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Egyptian Citrus Seasonality Calendar: Month-by-Month Export Guide
Egyptian oranges ship from the Navel opening in December to the end of August. Navel contracts open in early November, and Navel exports run from the Export Council’s opening announcement (15 December in each of the last two seasons) to 1 March. Valencia ships fresh January–May and from cold storage to the end of August. Mandarin exports open when the Export Council announces the opening of the season (early to mid December), and lemons ship from the end of September to May.
Last updated: October 2026
For detail on each variety, see our Complete Egyptian Citrus Export Guide and the Egyptian oranges product page.
Table of Contents
Annual Overview: Egyptian Citrus Availability
| Variety | Export window | Best quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | From the Export Council’s opening announcement (15 December in each of the last two seasons) to 1 March | Early in the season | Contracts open in early November |
| Valencia Oranges | Fresh January–May; from cold storage to the end of August | January–April | Harvest January–July; exports end subject to the Export Council’s notice |
| Baladi Oranges | Season to March; from storage to August | – | Exported for juice to Arab and European markets |
Key point: Egyptian oranges ship from the Navel opening in December to the end of August: Navel to 1 March, Valencia fresh January–May and from cold storage to the end of August. From September until the Navel opening there are no Egyptian oranges.
Mandarins and Lemons
- Mandarin exports open when the Export Council announces the opening of the season (early to mid December).
- Lemons ship from the end of September to May.
Month-by-Month Availability Guide
January: Navel and Valencia Both Ship
In January Navel and Valencia both ship, each in its best-quality window.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ✅ Exporting | Best window | Early in the season, when Navel quality is best |
| Valencia Oranges | ✅ Fresh | Best window | Harvest starts in January; best quality January–April |
Buyer Action: Book Navel and Valencia side by side.
February: Last Full Month of Navel
February is the last full month of Navel exports, which close on 1 March.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ✅ Exporting | – | Exports close on 1 March |
| Valencia Oranges | ✅ Fresh | Best window | Best quality January–April |
Buyer Action: Last Navel loadings before 1 March. Valencia continues fresh.
March: Navel Closes, Valencia in Its Best Window
Navel exports close on 1 March. Valencia stays in its best-quality window, which runs January–April.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ❌ Finished | – | Exports closed on 1 March |
| Valencia Oranges | ✅ Fresh | Best window | Best quality January–April |
Buyer Action: Run orange programmes on Valencia.
April: Last Month of Valencia’s Best Window
April is the last month of Valencia’s best-quality window.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ❌ Not available | – | Contracts open in early November |
| Valencia Oranges | ✅ Fresh | Best window | Last month of the best-quality window |
Buyer Action: Load Valencia in its last best-quality month.
May: Last Fresh Valencia
May is the last month of fresh Valencia exports.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ❌ Not available | – | Contracts open in early November |
| Valencia Oranges | ✅ Fresh | – | Last month of fresh exports |
Buyer Action: Last fresh Valencia. From June, Valencia ships from cold storage.
June: Valencia From Cold Storage
From June, Valencia exports continue from cold storage.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ❌ Not available | – | Contracts open in early November |
| Valencia Oranges | ✅ From cold storage | – | Harvest continues to July |
Buyer Action: Valencia ships from cold storage.
July: Valencia Harvest Ends
The Valencia harvest ends in July; exports continue from cold storage.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ❌ Not available | – | Contracts open in early November |
| Valencia Oranges | ✅ From cold storage | – | Harvest ends in July |
Buyer Action: Valencia continues from cold storage.
August: Last Valencia From Cold Storage
The last Valencia ships from cold storage, to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice ending exports.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ❌ Not available | – | Contracts open in early November |
| Valencia Oranges | ⚠️ Final | – | From cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice |
Buyer Action: Last Valencia loadings from cold storage.
September: No Egyptian Oranges
There are no Egyptian oranges between the end of August and the Navel opening.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ❌ Not available | – | Contracts open in early November |
| Valencia Oranges | ❌ Not available | – | Harvest starts in January |
Buyer Action: Plan Navel contracts, which open in early November.
October: No Egyptian Oranges
There are still no Egyptian oranges in October.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ❌ Not available | – | Contracts open in early November |
| Valencia Oranges | ❌ Not available | – | Harvest starts in January |
Buyer Action: Prepare Navel contracts, which open in early November.
November: Navel Contracts Open
Navel contracts open in early November.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ⚠️ Contracting | – | Exports start on the Export Council’s announcement |
| Valencia Oranges | ❌ Not available | – | Harvest starts in January |
Buyer Action: Sign Navel contracts.
December: Navel Exports Open
Navel exports start when the Export Council announces the opening of the season: 15 December in each of the last two seasons.
| Variety | Status | Quality | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | ✅ Opening | Best window | Exports start on the Export Council’s announcement |
| Valencia Oranges | ❌ Not available | – | Harvest starts in January |
Buyer Action: Navel loadings start on the Export Council’s announcement; no Navel shipping date is confirmed before it.
Strategic Planning by Buyer Type
Retail Buyers (Supermarkets, Fresh Produce)
Orange programme:
- From the Navel opening in December to 1 March: Navel
- January–April: Valencia in its best-quality window
- May: last fresh Valencia
- June–August: Valencia from cold storage
- September until the Navel opening: no Egyptian oranges
Juice Processors
- Valencia: Brix 10–12, acidity about 1.5%, juice about 70%
- Valencia ships fresh January–May and from cold storage to the end of August
- Baladi oranges for juice: season to March, from storage to August
- Navel juice content is about 60%
Foodservice and Hospitality
- Oranges: Navel to 1 March, then Valencia to the end of August
Booking
| Variety | Book | For loading | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navel Oranges | From early November | From the Export Council’s opening announcement | No Navel shipping date is confirmed before the announcement |
Weekly and Season Programmes
- Weekly orange programmes of 8–10 containers
- Allocation reserved in advance for peak periods
- Simplified procurement planning
Quality Indicators by Season
Orange Juice and Brix
| Variety | Brix | Acidity | Juice content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | 10–12 | About 1.5% | About 70% |
| Navel | – | – | About 60% |
Planning References
- Egyptian Oranges: Navel and Valencia (product page)
- Egyptian Navel Oranges Export Guide (exports to 1 March)
- Egyptian Valencia Oranges Guide (fresh January–May, cold storage to the end of August)
- Egyptian Orange Sizes and Packing
- Egyptian Baladi Orange Export (season to March, from storage to August)
- Complete Egyptian Citrus Export Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
When are Egyptian oranges in season?
Navel contracts open in early November, and Navel exports run from the Export Council’s opening announcement (15 December in each of the last two seasons) to 1 March. Valencia is harvested January–July, ships fresh January–May and from cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council’s notice ending exports.
When is the gap for Egyptian oranges?
From the end of August, when the last Valencia ships from cold storage, until the Export Council opens the Navel season (15 December in each of the last two seasons).
When should I book Navel oranges?
Navel contracts open in early November. We do not confirm a Navel shipping date before the Export Council announces the opening of the season.
When is Valencia quality best?
January–April. Valencia runs at Brix 10–12, acidity about 1.5% and juice about 70%.
When do Egyptian mandarins and lemons ship?
Mandarin exports open when the Export Council announces the opening of the season (early to mid December). Lemons ship from the end of September to May.
Which Egyptian orange is used for juice?
Baladi oranges, which we export for juice to Arab and European markets. Their season runs to March, and they ship from storage to August. Valencia juice content is about 70%, Navel about 60%.
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