Egyptian Navel Oranges
Export Supplier

The Egyptian winter citrus line buyers in Rotterdam, Tashkent, and Jebel Ali actually stock. Grown in the Nile Delta and around Beheira where warm days and cool nights push skin colour deep and Brix into the 11–13 band. We ship Class 1, caliber 58–88 mm, seedless, easy-peel — pre-cooled to +4 °C at the packhouse and stuffed in 15 kg or 10 kg telescopic cartons with the farm QR on every carton.

Egyptian Washington Navel Oranges 60–85mm grade — European retail export cartons, AFRICAFRESH EXPORT

HS Code

0805.10

Varieties

Navel

Packaging

Telescopic / open top carton 15 kg · Bins 600 kg · Calibers 1–9 (62–96 mm)

Peak Season

November–March

Category

Citrus

Origin

Egypt — Nile Valley & Delta

Export season calendar

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.

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Commercial fit: November through April, which is exactly when European domestic Navel is over, Turkish and Moroccan supply thins, and Uzbek, Kazakh, and GCC buyers have nothing local. Egypt lands the container at a price Florida and Spain can't match on counter-season.

Transit times from Egypt

All sea freight ships reefer from Alexandria or Port Said unless otherwise agreed. Air freight departs Cairo International (CAI).

DestinationSea (reefer)Air freight
North Europe (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp)6–10 days24–48 h
Mediterranean (Marseille, Genoa, Piraeus)4–6 days24–48 h
GCC (Jebel Ali, Dammam, Doha)3–5 days12–24 h
Uzbekistan (Tashkent via Poti)14–18 days24–48 h
Kazakhstan (Almaty via Aktau)16–20 days24–48 h
East Asia (Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan)14–18 days24–48 h
North America (East Coast)14–18 days24–48 h

Frequently asked questions — Egyptian Navel Oranges

What is the minimum order quantity for Egyptian Navel Oranges?
For reefer container shipments the typical minimum is one 40ft reefer (24–26 tonnes) of Egyptian Navel Oranges. Air-freight orders can start from 100 kg. Mixed-SKU consolidation is available for smaller volumes.
Which certifications do Egyptian Navel Oranges carry?
Every partner farm is GlobalG.A.P. certified. Depending on destination, consignments also carry BRCGS Food Safety, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GRASP, and SMETA documentation. Halal certificates are available on request for processed lines. Certificate copies travel with the cargo and digitally to the importer ahead of arrival.
What packaging is available for Egyptian Navel Oranges?
Standard export packaging: Telescopic / open top carton 15 kg · Bins 600 kg · Calibers 1–9 (62–96 mm). Private-label cartons (buyer-branded printing) are available at full-container MOQ with 3–4 weeks lead time.
When is the peak season for Egyptian Navel Oranges?
Peak export window for Egyptian Navel Oranges: November–March. Exact availability varies by cultivar within the season; contact the sourcing team for current-week availability and FOB pricing.

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