Egypt is the first commercial Northern Hemisphere origin on the global calendar each year. Superior opens in mid-May, Flame and Red Globe run June–August, Autumn Royal and Crimson close the season in September–October. Seedless cultivars ship as 4.5–5 kg punnets or clamshells; seeded as 5 kg open-top.
0806.10
Superior, Flame, Red Globe, Autumn Royal, Crimson
8 kg / 15 kg carton · Brix 14–20+
November–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: Jul–Oct is Egypt's sweet spot between Spanish/Italian early crop and Chilean/South African / Peruvian late-season volumes arriving at European ports. The May–June Superior window is niche but commercially valuable.
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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