What to Load from Egypt in Q2 (Apr–Jun)

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

ProductAprilMayJuneNotes for buyers
Table grapes—Season opens (Early Sweet, Prime)Full swing (Flame, Superior)Egypt is an early origin into Europe each summer
Valencia orangesFresh (best quality January–April)Fresh (last fresh month)From cold storageFresh January–May, then cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice
Golden onionsPeakPeakStrongBest skin quality and sizing of the year
PotatoesSpring crop peakStrongSeason closingSpring crop ships Jan–Jun
CantaloupeStrongPeakStrongSeason runs Mar–Jul
WatermelonOpensPeakPeakApr–Jul window
GarlicFresh & dryDryDry (season closing)Feb–Jun window
Mango——First early varietiesMain 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.

CaseRule
Oranges with mandarins or lemonsNot loaded together
Oranges with any other productOn request, subject to approval
Oranges on their ownFull 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]

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