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Egyptian Eureka Lemons for the Gulf and India
Last updated: 14 November 2026
PEI Trade exports Egyptian Eureka lemons from the end of September to May, in 15 kg and 10 kg cartons, by the full 40 ft reefer. Eureka A ships fresh from 1 October to 1 March, and Eureka B from 1 November to 1 May.
This page sets out what an importer in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain or India needs to order Egyptian Eureka lemons: the season, quality and grades, packing, treatment, shipping, documents and payment. For Saudi Arabia and the UAE, see our pages on Egyptian lemon exports to Saudi Arabia and Egyptian lemon exports to the UAE. PEI Trade is the exporter, not a neutral reviewer.
Egyptian Eureka lemons at a glance
| Item | Egyptian Eureka lemons |
|---|---|
| Export season | End of September to May |
| Eureka A | Fresh from 1 October to 1 March |
| Eureka B | Fresh from 1 November to 1 May |
| Quality | Brix 8–9; peel about 4–5 mm, depending on size |
| Grades (share of defects) | Premium 0% defects; 1A 5%; 1B 10%; 1.5 15% |
| Packing | 15 kg net box (15.8 kg gross); 15 kg net telescopic or open-top carton (16 kg gross); 10 kg net open-top carton (10.5 kg gross) |
| Treatment | Washed, disinfected and waxed, with shellac or non-shellac wax to suit the destination |
| Minimum order | One full 40 ft reefer |
| Documents | Phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin, with bill of lading, invoice and packing list |
| Payment | 50% in advance and 50% against copies of the shipping documents; L/C accepted on our terms |
When to order
Egyptian lemon export runs from the end of September to May. Eureka A ships fresh from 1 October to 1 March, and Eureka B from 1 November to 1 May, so from November to March both are available.
The sailing or trucking time is confirmed for each booking.
Quality and grades
Our Eureka lemons have a Brix of 8 to 9 and a peel of about 4 to 5 mm, depending on the size of the fruit. The grade is set by the share of fruits with defects: Premium 0%, 1A 5%, 1B 10% and 1.5 15%. The available sizes are confirmed with the offer.
More detail is in our Egyptian lemon export specifications.
Packing, treatment and container
Eureka lemons are packed in 15 kg net boxes (15.8 kg gross), 15 kg net telescopic or open-top cartons (16 kg gross), or 10 kg net open-top cartons (10.5 kg gross). The minimum order is one full 40 ft reefer, and the number of cartons loaded is confirmed with the offer.
In the packing station the lemons are washed, passed through a disinfecting stage and waxed. We use shellac or non-shellac wax, European or Arab grade, to suit the rules of each destination.
Shipping to the Gulf and India
| Market | How we ship |
|---|---|
| Kuwait | By land only, in a 40 ft reefer truck |
| Oman | By sea in a 40 ft reefer |
| Bahrain | By land in a reefer truck |
| India | By sea in a 40 ft reefer |
| Saudi Arabia and the UAE | See Saudi Arabia and UAE |
For sea routes, see transit times from Egypt. For India, each carton carries the buyer’s and our company details, the gross and net weight, the farm code and the packing station code.
Egyptian lemons in the Gulf and India
Egypt exported 216,812 tonnes of fresh lemons in the 2025/26 season, September 2025 to August 2026, up 25% on the season before (FreshPlaza, 24 September 2026).
Egyptian lemons also reach India: in December 2024, the Indian importer IG International opened its first container of Egyptian lemons and grapefruit of the season (FreshPlaza, 2 December 2024).
Documents and analysis
Every shipment travels with a phytosanitary certificate and a certificate of origin (an Arab certificate of origin for Arab countries), together with the bill of lading, commercial invoice and packing list. A certificate of analysis (COA) and a pesticide residue analysis are available on request. Import requirements differ by country, so confirm your own before you order.
Payment, delivery terms and samples
Our standard terms are 50% in advance and 50% against copies of the shipping documents, and we accept a letter of credit on our terms. We quote EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF by sea, and EXW, FOB, CPT or CIP by land. Every price is calculated for your order; we do not publish a price list.
Samples are possible: the buyer pays the express courier, and the samples ship after payment. Tell us the quantity you need, your full address and your contact details.
We work with registered farms and approved packing stations, chosen by product, season and quantity.
Egyptian Eureka lemons for the Gulf and India: FAQ
When are Egyptian Eureka lemons available?
Egyptian lemon export runs from the end of September to May. Eureka A ships fresh from 1 October to 1 March, and Eureka B from 1 November to 1 May.
How are Egyptian lemons packed?
In 15 kg net boxes or 15 kg net telescopic or open-top cartons, or in 10 kg net open-top cartons.
What is the minimum order of Egyptian lemons?
One full 40 ft reefer. The number of cartons loaded is confirmed with the offer.
Are your lemons waxed?
Yes. They are washed, disinfected and waxed, with shellac or non-shellac wax to suit the destination.
How do you ship lemons to Kuwait?
By land only, in a 40 ft reefer truck.
Can you send lemon samples?
Yes. The buyer pays the express courier, and the samples ship after payment.
Request a lemon quote
Tell us the variety, grade, packing, destination country and delivery term, and we reply with a price for your specification. For a proforma invoice we need your company’s full name, email, phone number and address.
Related pages
- Egyptian lemon exports to Saudi Arabia
- Egyptian lemon exports to the UAE
- Egyptian lemon export specifications
Sources: FreshPlaza, 24 September 2026; FreshPlaza, 2 December 2024. Specification, season and terms: PEI Trade.