The 2026 Egyptian mango season is in full flow, and the questions we field most often from importers are not about price first. They are about specification. A clean purchase order starts with agreed grade, size and carton format, because those three points decide how a container arrives and how it sells. This reference sets out how we specify Egyptian mango at PEI Trade so buyers in the Gulf and the EU can order with confidence.

Varieties in play this season

Keitt and Kent carry the bulk of our export volume from July into September. Keitt is a late, large, green-skinned fruit with firm flesh and a long shelf life, which makes it well suited to sea freight. Kent is slightly earlier, rounder, and colours to a blush over a green base, with soft fibreless flesh that ripens evenly. Naomi appears in smaller volumes and suits buyers who want an early, well-coloured cone-shaped fruit. Matching the variety to the destination and the shelf window matters more than chasing the cheapest offer.

Grades and sizing

We pack to two commercial grades. Class I covers fruit that is true to variety, well formed, free of defects beyond the tolerances, and consistent in colour for the stage of maturity. Class II allows minor skin blemishes and slight shape variation while keeping the same internal quality. Sizing follows count per carton rather than loose weight. A standard four kilogram carton runs from roughly 8 to 14 pieces, where a count 8 gives large fruit near 500 grams and a count 14 gives a smaller 280 to 300 gram fruit. Retail programs in the Gulf usually ask for counts 10 to 12. Wholesale and catering buyers often take the larger counts.

Carton and pallet configuration

The working format is a single-layer telescopic carton of 4 kilograms net, with fruit set in molded trays and foam sleeves to prevent bruising. Cartons are vented for airflow through the cold chain. On a standard configuration we load 20 cartons per layer and build to 8 layers, giving 160 cartons per pallet. A 40-foot high-cube reefer takes 20 pallets, so a full load lands near 3,200 cartons, or close to 12.8 tonnes net depending on the pack. Buyers who prefer 2.5 kilogram or 5 kilogram cartons can be accommodated, and the pallet math shifts accordingly.

Quality assurance and documents

Every lot is graded and pre-cooled before loading, and third-party inspection through SGS or Intertek is available on request for buyers who want an independent check at the packhouse. For a full walk through of our pre-shipment controls, see our Egyptian mango cold chain and inspection checklist. For availability windows by variety and destination, our 2026 mango supply guide covers the Gulf and EU calendar in detail.

Ordering for the weeks ahead

Peak volume holds through August, and firm bookings now secure the counts and grades that move fastest. Tell us your destination, preferred variety, count range and carton size, and we will confirm availability and a delivered offer. To start a specification or request a quote, message our export desk on WhatsApp at +20 10 9911 1918.