Sukkari means 'sugary' in Arabic and that is the pitch: low acid, high Brix, thin skin, fine aromatics. Volumes are a fraction of Navel — which is the point. Sukkari is a premium speciality tier for GCC and Central Asian retailers who want a named Egyptian variety at a price premium over commodity Navel.
0805.10
Sukkari
Telescopic / open top carton 15 kg · Bins 600 kg
December–February
Citrus
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: Dec–Feb peak. Overlaps Navel but sells at a 15–25% CIF premium in the right retail programme.
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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