Product Name: Lupin Seeds (Lupini Beans)

Family: Fabaceae

Botanical Name: Lupinus albus

Common Names: Lupin | Lupini Beans | Termis | White Lupin | sweet Lupin | Bitter Lupin

Lupin Variety — sweet or bitter

Cultivation: Conventional; supplied without additional laboratory testing.

HS Code: 12.09.99 (food use)

MOQ: 1 × 20′ FCL — 24 MT

Origin: Egypt

Crop: April – May

Introduction

Source your next container of lupin seeds directly from Egypt — available as Sweet Lupin or Bitter Lupin, both varieties of the same product, and supplied as whole seeds or ground lupin according to your requirements for snack processing, gluten-free bakery, plant protein, or food ingredient production. Egypt has a long tradition of growing and handling lupin, with Termis being a well-known traditional food, giving us genuine experience with this crop.

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Available Forms

Choose the form that best matches your processing requirements:

Sweet Lupin Seed — valued for its mild flavour and lower bitterness, making it suitable for snack production, brined lupini beans, food processing, and traditional cooked lupin products.

Bitter Lupin Seed — distinguished by its naturally bitter taste and requires debittering before consumption, making it suitable for traditional lupin preparation and processors operating soaking and debittering lines.

Quality & Certifications

We stand behind the quality of our lupin seeds because we build long-term supply partnerships.

For independent verification, we accept third-party inspection by SGS or another inspection company of your choice, at the buyer’s expense.

Our certificates and registrations include:

• NFSA registered with the Egyptian Food Safety Authority
• ISO 9001 & ISO 22000 certified for quality and food safety management
• FDA, DUNS, GACC (China), and MFDS (Korea) registered. 

Review our full ISO and FDA certifications to streamline your import clearance.

Lupin Processing controls: Pre-cleaning to remove dust, straw, and other foreign matter; destoning and gravity separation; optical colour sorting to remove discoloured and defective seeds; metal detection before packing; and grinding to the buyer’s required specifications for ground orders.

Beyond certificates, we rely on our family experience and reputation. Our roots in the herb trade go back to 1960, beginning with our grandfather. We protect that reputation with every shipment and seek lasting relationships with importers.

Shipping, Export Coordination & Documentation

Shipping & Logistics:

• FOB, CFR, and CIF Incoterms, with loading from Port Said, Alexandria, Damietta, and Sokhna ports
• Cost-effective shipping arrangements through our freight partners

Export Documentation:

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Certificate of Origin (COO)
• Official Phytosanitary Certificate
• Bill of Lading (BL)
• Fumigation Certificate when required
• War Risk Insurance for 40′ containers, covered by EIC

Silica gel is placed inside the container to help control humidity and protect the quality of the lupin seeds during transit.

Packaging, Shelf Life & Storage

Packing Configurations:

• 25 kg / 50 kg Polypropylene (PP) bags for standard bulk packing
• Customized B2B packing and private labelling available on request

Shelf Life: Up to 24 months when stored under recommended conditions. Ground lupin is best used within 12 months.

Storage Conditions: Store Lupin in a cool, dry environment, away from humidity and pests. Pulses are more vulnerable to insect activity than milled products, so fumigation and sealed storage matter.

Supply Capacity & What Affects Lupin Beans Price

Supply Capacity:

• MOQ: 1 × 20′ FCL. Lupin is dense, so containers reach weight capacity rather than filling by volume. 24 MT.
• Regular monthly shipping availability
• Contract-based programs for continuous annual-volume supply

What Affects Lupin Beans Price:

• Quality & Pricing: Lupin is available in different purity grades, such as 97% and 99%, with the price determined by the required grade.
  Higher purity requires more intensive sorting and therefore commands a higher price.
• Lupin Variety — sweet or bitter.
• Timing of the Order: Relative to the Lupin crop: Ordering Lupin during the harvest period can offer more competitive pricing. Learn about the Harvest Calendar
• Order volume, packaging configuration

Because lupin bean prices vary according to these factors, we quote each shipment individually rather than publish a fixed rate. For better planning, check our Egyptian Herbs, Spices, Seeds & Legumes Harvest Calendar to understand seasonal timing. Send us your specifications and destination port for an accurate quotation within 24 hours.

Who This Product Is For

Our lupin supply is intended for B2B clients purchasing by full container load (FCL) for manufacturing, processing, and commercial use.

• Sweet Whole Lupin Seed: Snack processors and food manufacturers producing brined, seasoned, and traditional lupin products.
• Bitter Whole Lupin Seed: Food processors with their own soaking and debittering systems for traditional lupin products.
• All varieties → Food ingredient manufacturers; pulse repackers and private-label brands; Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food importers

We supply FCL Lupin quantities to commercial buyers and do not serve retail or direct-to-consumer orders.

Request a Quote or Sample

1. Share your lupin specifications, including variety type and packing format.
2. Confirm your order volume and destination port (POD).
3. Receive a customized quotation and estimated lead time.
4. Review and approve the Lupin sample before shipment — through a factory visit, a video showing the actual lupin sample, a physical sample sent to you, or independent SGS inspection.
5. Proceed with your first container once the specifications and sample are approved.

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FAQs

Q1. Who are we? We are a third-generation family business established in 2007, with family roots in the herb trade going back to 1960. We process our products in two facilities: manual processing for delicate products and mechanized sorting and processing.

Q2. What is the difference between sweet and bitter lupin? Lupin seed contains quinolizidine alkaloids, which are bitter and toxic at sufficient doses. Sweet lupini beans come from low-alkaloid varieties bred for direct food use. Bitter lupin — including the traditional Egyptian termis — must be debittered by prolonged soaking and washing before it is edible. They are different products with different processing requirements and prices, so confirm which you need at the enquiry stage.

Q3. Is lupin an allergen? Yes. Lupin is one of the 14 named allergens under EU Regulation 1169/2011 and must be declared on labelling in the EU and UK. There is also documented cross-reactivity with peanut. We supply allergen documentation with every shipment.

Q4. What is termis? The Egyptian name for lupin, traditionally soaked, salted, and eaten as a snack — particularly at Sham el-Nessim. It is a long-established Egyptian crop, which is why the growing and handling knowledge here is genuine rather than recent.

Q5. Do you seek long-term relationships with buyers? Yes. We serve customers across 21 countries spanning the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, the Gulf region, and Australia. We want every first shipment, and every shipment that follows, to strengthen trust and build a lasting partnership.

Q6. Do you work with brokers or commission-based agents? No. We do not work with brokers or commission-based intermediaries. We deal directly with the consignee and the actual buyer.

Q7. How can I verify and follow my Lupin order before shipment? You can verify your order through a factory visit, video verification, or a third-party inspection (such as SGS) at the buyer’s expense. You can also follow your shipment through our export process. Explore Our Process

Q8. Do you supply the local market? No. We supply export markets only.