Egyptian Red Onions
Export Supplier

Deep-colour, sharp-flavour, long shelf life. A domestic Egyptian cultivar — not the European red type. Packed 10 or 25 kg mesh or 1,250 kg jumbo bags. Strong weekly demand from Gulf retail during Ramadan and from West African and Central Asian wholesale markets that run year-round.

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Egyptian red onions export mesh bags 10 kg — Europe and Central Asia wholesale, GlobalG.A.P. certified farms

HS Code

0703.10

Varieties

Egyptian Red

Packaging

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Peak Season

April–August

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.

Commercial fit: Apr–Aug peak. Ramadan pull from GCC is the commercial highlight — orders close 6 weeks before the first day of Ramadan.

Transit times from Egypt

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

Frequently asked questions — Egyptian Red Onions

What is the minimum order quantity for Egyptian Red Onions?

For reefer container shipments the typical minimum is one 40ft reefer (24–26 tonnes) of Egyptian Red Onions. Air-freight orders can start from 100 kg. Mixed-SKU consolidation is available for smaller volumes.

Which certifications do Egyptian Red Onions 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 Red Onions?

Standard export packaging: —. 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 Red Onions?

Peak export window for Egyptian Red Onions: April–August. Exact availability varies by cultivar within the season; contact the sourcing team for current-week availability and FOB pricing.

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