Egyptian Pomegranates
Export Supplier

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.

Egyptian Wonderful pomegranates September–January export — deep-red arils, 350–500g grade, Europe and GCC wholesale

HS Code

0810.90

Varieties

Wonderful, Manfaluti, Baladi, Early 116

Packaging

11 kg open top carton · 2 kg plastic tray · Sizes 6–14

Peak Season

September–March

Category

Berries & Fruits

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: 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.

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 Pomegranates

What is the minimum order quantity for Egyptian Pomegranates?
For reefer container shipments the typical minimum is one 40ft reefer (24–26 tonnes) of Egyptian Pomegranates. Air-freight orders can start from 100 kg. Mixed-SKU consolidation is available for smaller volumes.
Which certifications do Egyptian Pomegranates 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 Pomegranates?
Standard export packaging: 11 kg open top carton · 2 kg plastic tray · Sizes 6–14. 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 Pomegranates?
Peak export window for Egyptian Pomegranates: September–March. Exact availability varies by cultivar within the season; contact the sourcing team for current-week availability and FOB pricing.

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