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Egypt’s garlic calendar follows a familiar Allium rhythm: planted in autumn, harvested in spring, then cured and stored so it can ship for much of the year. For importers, that means a fresh spring new-crop window plus dependable stored supply afterwards. This guide sets out the Egyptian garlic export season month by month.
Quick answer: Egyptian garlic is planted in autumn and harvested across spring — about March to May. After curing, the new crop exports from around April, and well-stored garlic ships through much of the year. (Harvest runs roughly March–May; exact windows shift year to year with planting and weather.)
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How the garlic year works
Garlic cloves are planted in autumn and grow through winter, forming bulbs that are lifted in spring. The freshly harvested bulbs are then cured (dried until the skins are papery and the necks tight), which is what allows garlic to be stored and shipped over many months. So a single spring harvest supplies both an early new-crop window and a long stored-supply period.
The Egyptian garlic export calendar
| Month | Availability | Main destinations |
|---|---|---|
| Mar–Apr | Harvest; curing; new crop begins | EU, Gulf (early new crop) |
| Apr–Jun | New-crop export in full | EU, Gulf, Brazil, Asia |
| Jul–Dec | From cured / cold-dry storage | EU, Gulf, Brazil, Asia, Russia |
| All year | Dehydrated garlic | Food processing — global |
New-crop window (March to June)
The season opens as the spring crop is harvested and cured. Fresh new-crop garlic begins exporting from around April, building through to June — the prime period for quality and choice, with the EU, the Gulf, Brazil and Asia active.
Stored supply (July onward)
Well-cured garlic moves into cool, dry (or cold) storage and ships through the second half of the year, keeping Egypt in the market long after harvest. Dehydrated garlic, produced from the crop, is available year-round for processors.
Planning notes
- New-crop programs: target April–June for the freshest bulbs and best choice.
- Year-round supply: use stored garlic for the second half of the year, and dehydrated for continuous processing demand.
- Book early: confirm allocations ahead of the new-crop window.
Frequently asked questions
When is Egyptian garlic harvested?
Across spring, roughly March to May, after autumn planting.
When does the new crop start exporting?
From around April, once the harvested bulbs have been cured.
Can Egypt supply garlic year-round?
Largely yes – cured/stored garlic ships through much of the year, and dehydrated garlic is available continuously.
When is quality and choice best?
During the April-June new-crop window.
Do the windows change year to year?
Yes – planting and weather shift the dates, so confirm the program window with your supplier.
How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Garlic Export Season & Calendar.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-garlic-export-season/
Sources
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture; industry reporting — garlic planting and harvest timing.
- FAO — Egyptian garlic production context.
- CBI / USDA FAS — garlic import windows and demand.
This page is part of our Egyptian Garlic Export Guide hub.
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