The Egyptian mango season is now open, and volumes will build steadily from late July through October. For importers who plan programs rather than one-off spot buys, this is the window to lock varieties, sizes, and weekly quantities before peak demand tightens availability. PEI Trade handles fresh mango from established growing areas in Ismailia and the Nubaria belt, with fruit selected for export grade and consistent maturity.

Varieties available this season

Keitt is the backbone of the late-season program. It is a large, green-skinned fruit with firm flesh, low fiber, and a shelf life that suits sea freight to distant markets. Kent follows a similar profile with a slightly sweeter flavor and good color development, which makes it a strong choice for retail buyers who want eating quality out of the box. Both varieties hold up well through a controlled cold chain, which is why they dominate our export mix rather than the softer early types.

Grades, sizing, and packing

Export fruit is graded to Class I as the standard, with Class II available for processing and value channels on request. Common counts run from 6 to 12 pieces per carton, which corresponds roughly to fruit weights of 350 to 650 grams depending on the variety and pick. Standard packing is a 4 kg telescopic carton, though 4.5 kg and 7 kg formats are available for buyers who prefer them. Fruit is single-layer packed, foam-netted, and labeled to buyer specification.

On pallet configuration, a typical arrangement is 264 cartons per pallet for the 4 kg format, giving strong utilization in a 40-foot high-cube reefer. A full reefer load lands in the range of 5,000 to 5,300 cartons depending on carton size and stacking, and we confirm the exact figure per booking so your landed cost math is accurate before the container is stuffed.

Quality control and documentation

Every lot passes maturity and brix checks at the packhouse, and cartons are pre-cooled before loading to protect the cold chain from the first mile. Third-party inspection through SGS or Intertek can be arranged on request when a buyer or their bank requires independent verification at loading. Standard export documentation includes the phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, and commercial paperwork prepared to the destination market’s requirements.

Shipping windows and destinations

Gulf buyers can expect short transit and frequent sailings through the season, and Egyptian mango has a well-established position in that market. Our team also ships regularly to European ports, where Keitt and Kent arrive in good condition when the reefer is set correctly and transit is managed. Buyers running citrus programs in the Gulf often add mango to balance their calendar, and our Egyptian orange export program to Saudi Arabia shows how we structure repeat weekly supply. For fresh fruit buyers weighing their summer basket, our guava export guide for the UAE covers a complementary line.

Book your program

Availability is strongest when orders are placed a few weeks ahead of the desired shipping week. To request a quote, current size availability, or a sample dispatch, message our export team on WhatsApp at +20 10 9911 1918 and we will confirm specifications and a loading plan for your market.