Egyptian Strawberries
Export Supplier

Air freight out of Cairo, packed in 250 g punnets or 1 kg trays, BRCGS-audited growers in Nubaria, Beheira, and Ismailia. Pre-cooled within 2 hours of picking to +1 °C, temperature-logged from packhouse to CAI to destination. December through March is when it works commercially — anything outside that window is a negotiation.

Egyptian strawberries early-season Nile Delta — air-freight and reefer export to GCC and Europe, AFRICAFRESH EXPORT

HS Code

0810.10

Varieties

Premium Egyptian · Integrated crop management

Packaging

250 g / 500 g punnet · Pre-cooled · BRC-food certified

Peak Season

December–February

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: Dec–Mar. This is the single Egyptian export where Spain, Morocco, and Greece all have domestic supply — so Egypt wins on landed price for specific routes (Tashkent, Jebel Ali, Moscow) and on the counter-season Nov–Dec shoulder before Spanish volume arrives.

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 Strawberries

What is the minimum order quantity for Egyptian Strawberries?
For reefer container shipments the typical minimum is one 40ft reefer (24–26 tonnes) of Egyptian Strawberries. Air-freight orders can start from 100 kg. Mixed-SKU consolidation is available for smaller volumes.
Which certifications do Egyptian Strawberries 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 Strawberries?
Standard export packaging: 250 g / 500 g punnet · Pre-cooled · BRC-food certified. 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 Strawberries?
Peak export window for Egyptian Strawberries: December–February. Exact availability varies by cultivar within the season; contact the sourcing team for current-week availability and FOB pricing.

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