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Egyptian Onions for West Africa (Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal)
This guide is for onion importers and wholesalers in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and neighbouring markets. It covers the two types PEI Trade ships, red and golden (yellow) onions: sizes, mesh-bag packing, when to order each type, container and temperature settings, the ports we deliver to, the document set and the trade terms. HS code 0703.10.
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Quick Answer: Egyptian Onions for West Africa
- Types: red onion and golden (yellow) onion.
- Size: Class I, 40–80 mm.
- Packing: 25 kg and 10 kg mesh bags.
- Golden: order December–January; new crop ships February–June, then from storage.
- Red: order January–February; new crop ships March–June, then from storage.
- Now: Both colours are available from storage in November–December.
- Temperature: red about 6 °C, golden about 4 °C.
- Containers: 40 ft reefer as standard, 20 ft dry on request. Full containers only.
- Ports: West and Central African ports — Abidjan and Dakar; Lomé, Cotonou, Conakry, Libreville and Matadi on request.
- Terms: CFR / CIF to your port, or FOB Egypt.
- HS code: 0703.10.
Why Egyptian Onions Fit West African Buyers
An importer in Abidjan or Dakar can run both colours from Egypt through most of the year. The new crop ships from February for golden onions and from March for red, through June, and storage stock covers the months that follow.
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Ordering is staggered by colour: golden onion orders are placed in December and January, red onion orders in January and February, so each type is booked ahead of its new-crop window. Both colours are packed in 25 kg or 10 kg mesh bags and sized Class I, 40–80 mm.
Onion Types, Sizes and Packing
| Type | Class and size | Packing | Carrying temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red onion | Class I, 40–80 mm | 25 kg or 10 kg mesh bags | About 6 °C |
| Golden (yellow) onion | Class I, 40–80 mm | 25 kg or 10 kg mesh bags | About 4 °C |
For the full onion specification, see Egyptian Onion Export Specifications 2026/2027.
Shipping: Containers, Temperature and Ports
- Container: 40 ft reefer as standard; 20 ft dry container on request. Full containers only.
- Temperature: red onions about 6 °C, golden onions about 4 °C.
- Main ports: Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Dakar (Senegal).
- Other West and Central African ports on request: Lomé, Cotonou, Conakry, Libreville and Matadi.
- Transit time: confirmed with the shipping line at booking.
Documents
- Phytosanitary certificate.
- Certificate of origin.
- Commercial invoice.
- Packing list.
For how each paper is checked on arrival, see Export Documentation for Egyptian Produce.
Trade Terms
- CIF or CFR to the West or Central African port.
- FOB Egyptian port.
Season Calendar
| Type | Order | New crop ships | After the new crop | From storage now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden (yellow) | December–January | February–June | From storage | Available November–December |
| Red | January–February | March–June | From storage | Available November–December |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which onion types does PEI Trade ship to West Africa?
Red onions and golden (yellow) onions.
What size and packing are available?
Class I, 40–80 mm, packed in 25 kg or 10 kg mesh bags.
When should I order Egyptian onions?
Golden onions are ordered in December–January and the new crop ships February–June. Red onions are ordered in January–February and the new crop ships March–June. After June both ship from storage.
Which West and Central African ports do you deliver to?
Abidjan and Dakar as standard, and Lomé, Cotonou, Conakry, Libreville and Matadi on request.
Do onions ship in a reefer or a dry container?
A 40 ft reefer is standard, at about 6 °C for red and about 4 °C for golden onions. A 20 ft dry container is available on request. Full containers only.
Which documents come with the shipment?
A phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list.
Need a price for Egyptian onions for West Africa?
Tell us the product, size and destination port, and our export team will prepare an offer for you.
Request a Quote for West Africa
Tell us the onion colour, bag size, container type, destination port and shipping month, and we will come back with an offer.
How to Cite This Page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Onions for West Africa (Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal).” peitrade.com, 2026, https://peitrade.com/egyptian-onion-exports-to-west-africa/
Sources: PEI Trade export desk specifications for red and golden onions, October 2026. HS code 0703.10.
Related
- Market: Egyptian Produce Exports to West Africa 2026/2027
- Specification: Egyptian Onion Export Specifications 2026/2027
- Handling: Curing Onions, Garlic and Root Crops
- Documents: Export Documentation for Egyptian Produce 2026
Last updated: 26 October 2026
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