long does shipping from Turkey to Egypt take?
By sea: 1–4 days. By air: 3–7 days, for samples and urgent orders. Customs clearance in Egypt comes on top.
Can I ship in a shared container?
Yes. A shared container starts from one pallet, and you pay for the space your goods take. Try the container tool on this page to see your goods' volume.
What papers does Egypt ask for?
An ACID registered on Nafeza before loading, the buyer's entry in the Importers Register, factory registration for many consumer goods, and an EUR.1 or EUR-MED for duty-free entry. We prepare the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
Who clears the goods in Egypt?
You or your customs broker in Egypt. We prepare the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin and send them before the goods arrive; the duties are paid in Egypt.
Can you combine goods from several suppliers into one shipment?
Yes. We receive the goods from every supplier at our Istanbul warehouse, check them and put them together in one shipment to Egypt.
Get a quote for your shipment to Egypt
The quote is free, with no obligation. It comes itemised: the price of the goods, our service fee and the shipping, each on its own line.
