Four cultivars: Wonderful (the global benchmark), Manfaluti, Baladi, and Early 116. Harvest starts late August, peaks Sep–Oct, tails into November. Brix 15–17, arils dark red, hard shell that survives a 10-day reefer to Rotterdam and a 14-day reefer to the Far East. Packed 11 kg open-top or 2 kg consumer trays for retail-ready programmes.
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Wonderful, Manfaluti, Baladi, Early 116
11 kg open top carton · 2 kg plastic tray · Sizes 6–14
September–March
Berries & Fruits
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: Sep–Nov — the Northern Hemisphere window between Turkish and Southern-Hemisphere supply. December shipments possible from controlled-atmosphere storage but shell integrity drops after week 14 post-harvest.
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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