TOMEX factory-direct Egyptian tomato paste — Grade A 36–38% Brix and Grade B 28–30% Brix. Deep red colour (a-value 1.7–1.9), Bostwick 4–8.5, pH 3.9–4.4. HACCP & ISO 22000 certified. 30–40% cheaper than Italian equivalent. Price quote in 24 hours.
All grades manufactured at our HACCP and ISO 22000 certified Egyptian facility. In-house quality lab tests Brix, colour, and Bostwick on every batch before dispatch.
| Brix (°Bx) | 36–38% |
| Color (a-value) | 1.7 / 1.8 / 1.9 |
| Overall Color | 2.0 / 2.1 |
| Bostwick (cm/30s) | 4–8.5 |
| pH | 3.9–4.4 |
| Salt (NaCl) | Max 2% |
| Mold Count | Max 50% |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Certifications | HACCP · ISO 22000 · Halal |
| Brix (°Bx) | 28–30% |
| Color (a-value) | 1.7 / 1.8 / 1.9 |
| Overall Color | 2.0 |
| Bostwick (cm/30s) | 4–8.5 |
| pH | 3.9–4.4 |
| Salt (NaCl) | Max 2% |
| Mold Count | Max 50% |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Certifications | HACCP · ISO 22000 · Halal |
| Brix (°Bx) | 28–30% |
| Process | Hot Break |
| Viscosity | High — thick body |
| Bostwick (cm/30s) | 3–6 (thick) |
| pH | 3.9–4.4 |
| Pectin | Natural pectin preserved |
| Mold Count | Max 50% |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Certifications | HACCP · ISO 22000 · Halal |
The a-value measures red intensity. Higher = deeper, more vibrant red in your ketchup or sauce.
| Parameter | Grade A — 36–38% | Grade B — 28–30% | 28–30% HB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brix (°Bx) | 36–38% | 28–30% | 28–30% |
| Color a-value | 1.7 / 1.8 / 1.9 | 1.7 / 1.8 / 1.9 | 1.7 / 1.8 / 1.9 |
| Overall Color | 2.0 / 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Bostwick (cm/30s) | 4–8.5 | 4–8.5 | 3–6 (thick) |
| Process | Cold Break | Cold Break | Hot Break |
| Viscosity | Standard | Standard | High |
| pH | 3.9–4.4 | 3.9–4.4 | 3.9–4.4 |
| Shelf Life | 24 months | 24 months | 24 months |
| Best For | Ketchup · Reconstitution · Sauce mfg. | Ready meals · Pizza · Food service | Ketchup · Thick sauces |
All packaging formats available for Grade A, Grade B, and HB. Private label — your brand printed directly on the can or label — available on any format with MOQ 1 FCL.
Egypt harvests over 6.7 million tonnes of fresh tomatoes annually. The Nile Delta's fertile alluvial soil and long sun hours produce tomatoes with naturally high sugar content (high Brix raw material) and deep lycopene levels — the two qualities that determine paste colour and flavour intensity.
Egypt's processing season (June–September) delivers fresh-pack paste — not reconstituted from stored concentrate. This gives Egyptian paste a naturally deeper red colour and richer flavour vs European and Chinese alternatives stored over multiple seasons.
Egypt is the world's 6th largest tomato producer, harvesting over 6.7 million tonnes annually. The Nile Delta — where TOMEX production is based — delivers tomatoes with a natural Brix of 5–7° in the raw fruit, significantly higher than European-grown varieties. This raw material advantage translates directly into a higher-yielding, deeper-coloured finished paste at every Brix level.
The Egyptian tomato paste processing season runs June through September — the peak of the Mediterranean summer. Fresh-pack processing means tomatoes move from field to evaporation plant within hours, not days. The result is a paste with higher lycopene retention, deeper natural colour (a-value 1.7–1.9), and a cleaner flavour profile compared to stored-crop competitors.
For ketchup manufacturers, sauce producers, and food distributors in Saudi Arabia, Libya, the UAE, Nigeria, Ghana, Poland, and Germany — Egyptian tomato paste from TOMEX delivers the same quality parameters as Italian and Spanish origins at 30–40% lower cost per tonne, with significantly shorter transit times to Gulf and African markets via the Suez Canal.
Fresh tomatoes processed within hours of harvest during Egypt's June–September season. No cold storage between farm and factory — maximum colour and Brix.
Continuous evaporation line. In-house Brix refractometer, colorimeter (CIELAB a-value), and Bostwick consistometer on every production batch. Full COA provided.
Egyptian paste: comparable colour and quality to Italian at 30–40% lower FOB price. Shorter transit to Gulf & Africa than China (7–14 days vs 25–35 days). Lower freight cost per container on MENA routes.
Alexandria and Port Said sit at the mouth of the Suez Canal. The world's most important shipping chokepoint is Egypt's logistics advantage — lowest transit times to every major market.
We ship from Alexandria by sea or by truck. Libya in 1–2 days by road. Saudi Arabia in 7 days. Europe in 14 days. Tell us your destination — we handle the rest.
| Destination | Delivery Time | Shipping From |
|---|---|---|
| Tripoli / Misrata, Libya | 3–5 days | Alexandria port |
| Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 7–10 days | Alexandria port |
| Aqaba, Jordan | 4–6 days | Alexandria port |
| Beirut, Lebanon | 4–6 days | Alexandria port |
| Dubai / Jebel Ali, UAE | 10–14 days | Alexandria port |
| Kuwait / Bahrain / Qatar | 10–14 days | Alexandria port |
| Lagos, Nigeria | 18–22 days | Alexandria port |
| Tema, Ghana | 18–22 days | Alexandria port |
| Mombasa, Kenya | 18–22 days | Alexandria port |
| Hamburg, Germany | 14–16 days | Alexandria port |
| Gdansk, Poland | 14–18 days | Alexandria port |
| Rotterdam, Netherlands | 14–16 days | Alexandria port |
Why procurement managers in Saudi Arabia, Libya, Nigeria, and Europe choose TOMEX over Italian, Spanish, and Chinese suppliers.
Egyptian production costs are among the world's lowest. TOMEX factory-direct pricing — zero middlemen. Grade A 36-38% Brix delivers dramatically better value than Italian or Spanish equivalent at comparable colour and quality.
Our Grade A 36-38% Brix achieves overall colour 2.0/2.1 on the CIELAB scale — a deep, commercially rich red that delivers vibrant end-product colour in ketchup and sauces. Available in three a-value levels: 1.7, 1.8, and 1.9 to match your product spec.
Libya in 3–5 days. Saudi Arabia in 7–10 days. This isn't possible from China (25–35 days) or Europe (14–20 days). For MENA and African buyers, Egypt's Suez Canal proximity means lower freight costs and faster restocking.
TOMEX production facility runs in-house Brix refractometer, CIELAB colorimeter (a-value), and Bostwick consistometer testing on every production batch. You receive a COA specific to your shipment — not a generic product certificate. What you approve in the sample is what arrives in your container.
BL, COO, COA, Health Certificate, Halal Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate — all on every shipment, standard. SFDA compliance for Saudi Arabia and EUR.1 for EU markets arranged on request. No documentation surprises at customs.
Direct WhatsApp line to your TOMEX export manager. Full price quote within 24 hours. Transparent pricing from first enquiry to final delivery. No agent commissions, no broker markups — just factory price direct to your port.
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Grade A (36-38% Brix) is triple concentrated — higher solids per kilogram, stronger flavour, deeper colour (overall 2.0/2.1), and better cost-efficiency for manufacturers who dilute before use (ketchup, sauce production). Grade B (28-30% Brix) is double concentrated — the standard industrial grade, direct-use for food service, ready meals, and pizza sauce where no dilution is needed. Both have colour a-values of 1.7, 1.8, or 1.9 and Bostwick 4–8.5 cm/30s.
Brix (°Bx) measures the percentage of total soluble solids — essentially the concentration level of tomato material in the paste. Higher Brix = more tomato per kilogram. For a manufacturer buying bulk paste to make ketchup, 36-38% Brix (Grade A) means you need significantly less paste per batch compared to 28-30% (Grade B) — directly reducing ingredient cost per unit of finished product. Egypt's Grade A is the cost-efficiency choice for large-volume users.
Hot break: tomatoes are heated rapidly (85–100°C) before pressing, which deactivates pectin-degrading enzymes. Natural pectin is preserved → thicker, more viscous paste → better body and texture in ketchup. Cold break: tomatoes are processed at lower temperature → brighter, fresher colour and flavour. When to choose HB: if you make ketchup and need maximum viscosity and a stable thick texture. When to choose CB (Grade A or B): if you need fresher colour and flavour for premium sauces or direct food service use.
Tomato paste colour is measured using the CIELAB colorimetric system. The a-value measures red-green intensity — higher a-value = deeper, more saturated red. TOMEX paste is available at three a-value levels: 1.7 (standard red), 1.8 (rich red), and 1.9 (deep rich red — premium). The overall colour value combines a-value with other parameters: Grade A achieves 2.0/2.1 (premium), Grade B achieves 2.0. Specify your target in your RFQ — we can supply to exact colour grade.
Standard MOQ is 1 FCL (20-foot container) = approximately 18–20 MT depending on packaging format. For first-time buyers, we welcome trial orders at smaller quantities before committing to a full container — this is how most long-term buyer relationships begin. Contact us to discuss trial order arrangements. Free product samples (with full COA) are also available before any order commitment.
Yes. Free product samples with full COA, Halal Certificate, and product specifications are provided to serious B2B buyers before any order commitment. Samples dispatched within 5 business days. Note "sample request" and your preferred grade (A, B, or HB) and colour level (1.7/1.8/1.9) in your RFQ notes.
Egypt has significantly lower agricultural labour costs, land costs, energy costs, and processing costs compared to Italy and Spain. Egypt also benefits from government export support for agricultural products. The result: Egyptian tomato paste is typically 30–40% cheaper FOB than Italian equivalent at comparable quality and colour. Additionally, for Gulf and African buyers, Egypt's proximity via the Suez Canal means lower freight costs per container vs European origins.
30% deposit to confirm your order — we start production immediately. 70% balance once your goods are loaded and ready to ship. For regular buyers with an order history, a Letter of Credit is also accepted. We do not offer payment on delivery for new buyers.
Egypt's largest tomato paste export markets are Saudi Arabia (largest Gulf buyer), Libya (closest — 3–5 days by sea, 1–2 days by truck), Nigeria and Ghana (West Africa's fastest growing paste market — Nigeria alone imports $360M of paste annually), Poland (Egypt's fastest-growing EU destination — grew 6× in 4 years), and the UAE (major re-export hub for GCC). TOMEX ships to all these markets directly from Alexandria.
Yes. TOMEX tomato paste is produced at a facility certified to FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System Certification 22000) — the most stringent international food safety standard, combining ISO 22000:2018 and ISO/TS 22002-1:2009. The facility also holds ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and Halal Certificate No. H1262017. Full certificate PDFs are provided with every price quote on request.
TOMEX Egyptian tomato paste has a shelf life of 24 months from the production date when stored at ambient temperature (below 25°C) away from direct sunlight. Aseptic bag-in-drum (200kg) format maintains product integrity for the full 24-month period without refrigeration. Tin cans and glass jars: 24 months unopened. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 5 days.
Yes. Our standard range is 4–8.5 cm/30 seconds (Bostwick). Within this range, buyers can specify a target Bostwick reading — for example, ketchup manufacturers typically request 4–6 cm/30s (thick), while sauce and pizza manufacturers prefer 6–8.5 cm/30s (more pourable). State your target Bostwick in your request and we will confirm availability for your required grade.
"We switched our entire ketchup line to TOMEX Grade A 36-38%. Colour 1.9 a-value is exactly right for our product. price is 35% below what we were paying the Italian supplier. Proforma Invoice arrived in less than 24 hours — as promised."
"First shipment of TOMEX Grade B 28-30% for our sauce production in Libya. The sample matched the COA 100%. Shipping from Alexandria to Tripoli: 4 days. That's faster than from any other origin. Already on our third container."
"We import TOMEX 28-30% HB hot break for our ketchup factory in Nigeria. The viscosity is exactly what we need — high body, stable texture. No other supplier has been able to match TOMEX's consistency batch to batch at this price point."
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