Egyptian oranges do not ship in part-loads. Oranges go in full 40 ft reefer containers only, 1,664 cartons of 15 kg (24.96 t), including trial orders, and are never loaded with mandarins or lemons. Part-loads and mixed loads of mandarins and lemons: on request, subject to approval.
Last updated: October 2026
Oranges: Full 40 ft Reefers Only
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | One full 40 ft reefer container, including trial orders. No part-loads and no 20 ft containers. |
| Load per 40 ft reefer | 1,664 cartons of 15 kg = 24.96 t net (20 pallets × 80 cartons + 1 Euro pallet × 64 cartons) |
| Mixed loads | Oranges are not loaded with mandarins or lemons in the same container |
| Grades | Commercial grade: Class I (12–15% defects per carton) and Class II (up to 30%), Peivana-branded cartons |
| Juice oranges | Valencia by diameter: S 65–75 mm, M 75–85 mm, L 85–95 mm, in bins of 600 kg net |
| Weekly programme | 8–10 containers a week |
| Variety | Export window | Counts per 15 kg carton (most requested) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 32–88 (48–88) |
| Valencia | Fresh January–May, then from cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice ending exports | 48–113 (72–113) |
| Baladi (juice) | Season to March; from storage to August | – |
Full specification on the Peivana oranges page.
Mandarins and Lemons
- Part-loads and mixed loads of mandarins and lemons: on request, subject to approval.
- Mandarins: exports open when the Export Council announces the opening of the season (early to mid December).
- Lemons: ship from the end of September.
How a Mixed Load Is Decided
A mixed container is built around the buyer’s request. Each combination is agreed case by case against the carrying temperature and ventilation each product needs, and is confirmed only after approval. Oranges are never part of a mix with mandarins or lemons.
Documents
Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, and EUR.1 or Form A as agreed with the buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy Egyptian oranges by the pallet or half pallet?
No. Oranges ship in full 40 ft reefer containers only, including trial orders.
Can oranges share a container with mandarins or lemons?
No. Oranges are not loaded with mandarins or lemons in the same container.
Can I order a part-load of mandarins or lemons?
Part-loads and mixed loads of mandarins and lemons are on request, subject to approval.
When do Egyptian citrus seasons open?
Navel exports open with the Export Council’s announcement (15 December in each of the last two seasons) and run to 1 March; Valencia ships fresh January–May and from cold storage to the end of August. Mandarin exports open early to mid December, and lemons ship from the end of September.
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