January 28, 2026
Premium Herbs Egypt supplies dried thyme in bulk for importers, spice blenders, food manufacturers, and repackers. We offer thyme in the three most requested B2B styles: whole leaves, crushed (rubbed), and powder (ground), prepared for export from Egypt with quality controls and documentation tailored to your destination market.
Best for: spice brands, seasoning factories, meat & sauce producers, ready-meal manufacturers, horeca distributors, and ingredient traders looking for consistent aroma, clean product, and reliable logistics.
Bulk Dried Thyme Supplier from Egypt (B2B Export)
Thyme is a pungent culinary herb widely used to flavor poultry, meats, sauces, soups, vegetables, and cheese applications. For B2B buyers, the critical success factors are: cleanliness (low foreign matter), stable aroma, consistent cut size, and export-ready packaging.
- Origin: Egypt
- Botanical: Thymus spp. (commonly Thymus vulgaris)
- Plant part: leaves (and small flowering tops depending on grade)
- Supply formats: Leaves / Crushed (Rubbed) / Powder
Dried Thyme Forms We Supply: Leaves vs Crushed (Rubbed) vs Powder
Choose the format that matches your production line and end product:
1) Whole Leaves
- Preferred for repacking, premium blends, and applications where leaf identity matters.
- Typical appearance: greenish to grey-green (seasonal variation is normal).
2) Crushed (Rubbed) Thyme
- Thyme processed into coarse-to-fine crush, also known as rubbed.
- Ideal for seasoning blends, marinades, and faster flavor release in cooking.
- Available in buyer-specified sieve ranges (examples: coarse, medium, fine).
3) Thyme Powder (Ground)
- Best for industrial mixing, dry rubs, snack seasoning, sauces, and uniform dispersion.
- Available in buyer-specified mesh sizes (examples: 40–80 mesh depending on your process).
Tip for importers: If you need the same thyme profile across multiple SKUs (leaf + rubbed + powder), ask for a single-lot conversion plan to keep aroma and color consistent.
Specification Sheet (Codex-Aligned) for Importers
Below is a practical, buyer-friendly specification structure aligned with common international expectations. Final specs can be customized to your contract and destination regulations.
| Parameter | Target / Limit | Notes (B2B) |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 12% | Helps prevent clumping, mold risk, and aroma loss during shipment. |
| Total Ash (dry basis) | ≤ 12% | Indicator of mineral/soil load and overall cleanliness. |
| Acid-insoluble ash (dry basis) | ≤ 3.5% | Often used as a proxy for sand/silica contamination control. |
| Volatile oil (dry basis) | ≥ 1.0 ml/100g | Linked to aroma strength; varies with crop and season. |
| Extraneous vegetable matter | ≤ 0.5% | Stems and non-accepted plant parts controlled via cleaning/sifting. |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.5% | Stones/metal/burlap etc. controlled via sorting + metal detection. |
Microbiology & residues: We can provide COA and testing aligned to your destination requirements (EU/UK/US/GCC) including pesticide residue compliance where requested.
Processing, Cleaning & Quality Control (What Importers Usually Ask For)
To reduce rejections and protect your brand, buyers typically request details about the processing workflow. Upon request we can document the following controls:
- Raw material selection (grade definition by leaf ratio, color, aroma, and defect tolerance).
- Cleaning: screening, air aspiration, and destoning steps to reduce foreign matter.
- Cut control: calibrated crushing/rubbing and milling with sieve verification.
- Metal detection and packing integrity checks.
- Optional treatments if required by your market: additional microbial reduction steps (availability depends on contract and destination rules).
Packaging Options for Export (Bulk, Retail-Ready, Private Label)
We support both ingredient buyers and repackers:
- Bulk packing: commonly 10–25 kg PP bags (with inner liner) or kraft bags, palletized.
- Industrial packing: cartons or multi-wall paper bags for powdered thyme.
- Custom packing / OEM: retail packs and private label on request (labels, barcodes, carton specs).
Container loading: shipped palletized or floor-loaded depending on your cost target and destination requirements.
Export Documents (Typical B2B Set)
Documentation can be prepared based on your incoterm and import clearance needs:
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate (when applicable for plant products)
- COA (Certificate of Analysis) for key parameters (moisture, ash, microbiology as requested)
- Third-party inspection support (e.g., SGS/BV) when required by the buyer
Applications: Where Dried Thyme Works Best (Industrial Use)
- Seasoning blends: BBQ rubs, Mediterranean mixes, poultry seasoning.
- Processed foods: sauces, soups, bouillons, frozen meals.
- Meat & poultry: marinades, coating systems, sausage and deli formulations.
- Foodservice: large pack blends and restaurant supply.
Need help choosing the right cut? Share your application and we’ll recommend the best leaf/rubbed/powder format and sieve range.
How to Buy Bulk Thyme from Premium Herbs Egypt
For the fastest quotation, send:
- Required form: Leaves / Crushed (Rubbed) / Powder
- Target cut size or mesh (if applicable)
- Quality targets (moisture, ash, micro limits, residue requirements)
- Packaging (kg/bag), pallet specs, and destination port
- Quantity (trial order or container volume) + preferred incoterm (FOB/CIF/CFR)
Request a quote and we’ll reply with: available crop/grade, lead time, packing options, and a draft specification sheet for approval.
FAQ (Bulk Dried Thyme Importers)
What is the difference between thyme leaves and crushed (rubbed) thyme?
Leaves are kept whole/intact for visual identity and repacking. Crushed (rubbed) thyme is processed into coarse-to-fine particles for faster flavor release and easier blending.
Do you supply thyme powder suitable for industrial mixing?
Yes. We supply ground thyme powder with mesh options based on your process (for example, standard fine powder used in dry mixes and seasonings).
Can you share a COA and specification sheet before shipment?
Yes. We can provide a COA for agreed parameters (moisture, ash, and additional tests per buyer request) along with a shipment-specific specification summary.
What moisture level should importers request for dried thyme?
A common maximum target is 12% moisture to reduce mold risk and protect aroma during shipping and storage.
Do you offer steam sterilization or microbial reduction?
Microbial control options can be arranged depending on your destination regulations and contract requirements. Please specify your target limits and market.
What are typical export pack sizes for bulk thyme?
Bulk shipments are commonly packed in 10–25 kg bags with inner liners, palletized for export. Custom packing and private label can be arranged on request.
Which documents do you provide for customs clearance?
Typically: invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, COA, and phytosanitary certificate when applicable. Additional documents can be arranged based on your market.
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
MOQ depends on the form (leaves/rubbed/powder) and packaging. Send your target quantity and destination, and we’ll propose the best shipment plan.