A winter mixed container from Egypt is built around the buyer’s request. There is no fixed mix: 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 loaded with mandarins or lemons; any other mixed container that includes oranges is on request, subject to approval.
Last updated: October 2026
Why Buyers Ask for a Mixed Winter Container
Many mid-size importers, wholesalers and regional distributors do not need a full container of a single line. A mixed load lets one 40 ft reefer, one booking and one set of documents carry several commercial lines:
- Cash flow: less stock of one line waiting to sell through.
- Shelf coverage: one arrival restocks several categories.
- Risk spread: if one line trades soft, the others carry the container.
See the mixed produce container page for how requests are handled.
Products Buyers Ask to Combine in Winter
These are candidate products for a winter request. Whether any two of them share a container is decided per request, after checking each product’s temperature and ventilation needs.
- Mandarins: exports open when the Export Council announces the opening of the season (early to mid December).
- Lemons: ship from the end of September.
- Golden onions
- Pomegranates
- Garlic
- Potatoes
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 |
Full orange specification on the Peivana oranges page.
How a Winter Mix Is Agreed
- You send the products you want, a rough split, packing and your destination port.
- We check each product’s carrying temperature and ventilation needs against the others.
- We confirm which combination can go, or propose a change, before any booking.
Target Markets for Winter Programmes
- Arab countries and the Gulf
- East and West Africa
- Eastern Europe and Russia
- South and Southeast Asia
Delivery terms: CFR / CIF to your port, or FOB Egypt.
FAQ: Winter Mixed Containers from Egypt
Is there a standard winter mix?
No. Each mixed container is built around the buyer’s request and agreed against the temperature and ventilation each product needs. It is confirmed only after approval.
Can I add oranges to a winter 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.
When do mandarins and lemons start?
Mandarin exports open when the Export Council announces the opening of the season (early to mid December). Lemons ship from the end of September.
What do you need from me to check a mix?
The products, a rough split, packing and your destination port. We come back with what can go together, or a suggested change.
Ask for today’s price on a winter mixed container
Tell us the products, rough split, packing and destination port, and ask for today’s price. Email: [email protected]