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Carrots are a steady, high-volume Egyptian root export — smooth, deep-orange roots grown in sandy soils, washed and graded for the Gulf, Russia, Europe and Eastern Europe. They store and travel well, making them a dependable year-round program crop. This guide is the hub for importers: what Egypt grows, when it ships, the markets it serves, the specifications buyers ask for and the compliance behind every consignment.
Quick answer: Egypt is a leading carrot exporter — ranked the third-largest supplier of carrots to the EU in the 2022/23 marketing year (EastFruit) — supplying mainly orange carrots (Nantes/Kuroda types), washed and topped or bunched, plus some frozen/processed. The main crop is harvested from about October to April, but carrots store well, giving supply for much of the year. Fresh carrots trade under HS code 0706.10 and frozen under HS 0710.80. Carrots are not chilling-sensitive and stored cold near 0°C at very high humidity. Markets include the Gulf, Russia, the EU and Eastern Europe. (Sources: EastFruit, 2023; ITC Trade Map, 2025.)
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Why Egyptian carrots
- Clean, smooth roots: sandy soils produce well-shaped, easy-to-wash carrots.
- Stores and travels well: good shelf life eases sea freight and long programs.
- Deep colour: strong orange colour and good size grading for retail.
- Year-round availability: storage extends supply well beyond the main harvest.
- Proximity and cost: competitive pricing and short routes to the Gulf, Russia and the EU.
Types and forms
| Type / form | Description | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Orange (Nantes / Kuroda) | Smooth, deep orange, sweet | Fresh retail (the mainstay) |
| Washed & topped | Tops removed, washed, graded | Storage & long programs |
| Bunched (with tops) | Fresh green tops on | Fresh-look retail (perishable) |
| Frozen (diced / sliced) | IQF pieces | Processing & foodservice |
Season and availability
The main carrot crop is harvested from about October to April, but topped carrots store well in cold, humid conditions, so Egypt supplies them for much of the year. Production is concentrated in Nubaria, Beheira and the Delta. Exact windows shift year to year with planting and weather.
Key export markets
- Gulf & Arab states: strong fresh demand.
- Russia & Eastern Europe: major volume markets for carrots.
- European Union: fresh and processing.
Specifications and grades
- Sizing: graded by length and diameter; uniform, straight roots favoured.
- Quality: smooth, deep orange, no cracks, forking, greening or breakage; clean-washed.
- Forms: washed/topped (loose, for storage) or bunched (tops on, fresher look).
- Pricing & terms: FOB/CIF; form and grade agreed in the specification.
Fresh carrots are traded under HS code 0706.10, frozen under HS 0710.80.
Compliance and food safety
Fresh carrots require a phytosanitary certificate with soil freedom (as for any root), compliance with destination MRLs (EU: Regulation (EC) No 396/2005), and GLOBALG.A.P. with ISPM 15 packaging and traceability. Frozen carrots are a processed food and additionally need food-safety management (HACCP, and where required BRCGS / ISO 22000). Egyptian carrots are not on the EU’s enhanced official-controls list (Regulation (EU) 2019/1793), so they are not subject to increased border checks — standard MRL and phytosanitary rules apply.
Explore the Egyptian carrot hub
- Egyptian Carrot Varieties — orange types and forms, in depth.
- Egyptian Carrot Export Season & Calendar — main crop and year-round storage supply.
- Egyptian Carrot Export Requirements — phytosanitary, soil freedom and MRLs.
- Egyptian Carrot Packaging & Cold Chain — cold, high-humidity storage and shipping.
- Best Egyptian Carrot Exporters — how to choose a supplier.
Frequently asked questions
When are Egyptian carrots in season?
The main crop is harvested from about October to April, but storage gives supply for much of the year.
What carrot types does Egypt export?
Mainly orange Nantes/Kuroda types, washed and topped or bunched, plus some frozen.
Which markets buy Egyptian carrots?
The Gulf, Russia, Eastern Europe and the EU – Egypt was the third-largest carrot supplier to the EU in 2022/23.
Under what HS codes are carrots traded?
Fresh carrots under HS 0706.10 and frozen under HS 0710.80.
How should carrots be stored?
Cold, near 0 degrees C at very high humidity – carrots are not chilling-sensitive and keep well.
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PEI Trade. “Egyptian Carrot Export: The Complete Guide.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-carrot-export-guide/
Sources
- EastFruit (2023) — Egypt as the third-largest carrot supplier to the EU in marketing year 2022/23.
- ITC Trade Map (2025) — Egyptian carrot export volumes and destinations.
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture — types, growing regions and export data.
- CBI / USDA FAS — Gulf, Russian and EU carrot demand.
- European Commission — MRLs (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005), Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 official-controls list (Egypt not listed) and plant-health (soil freedom) requirements.
Source Egyptian carrots with PEI Trade. We supply washed, topped and bunched orange carrots and frozen diced/sliced to Gulf, Russian, EU and Eastern European buyers, with GLOBALG.A.P. handling, phytosanitary documentation and correct cold storage. Contact: sales@peitrade.com · WhatsApp +20 109 911 1918 · www.peitrade.com