Pre-season planning lets orange buyers fix counts, grades and packing before the Egyptian citrus season opens. Navel contracts start in early November and exports open when the Export Council announces the opening (15 December in each of the last two seasons), running to 1 March. Valencia ships fresh January–May, then from cold storage to the end of August. Oranges ship in full 40 ft reefers only and are never loaded with mandarins or lemons.
Last updated: October 2026
The Season Calendar
| Variety | Export window | Best quality |
|---|---|---|
| Navel | Contracts from early November; exports from the Export Council’s opening announcement (15 December in each of the last two seasons) to 1 March | Early in the season |
| Valencia | Fresh January–May, then from cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice | January–April |
| Baladi (juice) | Season to March; from storage to August | – |
Mandarin exports open when the Export Council announces the opening of the season (early to mid December). Lemons ship from the end of September.
Sizes, Counts and Packing
| Item | Navel | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| Counts per 15 kg carton | 32, 36, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88 | 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 100, 113 |
| Most requested | 48–88 | 72–113 |
| Carton | 15 kg net / 16 kg gross, open top or telescopic; also 10 kg and 7.5 kg | 15 kg net / 16 kg gross, open top or telescopic |
Juice Valencia is sold by diameter (S 65–75 mm, M 75–85 mm, L 85–95 mm) in bins of 600 kg net. Commercial grade is Class I (12–15% defects per carton) and Class II (up to 30%), in Peivana cartons. Fruit is always waxed, with no degreening.
Oranges and Mixed Containers
| 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 |
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.
See the mixed produce containers guide.
Certification and Quality
Our citrus runs under GLOBALG.A.P at farm level with packhouse food-safety certification, and we arrange third-party inspection on request. Reefers are pre-cooled and set before stuffing. Residue analysis is done at an accredited lab, with the result within 24 hours.
Delivery terms: CFR / CIF to your port, or FOB Egypt.
FAQ
When does the Egyptian orange season open?
Navel contracts start in early November; exports open when the Export Council announces the opening (15 December in each of the last two seasons) and run to 1 March. Navel quality is best early in the season. Valencia ships fresh January–May, then from cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice. Valencia quality is best January–April.
What is the minimum order for oranges?
A full 40 ft reefer (1,664 cartons of 15 kg = 24.96 t), including trial orders.
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.
Which counts are most requested?
Navel 48–88 and Valencia 72–113 per 15 kg carton.
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