Zucchini

Export-grade Egyptian Zucchini from PEI Trade

Egyptian zucchini is valued worldwide for its smooth skin, uniform shape, and firm texture that make it suitable for retail shelves and large-scale distribution.

Cultivated under controlled farming practices and harvested with precision, our zucchini is consistently supplied in bulk to meet the needs of wholesalers, retailers, and processors.

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    Premium Egyptian Zucchini – Fresh, Uniform, and Ideal for Export

    Egyptian zucchini is highly sought-after in global markets thanks to its consistent size, vibrant green skin, and tender texture. Grown using controlled farming methods and harvested at peak ripeness, it meets all export-quality standards for freshness and shelf life.

    Why Choose Egyptian Zucchini?

    ✔ Clean, smooth appearance with firm texture
    ✔ Available year-round with high production volumes
    ✔ Compliant with EU and Gulf import standards
    ✔ Fast shipment with quality control at every stage

    Why Choose Zucchini from PEI Trade?

    ✔ Assured Export Quality: Carefully graded and packed to match global standards
    ✔ Certified Farms: GAP-certified with full food safety compliance and traceability
    ✔ Efficient Logistics: Temperature-controlled transport, fast documentation, and customs clearance
    ✔ Consistent Fulfillment: Scalable supply volumes tailored for wholesalers, distributors, and retailers

    Packing & Export Process

    Zucchinis are pre-cooled, graded, and packed in standardized boxes. Export procedures follow strict phytosanitary protocols with all necessary documentation provided for smooth customs clearance.

    Identity & Commercial

    ● HS Code:
    070993
    ● Country of Origin:
    Egypt
    ● Seasonality:
    Available nearly year-round, with peaks October - May.
    ● Size / Count:
    Length typically 10-20 cm; graded by length and diameter.
    ● Lead Time:
    3-5 working days for harvesting, packing and loading after order confirmation and receipt of payment instrument.
    ● Minimum Order:
    One full 40' container per product (mixed loads may be possible subject to confirmation).
    ● Grade:
    Export quality, Class I / Class II, with sizing and visual quality agreed with the buyer before packing.
    ● Payment Terms:
    LC at sight; or TT 30% advance and 70% against scanned shipping documents (balance before release of originals).
    ● Price Basis & Validity:
    Indicative prices only; final price to be confirmed daily according to market, packing specification and destination, and fixed only in the formal offer/proforma invoice.
    ● Post-Harvest Treatments:
    Cleaning, trimming (where required), sorting, grading and packing; no post-harvest chemicals other than approved food-grade materials, unless requested and permitted by destination.

    Packaging & Logistics

    ● Unit Net Mass:
    Typical options: 5 kg or 10 kg net per carton/crate.
    ● Estimated Net Weight per Container:
    Approx. 24-26 MT net per 40' reefer container (depending on packaging and variety).
    ● Primary Packaging:
    New food-grade cartons or crates, usually 5-10 kg net depending on product.
    ● Unit Gross Mass:
    Net weight plus approx. 0.8-1.2 kg for carton/bag and packing materials (varies by configuration).
    ● Pre-Cooling:
    Forced-air pre-cooling before loading; carrying temperature set according to commodity and destination, with full cold chain maintained.
    ● Ports of Loading (POL):
    Main Egyptian export ports: Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said and Sokhna (port selection depends on schedule and destination).

    Quality & Docs

    ● Grade Basis:
    Based on size, color, cleanliness and external appearance; internal quality and sugar/starch levels checked according to product and market.
    ● Defect Tolerances:
    Final tolerances to be agreed per contract; typically max 5-8% minor defects, 0% decay/rot and 0% foreign matter in packed product.
    ● MRL Compliance
    Produce sourced to comply with EU and GCC MRL requirements; recent residue analyses and farm/packhouse documentation available on request.
    ● Traceability:
    Full traceability from farm through packhouse to container, using lot numbers and carton/bag coding.
    ● Certifications:
    Official Phytosanitary Certificate and quality/health inspection as standard; additional private certifications (GlobalG.A.P., ISO, HACCP, BRC etc.) available depending on supplier and lot.
    ● Shipping Marks:
    As per buyer artwork and instructions (brand, product, size, crop year, origin, packing date, barcodes and handling marks).
    ● Shipping Documents:
    Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin and Bill of Lading; any additional documents required by the destination can be arranged by prior agreement.