Five Egyptian garlic types: White, Balady, Red, Chinese-type (grown in Egypt), and Green/Dry. Caliber 40–80 mm. Packed telescopic or open-top cartons, net/mesh bags, or plastic and bamboo baskets per destination-retail convention. Peak harvest Jan–Apr; dried garlic ships through August.
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White, Balady, Red, Chinese, Green & Dry
Telescopic / open top carton · Net / mesh / plastic / bamboo basket · 40–80 mm
January–April
Root & Bulb
Egypt — Nile Valley & Delta
Months highlighted in terracotta are peak export availability from Egypt. Shoulder weeks may be available on request — contact our sourcing team for current-week status.
Commercial fit: Competes directly with Chinese garlic on price and cleanly beats it on EU traceability and residue paperwork. Popular for buyers who need a non-Chinese origin for retail messaging or for phytosanitary reasons.
All sea freight ships reefer from Alexandria or Port Said unless otherwise agreed. Air freight departs Cairo International (CAI).
| Destination | Sea (reefer) | Air freight |
|---|---|---|
| North Europe (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp) | 6–10 days | 24–48 h |
| Mediterranean (Marseille, Genoa, Piraeus) | 4–6 days | 24–48 h |
| GCC (Jebel Ali, Dammam, Doha) | 3–5 days | 12–24 h |
| Uzbekistan (Tashkent via Poti) | 14–18 days | 24–48 h |
| Kazakhstan (Almaty via Aktau) | 16–20 days | 24–48 h |
| East Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan) | 14–18 days | 24–48 h |
| North America (East Coast) | 14–18 days | 24–48 h |
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