🇸🇩 Sudan → the world · via Kenya
Sudan is a leading exporter of dried hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa, 'karkadeh') calyces used in herbal teas, beverages and natural colourings. El Fasher type is deep red; El Rahad (Gezira/Kordofan) type is larger and brighter.
Sudan is a leading exporter of dried hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa, 'karkadeh') calyces used in herbal teas, beverages and natural colourings. El Fasher type is deep red; El Rahad (Gezira/Kordofan) type is larger and brighter. Sudan also exports senna leaves and pods (Northern State) and baobab fruit powder.
Main markets: Germany, USA, Mexico, Egypt, Netherlands, China.
Typical specifications; exact parameters are confirmed per lot on the quotation, inspection report and certificate of analysis.
Type 1 of 3 · 🇸🇩 Sudan
Deep red, whole dried calyces for herbal tea and beverages.
Sample: $4.00/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Moisture | ≤ 12% |
|---|---|
| Admixture | ≤ 1% |
| Colour | dark red |
| Cleaning | ASTA cleanliness on request |
Type 2 of 3 · 🇸🇩 Sudan
Cut and sifted hibiscus for tea blenders.
Sample: $4.60/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Cut sizes | 2–4 mm, 4–8 mm |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Sterilisation on request | |
Type 3 of 3 · 🇸🇩 Sudan
Pharmacopoeia-grade senna for laxative preparations and teas.
Sample: $3.20/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Sennosides | ≥ 2.5% (leaves) |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Region | Notes |
|---|---|
| North & West Kordofan, Darfur | Hibiscus. |
| Northern State | Senna (Cassia acutifolia). |
| Kordofan | Baobab. |
Hibiscus harvest November–January.
HS codes: 1211.90 (hibiscus, senna) · 0813.40
Every Sudan transaction is screened against UN, US (OFAC), EU and UK sanctions lists, including entities linked to the parties in the current conflict. We do not trade Sudanese gold because of the high risk of conflict financing. Payment channels and logistics are agreed before contract.
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