Egyptian Yellow Onions
Export Supplier

The backbone of Egyptian vegetable exports. 25–28 tonnes per 40ft reefer, packed 10 or 25 kg mesh bags for retail, 550 kg wooden bins or 1,250 kg jumbo bags for food manufacturers. Peak harvest is April–August from Delta and Upper Egypt, with controlled-atmosphere storage extending supply into autumn for buyers on recurring weekly programmes.

Egyptian yellow onions jumbo grade export — Nile Delta origin, Central Asia and GCC wholesale supply

HS Code

0703.10

Varieties

Egyptian Yellow (Golden)

Packaging

Peak Season

April–August

Category

Root & Bulb

Origin

Egypt — Nile Valley & Delta

Export season calendar

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Commercial fit: Apr–Aug lands before Dutch and Polish new-crop is available and overlaps the Spanish season at a lower FOB. A core line for GCC and Russian buyers.

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 Yellow Onions

What is the minimum order quantity for Egyptian Yellow Onions?
For reefer container shipments the typical minimum is one 40ft reefer (24–26 tonnes) of Egyptian Yellow Onions. Air-freight orders can start from 100 kg. Mixed-SKU consolidation is available for smaller volumes.
Which certifications do Egyptian Yellow 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 Yellow 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 Yellow Onions?
Peak export window for Egyptian Yellow 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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