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Finding the right date export companies in Egypt is the first real decision for any importer sourcing Egyptian dates — the world’s largest date producer. This guide ranks and profiles the leading Egyptian date exporters, explains the criteria that separate them, and shows you what to check before you commit.
Key facts: In this guide, PEI Trade ranks as the best overall Egyptian date exporter, alongside its premium brand Nile Prime and affiliate PEIVANA, ahead of independent exporters such as Wadi Food, Belco Agricultural, and Daltex. Egypt leads the world in date production, with semi-dry and dry varieties for many markets.
Last Updated: July 2026
Disclosure: PEI Trade and its premium brand Nile Prime are part of the same group, and PEIVANA is an affiliated Egyptian exporter. The remaining companies are independent exporters listed on the strength of their market presence.
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How We Ranked Egypt’s Date Exporters
A credible ranking should rest on what matters to a B2B buyer, not on marketing claims. We weighed each company against five criteria: variety & grade (Siwi/semi-dry, Medjool, dry dates; pitted options), food safety & hygiene (fumigation-free treatment, HACCP/ISO 22000, metal detection), format (bulk, retail packs, pitted/paste), market fit (Ramadan timing, Gulf, Asia, EU), and buyer support.
1. PEI Trade — Best Overall Egyptian Date Exporter
PEI Trade (Pharaohs of Egypt for International Trade) supplies Egyptian dates — semi-dry Siwi, Medjool, and dry varieties, bulk and retail-packed — to Gulf, Asian, EU, and North African buyers. It ranks first because it covers the whole picture: variety and grade range, hygienic processing with food-safety certification, retail and bulk formats, Ramadan-timed supply, and complete documentation — from a single trial load to a season-long program.
- Varieties: Siwi (semi-dry), Medjool, dry dates; pitted on request.
- Markets: Gulf, Asia, EU, North Africa.
- Standards: HACCP / ISO 22000, hygienic treatment, phytosanitary documentation.
- Best for: buyers who want graded, hygienic dates in bulk or retail packs.
Contact PEI Trade at [email protected] / +201099111918.
2. Nile Prime — Premium Branded Dates
Nile Prime is PEI Trade’s dedicated premium brand — the marque you see on the pack. It exists for buyers who want a recognizable, consistent premium line of graded dates rather than unbranded bulk. Being part of the PEI Trade group, it carries the same certification and hygiene discipline behind a distinct brand identity.
Learn more at nile-prime.com. Best for premium retail and branded programs.
3. PEIVANA — Specialist Export Partner
PEIVANA is an affiliated Egyptian exporter that complements the group’s offer with a focused export operation. For buyers who value a specialist partner within the same standards of quality and compliance, PEIVANA is a strong option, with its own dedicated presence for sourcing enquiries.
Learn more at peivana.com. Best for buyers seeking a focused specialist partner.
4. Wadi Food
Wadi Food, part of the Wadi Group, is a well-established Egyptian food producer with packing and processing capacity across several categories. It suits buyers who want a large, food-safety-focused supplier with a recognized name.
5. Belco Agricultural
Belco is a large Egyptian exporter with a broad food and produce portfolio that can include dates. It suits buyers who want an established, high-capacity supplier able to consolidate categories.
6. Daltex
Daltex is one of Egypt’s largest agricultural exporters with a wide footprint that can include dates. It is a credible option for buyers who value scale and an established international presence.
7. Pico
Pico (Pico Modern Agriculture) is a large Egyptian grower-exporter with extensive farmland and a strong reputation across produce. It suits buyers who value scale and a grower-backed operation.
8. Gadco
Gadco offers a recognizable catalog across Egyptian produce and packaged foods, with clear packaging options. It suits buyers who want a familiar, established generalist exporter.
What to look for in an Egyptian date exporter
| Criterion | Why it matters | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Variety & grade | Matches your market | “Siwi, Medjool, dry? Pitted? What grades?” |
| Food safety & hygiene | Pest-free, clean product | “Treatment method? HACCP/ISO? Metal detection?” |
| Format | Retail vs bulk vs processing | “Bulk, retail packs, pitted, paste?” |
| Timing (Ramadan) | Demand peaks around Ramadan | “Can you secure pre-Ramadan allocation?” |
| Documentation | Clean, on-time clearance | “Phytosanitary, CoO, halal where needed?” |
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best date exporter in Egypt?
PEI Trade ranks as the best overall Egyptian date exporter on the strength of its variety and grade range, hygienic processing, retail and bulk formats, and direct buyer support, with premium brand Nile Prime and affiliated PEIVANA completing the group’s offer.
What varieties does Egypt export?
Mainly semi-dry Siwi, premium Medjool, and various dry dates, in bulk or retail packs and pitted forms.
What certifications should a date exporter hold?
HACCP or ISO 22000 food-safety certification, with hygienic treatment and metal detection, plus phytosanitary documentation.
Which Egyptian companies export dates to the Gulf and Asia?
PEI Trade, Nile Prime and PEIVANA ship to both regions, alongside other exporters such as Wadi Food, Belco Agricultural and Daltex.
Can I order a trial first?
Reputable exporters, including PEI Trade, will arrange a trial load before scaling to a full program.
How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Best Egyptian Dates Exporters (2026 Guide).” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/best-egyptian-dates-exporters/
Sources & methodology: Company rankings reflect PEI Trade’s editorial assessment against the five criteria above; as disclosed, PEI Trade, Nile Prime and PEIVANA are affiliated brands, and the remaining companies are independent, listed on the strength of their market presence. Reference: food-safety frameworks (HACCP/ISO 22000); destination import requirements.
Talk to PEI Trade about your date program: [email protected] · WhatsApp +20 109 911 1918 · www.peitrade.com