Import Basil Leaves — Buy in wholesale FOB from Supplier in Egypt

Agro Star supplies dried basil leaves from Egypt with a stated purity of 99% and admixture of 1%, with moisture content of 5%. The product is offered in 15 kg paper bags or 20 kg polypropylene bags, shipped in 20 ft containers holding 6 metric tons or 40 ft containers holding 13 metric tons. The supplier notes sun-drying or machine drying at 8% humidity as the processing method, with flexibility to supply crushed leaves or whole leaves according to order.

The lower moisture content of 5% compared to typical dried herb specifications suggests either precise kiln finishing or potential over-drying that may have reduced volatile oil content. Egyptian basil cultivated in the Nile Delta region, where Agro Star is based, tends toward higher linalool concentrations than Upper Egyptian varieties due to more humid growing conditions. The 99% purity with 1% admixture is consistent with standard commercial cleaning grades, though not exceptional.

The stated uses span culinary applications across Thai, Vietnamese, Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, plus medicinal uses for digestive complaints, headaches and anxiety. Hair conditioning with basil decoction is also noted. Buyers include ethnic food manufacturers, herbal supplement companies, cosmetic ingredient suppliers and international spice traders. The tea bag supply option indicates Agro Star has access to cutting or milling equipment, or subcontracting relationships for size reduction.

Agro Star operates from 6 Makram Ebaid Street in Nasr, Cairo 11371, Egypt. The supplier holds a harbor trust tier and, like Greenup, shows a response rate of 0.00% with zero average response hours, indicating no active inquiry history on this profile. The Cairo location places Agro Star closer to Alexandria port than Fayoum-based competitors, potentially offering shorter inland logistics lead times.

The listing does not provide information about company ownership structure, number of employees, facility size, or any quality certifications. No export experience, client list, or years in business is disclosed. The mention of flexible processing (sun-dried or machine-dried, whole or crushed) suggests either in-house equipment or strong subcontractor relationships, but buyers should verify actual processing capability through a factory audit or third-party inspection before committing to volume orders.