Export Division
Fikat Business Group exports Ethiopia’s premium agricultural products to international markets, with a strong focus on quality and traceability:
- Natural Gum Arabica/ Frankincense
- Oilseeds (sesame, niger seed)
- Pulses (chickpeas, kidney beans, mung beans)
- Spices (ginger, turmeric, black cumin, cardamom)
- Additional agro-commodities based on market demand
Natural Gum Arabica/ Frankincense
Appearance & Grading
Color: Natural, clean, market-specific (light amber, pale yellow, golden, or brown depending on gum type)
Form: Tears, nodules, or granules (as specified)
Size: Uniform grading by sieve or manual selection
Transparency: Clear to semi-clear (for food & pharma grade gum arabic)
Purity: ≥ 95–99% (grade dependent)
Foreign Matter: ≤ 1–5% (bark, sand, stones)
Dust Content: Minimal
Insect Infestation: Free from live insects
Mold: Not permitted
Moisture Content:
Gum Arabic: Max 12–15%
Frankincense & Myrrh: Max 10–12%
Ash Content: Within acceptable international limits
Solubility (Gum Arabic): High water solubility
Viscosity (Food/Pharma Grade): Within buyer specification
Odor: Natural, free from smoke, fuel, or chemical smell
Oilseeds
Purity: ≥ 99%
Foreign Matter: ≤ 1%
Moisture Content: Max 7–9%
Color: Natural, uniform, free from discoloration
Broken/Damaged Seeds: Minimal, within buyer tolerance
Infestation: Free from live insects
Sesame Seed: 48–55%
Free Fatty Acid (FFA): ≤ 2%
Acid Value: Within export market limits
All products are tested to comply with international safety requirements:
Aflatoxin & Mycotoxins: Within EU & Codex limits
Pesticide Residues: Below maximum residue levels (MRLs)
Heavy Metals: Within permissible international limits
Hygiene: Free from contamination, mold, and foreign odor
Our quality assurance process includes:
Pre-shipment inspection
Laboratory analysis and Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Phytosanitary Certificate
Certificate of Origin
Third-party inspection upon request (SGS / Intertek / BV)
Quality compliance is aligned with regulations and oversight
Spices (TURMERIC)
High-quality dried turmeric sourced from mature rhizomes, naturally processed to preserve color, aroma, and active compounds.
Form: Whole fingers / Sliced / Powder
Color: Bright yellow to deep orange
Aroma: Strong, fresh, characteristic
Taste: Warm, slightly bitter
Foreign Matter: Max 1.0%
Broken Pieces: Max 5%
Insect Damage: Nil
Mold: Nil
Heavy Metals: Within international (Codex) limits
Pesticide Residues: EU-compliant
Aflatoxins: Below
permissible limits
Packaging: Food-grade PP bags or jute bags
Net Weight: 25kg / 50kg (customizable)
Storage: Cool, dry, well-ventilated area
Spices (GINGER)
Premium-quality ginger with strong aroma and pungency, carefully dried or supplied fresh to meet export standards.
Form: Fresh / Dried whole / Sliced / Powder
Color: Light yellow to light brown
Aroma: Strong, fresh, pungent
Taste: Hot and spicy
Foreign Matter: Max 1.0%
Shriveled Pieces: Max 5%
Mold & Rot: Nil
Essential Oil Content: ≥ 1.5%
Oleoresin Content: ≥ 4.0%
Moisture Content (Dried): Max 10%
Moisture Content (Fresh): Max 85%
Heavy Metals: Within Codex limits
Pesticide Residues: EU-compliant
Aflatoxins: Below detectable limits
