Q2 (April–June) is the turn from winter citrus to summer fruit. Valencia oranges ship fresh to the end of May, with best quality January–April, then from cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice. Table grapes open in May, melons and onions peak, and the spring potato crop ships in volume. Oranges ship in full 40 ft reefers only.
Last updated: October 2026
This guide is part of our full Egyptian produce seasons calendar.
Q2 at a Glance: What’s Available April–June
| Product | April | May | June | Notes for buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Table grapes | — | Season opens (Early Sweet, Prime) | Full swing (Flame, Superior) | Egypt is an early origin into Europe each summer |
| Valencia oranges | Fresh (best quality January–April) | Fresh (last fresh month) | From cold storage | Fresh January–May, then cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice |
| Golden onions | Peak | Peak | Strong | Best skin quality and sizing of the year |
| Potatoes | Spring crop peak | Strong | Season closing | Spring crop ships Jan–Jun |
| Cantaloupe | Strong | Peak | Strong | Season runs Mar–Jul |
| Watermelon | Opens | Peak | Peak | Apr–Jul window |
| Garlic | Fresh & dry | Dry | Dry (season closing) | Feb–Jun window |
| Mango | — | — | First early varieties | Main season is Jul–Oct |
Month by Month
April: Valencia and Peak Onions
April is the last month of Valencia’s best-quality window: Brix 10–12, acidity about 1.5% and juice about 70%. Golden onions are at their best, cured, tight-skinned and available across sizes, while the spring potato crop is in full export mode. Cantaloupe is shipping and watermelon opens late in the month.
May: Grapes Open the Summer
Early Sweet and Prime seedless grapes start cutting in the first half of May, with demand from the EU, UK and Gulf. Melons peak, onions keep rolling, and May is the last month of fresh Valencia.
June: Full Summer Mode
June brings Flame and Superior grapes at full volume, peak watermelon, strong cantaloupe and, toward the end of the month, the first early mangoes. Valencia ships from cold storage, subject to the Export Council’s notice. See our summer mixed container guide.
Mixed Containers in Q2
There is no fixed mix. Each mixed container is built around the buyer’s request, and each combination is agreed case by case against the carrying temperature and ventilation each product needs, then confirmed after approval.
Products buyers ask to combine in Q2 include grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon, onions, garlic, potatoes and early mango. Whether any of them share a container is decided per request.
| Case | Rule |
|---|---|
| Oranges with mandarins or lemons | Not loaded together |
| Oranges with any other product | On request, subject to approval |
| Oranges on their own | Full 40 ft reefer only (1,664 cartons of 15 kg = 24.96 t), including trial orders |
More in our mixed produce containers guide.
Booking Timing for Q2 Shipments
- Valencia oranges: ask for today’s price and availability; fresh fruit runs to the end of May and cold-storage fruit to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice. Minimum order is a full 40 ft reefer, even for a trial.
- For May grapes: commit in March–April. First-of-season grapes are allocated before they are cut.
- For June: if you want early mango, tell us at booking so packhouse dates can be aligned.
- Vessel space: reefer space tightens as the grape season opens, so fix bookings early.
Delivery terms: CFR / CIF to your port, or FOB Egypt.
FAQ
Is Valencia orange quality still good in May and June?
Valencia quality is best January–April. Fresh fruit ships to the end of May; from June, Valencia ships from cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice.
Can grapes and melons ship in the same container?
Each mix is agreed per request against the temperature and ventilation each product needs. Grapes are ethylene-sensitive and melon ripeness must be managed, so the combination is confirmed only after approval.
Can oranges go in a mixed container?
Oranges are never loaded with mandarins or lemons. Any other mixed container that includes oranges is on request, subject to approval. Otherwise oranges ship in full 40 ft reefers, including trial orders.
What is the minimum order?
For oranges, a full 40 ft reefer, even for a trial. For other products and mixed containers, send your request and we confirm what is possible.
Ask for today’s price for Q2
Tell us your arrival month, products, packing and destination port, and ask for today’s price. Email: [email protected]