What these food and agriculture reports cover
Each report profiles one fresh, frozen or dried product exported from Egypt — citrus, onions and garlic, grapes, pomegranates, dates, IQF fruit, potatoes and herbs — and brings together what an importer needs to specify before ordering.
- Quality grade. Size (caliber or count), sugar content (°Brix), dry matter or moisture, and the defects allowed under the buyer's or the importing market's standard.
- Harvest window. When the product is available; buying outside the main season usually means stored product at a higher price.
- Cold chain. The carrying temperature and ventilation for the reefer container; compare with the reefer temperature guide.
- Packing and payload. Carton sizes, cartons per pallet and pallets per 40ft reefer container.
Reports in this library (10)
| Ref. | Report | Sector | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| AG-2026-01 | Fresh Valencia Oranges: Brix Index, Cold Chain Logistics & European Supermarket Protocols | Citrus | Q3 2026 |
| AG-2026-02 | Fresh Navel Oranges: Early Harvest Window, Seedless Caliber Distribution & Packing Formats | Citrus | Q3 2026 |
| AG-2026-03 | Egyptian Garlic: Purple & Pure White Bulbs, Sieve Sizing, Curing & Controlled Atmosphere | Vegetables | Q3 2026 |
| AG-2026-04 | Yellow & Red Bulb Onions: Long-Day Storage Specs, Skin Retention & Bulk Reefer Stowage | Vegetables | Q3 2026 |
| AG-2026-05 | Seedless Table Grapes: Sugar-Acid Brix Equilibrium, SO₂ Pad Preservation & Cold Chain Integrity | Fresh fruit | Q3 2026 |
| AG-2026-06 | Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Strawberries: Deep Freeze Parameters, Caliber Sorting & Micro-Assay | Frozen produce | Q3 2026 |
| AG-2026-07 | Fresh Pomegranate: Aril Juiciness, Caliber Selection, Waxing & Maritime Atmosphere Controls | Fresh fruit | Q3 2026 |
| AG-2026-08 | Medjool & Semi-Dry Siwi Dates: Jumbo Grading, Skin Separation Ratios & Fumigation Standards | Dates & specialty | Q3 2026 |
| AG-2026-09 | Dried Medicinal & Aromatic Herbs: Steam Sterilization, Essential Oil Assay & Microbial Purity | Herbs & spices | Q3 2026 |
| AG-2026-10 | Fresh Table & Industrial Chipping Potatoes: Dry Matter %, Pest-Free Zones (PFA) & Brown Rot Clearance | Vegetables | Q3 2026 |
Open a report above to see its summary and full specification sheet.
Documents fresh produce needs to clear customs
- Phytosanitary certificate — issued by the exporting country's plant health authority to confirm the shipment is free of listed pests.
- Certificate of origin — needed to claim reduced duty under a trade agreement, such as EUR.1 for the EU.
- Health and residue checks — many markets test for pesticide residues against their maximum residue limits (MRLs).
- Private standards — supermarket buyers often ask for GLOBALG.A.P. or similar farm certification; see the certification directory.
Some markets also require cold treatment: the fruit is held at a set temperature for a set number of days during the voyage to kill fruit-fly larvae.
Frequently asked questions
What does °Brix mean?
°Brix measures the sugar content of fruit juice as a percentage. Buyers use it to set a minimum sweetness; oranges and grapes are commonly specified by Brix.
What is the difference between caliber and count?
Caliber is the fruit's diameter; count is how many pieces fill a standard carton. A higher count means smaller fruit.
How is fresh produce shipped from Egypt?
Most fresh produce travels in 40ft high-cube reefer containers at a controlled temperature, with the vent setting chosen for the product.
What does IQF mean?
Individually quick frozen: each piece of fruit or vegetable is frozen separately so it does not form a block, then shipped at −18 °C or colder.
Why do onions and garlic need curing?
Curing dries the outer skins and neck, which reduces moisture loss and rot during storage and a long voyage.