Guides for importing Egyptian produce
Seasons, specifications, packaging, cold chain and documents — practical know-how from our export team.
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Egyptian oranges: Navel vs Valencia, counts, grades and packing
Navel for early retail, Valencia for volume and juice. How to choose the variety, the count and the pack for your market — and what to put in the specification.
Egyptian mandarins: Murcott, Clementine, Fremont and Minneola explained
From early Clementines in November to Murcott until April: which Egyptian mandarin to buy when, the counts to ask for and how to pack them.
Egyptian lemons for export: Eureka sizes, wrapped fruit and shelf life
Eureka lemons from September to March: which counts to order, when wrapped fruit is worth it, and how to keep lemons firm and green-free on arrival.
Egyptian grapefruit and limes: seasons, sizes and how to ship them
Red and Star Ruby grapefruit for the winter window and fresh green limes: what to specify, how to pack and why they are carried warmer than oranges.
Egyptian table grapes: varieties from Early Sweet to Autumn Royal
Egypt opens the Northern Hemisphere grape season. Which variety to buy in which week, how to specify berry size and Brix, and how to pack grapes for retail.
Egyptian fresh strawberries: varieties, sizes and field-to-reefer handling
How Egyptian strawberries are grown, picked and cooled for export, which varieties you will see during the season, and how to write a punnet specification.
Egyptian pomegranates: Wonderful and local varieties, sizes and packing
Egyptian pomegranates fill the autumn. Varieties, the counts to ask for, why skin quality drives price, and how to avoid dehydration and decay on arrival.
Egyptian mangoes: Keitt, Kent and local varieties for export
From July to November: which Egyptian mangoes suit export, how maturity is matched to transit time, and how to plan ripening at destination.
Egyptian guavas: sizes, foam-net packing and short-route shipping
Egyptian white-flesh guavas are fragrant and delicate. How to size them, why foam nets matter, and which routes and temperatures work best.
Egyptian early-season peaches: the spring window for retailers
Egyptian peaches reach the market in spring, ahead of most Mediterranean origins. What to expect and how to plan firmness, packing and shipping.
Egyptian carrots: sizes, retail bags and year-round supply
Egyptian carrots are available through most of the year. How to specify diameter and length, choose between retail bags and bulk, and keep carrots crisp.
How to import fresh produce from Egypt: a buyer’s guide
A step-by-step guide for importers: how to brief an Egyptian exporter, compare offers fairly, plan the season and avoid claims on arrival.
Egyptian red and golden onions: sizes, bags and dry storage
Golden onions from February, red onions from April. How to specify calibre, skin and dryness, choose bags, and ship onions without sprouting or rot.
Egyptian garlic: fresh and dry garlic, bulb sizes and packing
White or purple, fresh or dry: how to choose Egyptian garlic, which bulb sizes to ask for, and how to pack and ship it without sprouting or mould.
Egyptian sweet potatoes: Beauregard sizes, curing and warm shipping
Egyptian Beauregard sweet potatoes supply Europe from August to March. How curing works, which weights to buy and why they must never be shipped cold.
Egyptian bell peppers and chillies: colours, cartons and shipping
Red, yellow, green or all three: how to buy Egyptian bell peppers and chillies, from grading and cartons to the right shipping temperature.
Egyptian iceberg lettuce and broccoli: winter greens for Europe and the Gulf
Iceberg lettuce and broccoli from Egypt fill the winter. What to specify, how they are packed — including broccoli on ice — and how to keep them fresh.
Egyptian cucumbers and eggplants: types, cartons and mixed vegetable loads
Short or long cucumbers, round or long eggplants: how to specify them, how they are packed, and how to combine them with peppers in one container.
Egyptian produce seasonal calendar for importers
Month-by-month export windows for Egyptian citrus, grapes, strawberries, mangoes, potatoes, onions and more — and how to use them to plan your year.
IQF frozen strawberries from Egypt: grades, cuts and packing explained
Grade A, B or industrial? Whole or diced? What the terms mean for Egyptian IQF strawberries and how to match them to retail, foodservice or industry.
Egyptian frozen vegetables: okra, molokhia and mixed vegetables
Okra ‘zero’, minced molokhia and custom vegetable blends: a buyer’s guide to Egyptian frozen vegetables for ethnic retail, foodservice and private label.
Frozen mango, dates and French fries from Egypt: a specification guide
Three frozen lines for foodservice and retail: IQF mango cuts, frozen whole dates and pre-fried French fries. What to specify for each.
Egyptian citrus: varieties, seasons, sizes and packing
Navel or Valencia? Which counts? Carton or crate? Everything an importer needs to specify Egyptian oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit.
Egyptian potatoes for European buyers
Season, varieties, table versus processing specifications, EU plant-health rules and packing — what European importers need to know about Egyptian potatoes.
Egyptian strawberries and table grapes for retail programmes
Two fruits, two seasons, one supplier: how retailers build winter strawberry and summer grape programmes from Egypt.
Export packaging for fresh produce: cartons, bags and pallets
Retail unit, outer case and pallet must work together. How to choose export packaging that protects produce and fits your supply chain.
Cold chain and reefer settings for Egyptian produce
There is no single temperature for a mixed catalogue. Typical set-points, humidity and good practice for shipping Egyptian produce in reefers.
MRLs, phytosanitary certificates and export documents
Phytosanitary certificates, certificates of origin, residue limits and test reports: what comes with an Egyptian shipment and what to check before loading.
Air vs sea freight for fresh produce from Egypt
Which products fly, which sail, and how to decide: transit time, shelf life, cost and volume compared.
How to set up a private-label produce programme with an Egyptian exporter
Two approvals — the product and the printed pack. A practical guide to launching your brand on Egyptian fresh and frozen produce.
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