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Crimson Seedless is Egypt’s premier late-season red seedless grape. It ships from June into July, extending Egypt’s May–July export window deeper into summer; its firm berries and excellent shelf life suit longer routes to Europe and Russia. Fresh grapes ship under HS 0806.10.

  • Red, seedless, firm berries with outstanding shelf life — travels well to distant markets.
  • Export window: mid–late (June–July) — extends the Egyptian season.
  • Typical spec: Brix ≥ 16° (premium 17–18°), berry ≥ 17 mm (premium 18–22 mm).

Crimson Seedless is a firm, bright-red seedless table grape valued for its crunch, balanced sweetness and exceptional shelf life. As a mid-to-late-season variety it extends Egypt’s supply window into July, giving importers a late red seedless option that holds condition on longer sea routes. For the full crop picture — season, specifications, packaging and compliance — see our Egyptian table grape export guide.

Crimson Seedless at a glance

ParameterCrimson Seedless export specification
ColourRed
SeedlessYes
Brix (sugar)≥ 16° (premium 17–18°)
Berry size≥ 17 mm (premium 18–22 mm)
Bunch weight~300–600 g
Export windowMid–late (June–July)
Best marketsEurope, Russia

Why buyers choose Egyptian Crimson Seedless

Crimson’s firm berries and long shelf life make it the workhorse late-season red for European and Russian programmes. It arrives after the early reds, letting importers run a continuous red seedless line from Flame into Crimson through the summer. Its durability protects arrival quality on extended transit, which is why distributors favour it for longer routes.

Packaging & cold chain

Crimson Seedless is packed in 4.5 kg / 5 kg cartons or 500 g consumer punnets, on ventilated pallets with sulphur-dioxide (SO₂) generator pads to suppress Botrytis (grey mould) in transit, held at −0.5 °C to 0 °C and 90–95% RH. Grapes are highly perishable and need an unbroken cold chain — see our cold-chain storage temperatures reference and grading & size standards.

Compare varieties & order

Compare other Egyptian table grapes: Flame Seedless, Superior Seedless and Red Globe. For volumes and destination shares see the Egyptian Grape Export Report 2026, or browse the grapes catalogue.

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Sources

  • USDA Foreign Agricultural Service — Egypt Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual (production & export forecasts, 2025/26).
  • CBI — Entering the European market for table grapes (varieties; May–July window).
  • World Customs Organization — Harmonized System, HS 0806.10 (fresh grapes).

How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Crimson Seedless Grapes: Export Specifications & Season.” PEI Trade. https://peitrade.com/crimson-grapes-supply-pei-trade/

Frequently asked questions

When is Egyptian Crimson Seedless grape season?

Crimson Seedless is a mid-to-late-season variety, shipping from around June into July and extending Egypt’s main May–July export window.

Is Crimson Seedless red or white?

Crimson Seedless is a firm, bright-red, seedless table grape with balanced sweetness and excellent shelf life.

What Brix and berry size do export Crimson Seedless grapes meet?

Export Crimson Seedless typically meets a minimum of about 16 degrees Brix (premium 17 to 18) and berry size of at least 17 mm (premium 18 to 22 mm).

Why is Crimson Seedless good for distant markets?

Its firm berries and long shelf life hold condition through extended sea freight, which suits buyers in Europe and Russia.