Star Ruby (Dark Red) is Egypt's export grapefruit — deep red flesh, Brix 9–11, clean acidity, and counts 27/32/36/40/45 per 15 kg open-top carton. Lands in Rotterdam, Tokyo, and Hamburg at prices that compete with Florida Red and Israeli Jaffa on a counter-season basis. Our growers are concentrated around the Nubaria reclaimed belt.
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Star Ruby (Dark Red)
15 kg open top carton · 10 kg plastic box · Calibers 30–72
November–March
Citrus
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: Nov–Apr, counter to Southern Hemisphere Star Ruby. The window works because Northern Hemisphere winter demand is stable and Florida volumes have declined structurally.
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 |
Request a quote with your target destination, quantity, incoterms, and required certifications — our sourcing team responds within one business day.
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