Commercial Grade Oranges
| Grade | Defects allowed per carton |
|---|---|
| Class I | 12–15% |
| Class II | Up to 30% |
Commercial grade is packed in Peivana-branded cartons: 15 kg net / 16 kg gross, open top or telescopic. Navel also comes in 10 kg and 7.5 kg cartons.
Juice Oranges: Valencia by Diameter
| Size | Diameter |
|---|---|
| S | 65–75 mm |
| M | 75–85 mm |
| L | 85–95 mm |
Juice oranges ship in bins of 600 kg net.
Baladi Oranges
Baladi is the orange we export for juice, to Arab and European markets. Its season runs to March, and it ships from storage to August.
Season
| 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 | Harvest January–July. Fresh January–May, then from cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice ending exports | January–April |
| Baladi (juice) | Season to March; from storage to August | – |
Sizes
| Variety | Counts (fruit per 15 kg carton) | Most requested |
|---|---|---|
| Navel | 32, 36, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88 | 48–88 |
| Valencia | 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 100, 113 | 72–113 |
Loading and Terms
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Carton | 15 kg net / 16 kg gross, open top or telescopic, Peivana brand. Navel also in 10 kg and 7.5 kg cartons. |
| Juice oranges | Valencia in bins of 600 kg net |
| Container | 40 ft reefer only. 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) |
| Minimum order | One full 40 ft reefer container, including trial orders |
| Mixed loads | Oranges are not loaded with mandarins or lemons in the same container |
| Weekly programme | 8–10 containers a week |
| Payment | 50% in advance and 50% against copy of the shipping documents |
| Delivery terms | CFR / CIF to your port, or FOB Egypt |
Treatment and Documents
| Item | Standard |
|---|---|
| Waxing | All export oranges are waxed: carnauba, shellac or polyethylene wax |
| Fungicides | Post-harvest fungicides within the limits of each destination country |
| Residue analysis | Tested at an accredited laboratory; result within 24 hours |
| Degreening | Not used on oranges |
| Shelf life | 30–45 days in cold storage |
| Valencia maturity | Brix 10–12, acidity about 1.5%, juice about 70% |
| Navel juice content | About 60% |
| Documents | Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, and EUR.1 or Form A as agreed with the buyer. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for oranges?
One full 40 ft reefer container, including trial orders. We do not ship oranges in part-loads or in 20 ft containers.
What is commercial grade?
Class I (12–15% defects allowed per carton) and Class II (up to 30%), packed in Peivana-branded cartons.
How are juice oranges sold?
Valencia juice oranges are sized by diameter, S 65–75 mm, M 75–85 mm and L 85–95 mm, and ship in bins of 600 kg net.
Can I mix oranges with mandarins or lemons in one container?
No. Oranges are not loaded with mandarins or lemons in the same container.
Do you send orange samples?
No. Buyers are welcome to visit the farm or the packhouse by appointment.
What is the price of Egyptian oranges?
The price changes with the variety, grade, size, packing, destination and the day of the offer, so we do not publish one. Ask for today’s price on WhatsApp or through the quote form.
Ask for today’s price on Egyptian oranges
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