Wheat Supplier for the GCC & Africa: Premium Milling, Durum & Feed Wheat with CIF to Your Port

Who We Serve (GCC & Africa)

• Flour mills targeting consistent extraction rates and dough strength for bread, flatbreads, chapati, paratha, noodles, pastries.

• Industrial bakeries (bread/buns/rolls/pizza lines) and biscuit/cracker manufacturers with specific ash/color/crumb targets.

• Pasta & couscous producers needing durum wheat and semolina parameters that yield a firm bite and golden hue.

• Feed integrators optimizing ration costs with feed wheat (steady protein and safety compliance).

• Regional distributors building multi market portfolios that require clear, compliant documentation and predictable schedules.

What We Supply (Specs That Fit Your Process)

1) Milling (Hard) Wheat – Bread, Buns, Rolls, Flatbreads, Pizza

• Protein (db): typically 11.5–14.0% (contracted to your exact target)

• Moisture: ≤ 13.5%

• Wet gluten / FN / HLW: aligned to your SOPs

• Why it works: supports volume, structure, and uniform crumb in your dominant SKUs

2) Soft Wheat – Biscuits, Cookies, Cakes, Crackers

• Protein (db): typically 8.0–10.5%

• Ash and color: tuned for your category & brand standards

• Why it works: delicate crumb and controlled spread

3) Durum Wheat – Pasta & Couscous

• Protein (db): typically 12.5–14.5%

• Semolina extraction & granulation: set for your mill/extrusion

• Why it works: firm bite, stable color, and low speck count

4) Feed Wheat – Value Optimized for Livestock

• Protein (db): commonly 9.5–11.5%

• Moisture: ≤ 13.5%

• Foreign matter/dockage: contracted to destination thresholds

• Why it works: predictable cost to nutrient ratio for rations

Assurance with every lot: COA per shipment (protein, moisture, test weight/HLW, falling number where relevant, ash, impurities). SGS/BV can certify weight/quality at load/discharge when contracted.

Packaging Options That Survive Long Hauls

• 50 kg woven polypropylene bags (lined/unlined)

• 25 kg bags (on request)

• 1.0–1.1 MT FIBCs (jumbo bags) with food grade liners

• Bulk in container (BIC) with liners for maximum payload

• Bulk or breakbulk vessels for high volume programs

All formats are chosen to minimize moisture ingress, reduce handling loss, and protect integrity across hot, humid, and saline corridors common in the Gulf and East Africa.

Routes & Ports We Serve (At a Glance)

Below are the primary discharge ports we regularly support. We plan lanes for schedule reliability, equipment availability, and low dwell. (We’ll also propose alternates whenever congestion or surcharges spike.)

GCC Ports

• Saudi Arabia: Jeddah Islamic Port (Red Sea) and King Abdulaziz Port – Dammam (Arabian Gulf) under Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI). These are the Kingdom’s container and general cargo anchors, with connectivity frequently updated by MAWANI.

• United Arab Emirates: Jebel Ali (Dubai) and Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) provide strong global connectivity and inland distribution options throughout the UAE and the wider GCC.

• Oman: Sohar Port & Freezone is a deep sea hub and industrial complex; Port of Salalah is a leading regional transshipment and supply chain gateway recognized for efficiency. Both are strategic for Gulf Africa flows.

• Qatar: Hamad Port is managed by Mwani Qatar and features a specialist grain capacity alongside multi terminal infrastructure—useful for stable CIF programs.

• Bahrain: Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP) is operated by APM Terminals Bahrain as a multi purpose facility and regional transshipment hub. APM Terminals

• Kuwait: Shuwaikh Port is Kuwait’s main commercial port with extensive berths; it’s managed by the Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA).

Near African Ports (Red Sea & East Africa)

• Kenya: Port of Mombasa (Kenya Ports Authority) – key gateway for Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, South Sudan, and beyond. Kenya Ports Authority

• Tanzania: Port of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania Ports Authority) – serves Tanzania’s market and hinterland via established corridors.

• Djibouti: Port of Djibouti and Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) – strategic Red Sea crossroads and primary corridor to Ethiopia. portdedjibouti.comdpfza.gov.dj

• Somaliland: DP World Berbera – a growing Horn of Africa gateway with an economic zone, supporting Ethiopian transit via the Berbera Corridor. DP World+1

• Somalia: Mogadishu Port (Somali Ports Authority) – a strategic maritime hub on the Indian Ocean for Somalia’s imports. MPA Somali Ports Authority

• Sudan: Port Sudan under Sea Ports Corporation (SPC) – principal Sudanese seaport on the Red Sea. هيئة الموانىء البحرية - السودان

• Egypt (Red Sea): Ain Sokhna Port within the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) – an expanding logistics hub for Red Sea flows.

Documentation & Compliance (Region Specific Essentials)

Across the GCC and near African markets, wheat shipments typically require: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, COA, and—where contracted—SGS/BV inspection. Below are snapshots and official touchpoints so your broker clears first time.

Saudi Arabia (KSA)

• Authority: Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA).

• Notes: SFDA outlines documents and certificates for food clearance; phytosanitary is explicitly stipulated for grains and agricultural crops. Saudi Food and Drug Authority .

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

• Authorities/Systems: MOCCAE for plant/quarantine, Dubai Municipality (FIRS) in Dubai; ADAFSA/ATLP in Abu Dhabi.

• Notes: We align labeling, phyto, and consignment workflows per emirate; your broker will appreciate complete pre checks. (UAE details available on request).

Oman

• Authority: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Water Resources; Oman Customs permits for plant products.

• Notes: Permit to import plant products plus phytosanitary certificate are core Royal Oman Police.

Qatar

• Authority: Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) WATHEQ electronic food safety system; Mwani Qatar manages ports (Hamad, Ruwais).

• Notes: Company and products must be registered in WATHEQ; health/tech regs apply (Qatar/ GCC standards).

Bahrain

• Authority: Public Health (Food Control) / Bahrain.bh services.

• Notes: Permit to import food products with required attachments and pre approval steps.

Kuwait

• Authority: Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN).

• Notes: Ministerial Resolution No. 6 of 2023 governs imported food; PAFN remains the key reference for current requirements.

Kenya

• Authority: KEPHIS (Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service).

• Notes: Plant Import Permit + Phytosanitary Certificate required for plant consignments (including grains).

Tanzania

• Authority: Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA); Tanzania Ports Authority handles port operations.

• Notes: Plant Health Regulations 2023 set the framework for permits and phytosanitary controls; Trade Portal outlines phyto procedures for cereals/legumes.

Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, Egypt

• Djibouti: Port/regulatory framework via DPFZA and Port de Djibouti; corridor gateway to Ethiopia.

• Somalia: Somali Ports Authority (Mogadishu Port) – importers coordinate with SPA and port operator for clearances. Somali Ports Authority

• Sudan: Sea Ports Corporation (SPC) – Port Sudan procedures/contacts published by SPC. هيئة الموانىء البحرية - السودان

• Egypt (Ain Sokhna): SCZONE/Ministry pages describe the Sokhna port within the Suez logistics ecosystem.

Our role: We assemble a clean document pack (invoice, packing list, B/L, COO, phytosanitary, fumigation, COA, inspection certs) aligned to your authority’s workflow, and share drafts for pre check before originals—reducing clearance friction.

Incoterms®, MOQs & Lead Times

• Incoterms®: EXW / FCA / FOB if you control freight; CFR/CIF for delivered to port; DAP/DDP by arrangement after compliance review.

• MOQ: Containerized pilot lots from 1×FCL are available; common program MOQs 200–500 MT+ (bagged/BIC). Bulk vessels require higher volumes and suitable berths.

• Lead time: First containers typically 2–5 weeks from SPA effectiveness (subject to space, inspection, and documentation windows). Your quote will include a realistic shipment plan.

Price Drivers (and How We Help You Control Them)

• Harvest outcomes & stock to use: We diversify origins and use blending to stabilize protein/gluten/color.

• Freight markets: We plan alternative routings/ports to offset congestion or surcharges.

• FX & seasonality: We can stagger call offs across a pricing window to reduce timing risk.

• Compliance costs: We keep pre checks tight so you avoid rework, amendments, and storage.

How We Build Your Spec (Five Steps that De-risk Supply)

1. Discovery: End product targets (bread/flatbread/biscuit/pasta/feed) and lab metrics (protein, wet gluten, FN, ash, HLW).

2. Spec draft: Contracted thresholds and tolerances aligned to your SOPs.

3. Sampling (optional): Pre contract or pre shipment samples for lab validation.

4. SPA & QA plan: Acceptance criteria, inspection scope (COA + SGS/BV), corrective actions.

5. Execution & review: Post delivery review to tune future lots.

Typical

Milling Wheat (Hard)

Soft Wheat

Durum Wheat

Feed Wheat

Final values are customized in the SPA and confirmed in the COA.

GCC & Near Africa Ports — Buyer Snapshot

Saudi Arabia (KSA): Key gateways include Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. These provide coverage for both the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf, with the national port authority (MAWANI) ensuring modern connectivity.

United Arab Emirates (UAE): Jebel Ali and Khalifa Port are global logistics hubs, offering extensive connectivity and strong inland distribution to regional markets.

Oman: Port of Sohar and Port of Salalah serve as deep-sea hubs linking the Gulf with Africa. Salalah is particularly recognized for its efficiency and strategic role in global shipping.

Qatar: Hamad Port is designed with specialist grain capacity and a multi-terminal setup, supporting diversified cargo operations.

Bahrain: Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), operated by APM Terminals, is a multipurpose facility with a strong focus on transshipment.

Kuwait: Shuwaikh Port is the country’s main commercial port, featuring extensive berths and facilities under the Kuwait Ports Authority.

Kenya: Mombasa Port is the leading gateway for East Africa, managed by the Kenya Ports Authority, and plays a vital role in regional trade flows.

Tanzania: Dar es Salaam Port provides strong hinterland connections into East and Central Africa, with services managed through the Tanzania Ports Authority.

Djibouti: The Port of Djibouti and DPFZA Free Zone act as a strategic Red Sea hub and serve as the primary maritime corridor into Ethiopia.

Somaliland: Berbera Port, developed with DP World, combines modern port facilities with an economic zone and direct corridor access to Ethiopia.

Somalia: Mogadishu Port is the primary national gateway, overseen by the Somali Ports Authority, and central to the country’s imports.

Sudan: Port Sudan is the country’s principal Red Sea port, run by the Sudanese Ports Corporation, and handles most of Sudan’s trade volumes.

Egypt: Ain Sokhna Port sits within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, acting as a Red Sea logistics hub and integral to Egypt’s role in the Suez maritime ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions (GCC & Near Africa Buyers)

Q1: Can you deliver CIF to multiple Gulf ports in the same program?

A: Yes. We commonly quote CIF Jeddah, CIF Dammam, CIF Sohar, CIF Salalah, CIF Hamad (Qatar), CIF Shuwaikh, CIF Khalifa Bin Salman, and CIF Jebel Ali/Khalifa Port in multi lane programs. We design allocations to de risk capacity and transit variability. (KSA ports by MAWANI; Oman ports SOHAR & Salalah; Hamad Port by Mawani Qatar; KBSP by APMT Bahrain; Shuwaikh by KPA.)

Q2: Do East African lanes support regular wheat inflows?

A: Yes—Mombasa and Dar es Salaam are long standing gateways with capacity and systems; Djibouti and Berbera support Horn of Africa flows, including Ethiopia bound cargo; Mogadishu and Port Sudan serve national markets; Ain Sokhna supports Red Sea Suez corridors.

Q3: What documents are essential for GCC food imports?

A: Expect health/phyto and product registration steps, varying by country. For example: KSA SFDA lists clearance conditions including phytosanitary for grains; Oman requires a permit to import plant products plus phyto; Qatar uses MoPH’s WATHEQ for company/product registration; Bahrain requires a food import permit; Kuwait follows PAFN regulations for imported foods.

Q4: Will you provide COA and third party inspection?

A: Yes. Every lot ships with a COA. We can add SGS/BV for quality/weight at load or discharge per your SPA.

Q5: Minimum order quantity?

A: Pilot orders from 1×FCL; ongoing programs often 200–500 MT+ for containerized flows; bulk vessels require higher volumes and suitable berths.

Q6: Can you hold protein steady across seasons?

A: We use origin diversification and blending to stabilize protein/wet gluten and color—backed by COA and, if required, independent inspection.

How to Request a Firm Quote (AED, SAR, QAR, KWD, BHD, OMR, or USD)

1. Grade (milling/durum/feed), protein target, packaging (50 kg / jumbo / BIC / bulk).

2. Incoterms® and discharge ports (e.g., CIF Jeddah + CIF Sohar + CIF Mombasa).

3. Monthly tonnage and start date (single shipment or staged deliveries).

4. Inspection scope (COA + optional SGS/BV).

5. Payment terms preference (LC at sight, SBLC/DLC, or T/T for smaller/repeat programs).

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Final Checklist Before We Price

• ✅ End product and equipment (bread/flatbread/biscuit/pasta/feed)

• ✅ Protein (db) and lab metrics (moisture, FN, wet gluten, HLW, ash)

• ✅ Packaging (50 kg / 25 kg / jumbo / BIC / bulk)

• ✅ Incoterms® and ports (GCC + Near Africa)

• ✅ Inspection scope (COA + SGS/BV at load/discharge)

• ✅ Your local compliance pathway (SFDA/PAFN/WATHEQ/Oman Customs/etc.)

• ✅ Preferred payment method

Let’s Build Your GCC + Near Africa Wheat Program

In these corridors, the difference between a smooth import and a costly delay is documents that pass first time and a lane plan that survives market swings. We bring both—plus product consistency your production teams can rely on.

Contact: sales@zenitheclipse.com — we’ll revert with availability, lead time, and a shipment plan aligned to your ports and SOPs.