Herbs · Egyptian Origin · Recognized Supply
Egyptian Chamomile
Egypt is a major chamomile origin. Admiral Agro supplies dried German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) flower heads to tea, cosmetic and ingredient buyers worldwide.
Egyptian Chamomile
Egyptian chamomile from the Nile Delta is the recognized origin for high-spec chamomile. Admiral Agro exports whole and broken flower heads, dried to ≤ 12% moisture, with essential oil content certified per batch. Supplied to herbal tea manufacturers, ingredient companies and cosmetics formulators across Europe, the GCC and beyond.
Technical Specifications
| Botanical name | Matricaria chamomilla L. |
|---|---|
| Type | German Chamomile — whole or broken flower heads |
| Moisture | ≤ 12% |
| Purity | ≥ 98% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 1% |
| Essential oil | ≥ 0.3 ml / 100g dry weight |
| Apigenin | ≥ 0.3% (ingredient grade) |
| Chamazulene | ≥ 3% of essential oil |
| Origin | Egypt — Nile Delta |
| Packing | 25 KG pressed cartons · 10 KG bags · bulk bales |
| Crop | Current crop year |
Availability & Harvest Calendar
| Harvest Season | Apr – Jun |
| Peak Export | May – Aug |
| Availability | Year-round (stored) |
Available Grades
| Grade | Criteria | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| High-Spec Grade | ≥ 0.3% apigenin, ≥ 0.4 ml oil | Pharma, herbal extract, extract |
| Food / Tea Grade | ≥ 0.3 ml oil, ≤ 12% moisture | Herbal tea blends, food industry |
| Cosmetic Grade | High chamazulene | Skin care formulations |
Target Markets
Egypt is a major chamomile origin, with Nile Delta-grown flowers valued for chamazulene and apigenin content. Egyptian chamomile is widely traded into European ingredient channels. COA per batch, phytosanitary certificate standard.
Product Overview & Export Information
Admiral Agro supplies dried Egyptian chamomile flowers — whole blossoms, food, herbal and ingredient grade. Egypt's Nile Delta climate produces chamomile with superior essential oil content and consistent colour. Used in herbal teas, herbal extracts, cosmetics and essential oil production.
Available Documents
Source Egyptian chamomile
Tea, cosmetic or ingredient grade — we supply ingredient manufacturers, tea blenders and cosmetic ingredient formulators with full documentation.