Printed 6 kg carton
Heads packed by count in a branded carton.
Fresh vegetables · Egypt
Egyptian iceberg lettuce for export
Crisp iceberg lettuce from Egypt, 650–1000 g heads, packed wrapped or unwrapped in 6 kg cartons or crates.
- Origin
- Egypt
- Varieties
- Iceberg
- Season
- October – July
- HS code
- 0705.11
- Packing
- 6 kg carton or crate
- Private label
- Available
Overview
Firm heads, cooled fast after harvest
Iceberg lettuce is harvested in the cool season, trimmed, optionally wrapped and cooled quickly to keep the heads crisp. A long Egyptian season, from October to July, supports steady programmes for the Gulf and Europe.
Head weight, trimming, heads per carton and wrapping are agreed before packing, along with the receiving window.
What to specify
- Head weight (650–1000 g)
- Heads per carton
- Wrapped or unwrapped
- Carton or crate
Specifications
Commercial specification
| Type | Iceberg lettuce |
|---|---|
| Head weight | 650–1000 g |
| Grade | Class I or buyer specification |
| Packing | 6 kg carton; 6 kg plastic crate; individually wrapped on request |
| Private label | Available |
| HS code | 0705.11 |
Published ranges are a starting point. Size, grade, pack and net weight are confirmed in your quotation for the shipment lot.
Season
When Iceberg lettuce are available
October to July.
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Packing
Packing options
Packing follows your sales channel and destination. Formats, weights and labels are agreed before packing starts.
Individually wrapped
Each head in film for retail.
Plastic crate
For wholesale and foodservice.
Logistics
Storage, loading and shipping
Carrying conditions and the loading plan are confirmed for each shipment, product and destination.
- Pack format, net weight and units per pallet
- Pallet pattern and pallets per 20ft / 40ft reefer
- Temperature set-point and ventilation per product
- Loading photos and export documents per shipment
| Carrying temperature | 0 to +1 °C |
|---|---|
| Relative humidity | 95%+ |
| Pallets | Euro 80×120 cm or industrial 100×120 cm |
| Wood packaging | ISPM 15 where applicable |
| Traceability | Lot code linking field, packhouse and packing date |
FAQ
Buying Iceberg lettuce: common questions
When is Egyptian iceberg lettuce available?
From October to July.
Do you wrap lettuce individually?
Yes, on request. Unwrapped heads in cartons or crates are also available.
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