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.
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Egyptian Yellow (Golden)
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April–August
Root & Bulb
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: 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.
All sea freight ships reefer from Alexandria or Port Said unless otherwise agreed. Air freight departs Cairo International (CAI).
| Destination | Sea (reefer) | Air freight |
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| 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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