Guides for importing Egyptian produce
Seasons, specifications, packaging, cold chain and documents — practical know-how from our export team.
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How to import fresh produce from Egypt: a buyer’s guide
A step-by-step guide for importers: how to brief an Egyptian exporter, compare offers fairly, plan the season and avoid claims on arrival.
Egyptian produce seasonal calendar for importers
Month-by-month export windows for Egyptian citrus, grapes, strawberries, mangoes, potatoes, onions and more — and how to use them to plan your year.
Egyptian citrus: varieties, seasons, sizes and packing
Navel or Valencia? Which counts? Carton or crate? Everything an importer needs to specify Egyptian oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit.
Egyptian potatoes for European buyers
Season, varieties, table versus processing specifications, EU plant-health rules and packing — what European importers need to know about Egyptian potatoes.
Egyptian strawberries and table grapes for retail programmes
Two fruits, two seasons, one supplier: how retailers build winter strawberry and summer grape programmes from Egypt.
Export packaging for fresh produce: cartons, bags and pallets
Retail unit, outer case and pallet must work together. How to choose export packaging that protects produce and fits your supply chain.
Cold chain and reefer settings for Egyptian produce
There is no single temperature for a mixed catalogue. Typical set-points, humidity and good practice for shipping Egyptian produce in reefers.
MRLs, phytosanitary certificates and export documents
Phytosanitary certificates, certificates of origin, residue limits and test reports: what comes with an Egyptian shipment and what to check before loading.
Air vs sea freight for fresh produce from Egypt
Which products fly, which sail, and how to decide: transit time, shelf life, cost and volume compared.
How to set up a private-label produce programme with an Egyptian exporter
Two approvals — the product and the printed pack. A practical guide to launching your brand on Egyptian fresh and frozen produce.
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