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Egyptian Oranges for Bangladesh 2026/27: Navel and Valencia
Last updated: 14 November 2026
PEI Trade supplies Egyptian oranges for Bangladesh by the full 40 ft reefer container: Navel for the winter and Valencia from January, in 15 kg cartons, sizes 32 to 113, graded Premium, Class I or Class II. For 2026/27, Navel harvest starts on 20 November and export opens in December on the date set by Egypt’s export council.
Bangladesh is a growing market for Egyptian oranges: Egypt shipped 70,002 tonnes there from September 2024 to July 2025, up 11.4% on the season before (FreshPlaza, 5 November 2025). This page sets out what a Bangladeshi importer needs to order: the season, the two varieties, sizes and grades, packing and container load, documents and payment. PEI Trade is the exporter, not a neutral reviewer.
Egyptian oranges for Bangladesh at a glance
| Item | Navel | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| Use | Eating orange, seedless | Juice orange, with seeds |
| Quality | High sugar, low acidity, juice about 60% | Brix 10–12, acidity about 1.5%, juice about 70% |
| 2026/27 supply | Harvest from 20 November; export from the official December opening to 1 March | Fresh from 15 January to 1 June; from cold storage from 15 May to 15 August |
| Sizes (fruits per 15 kg carton) | 32 · 36 · 40 · 48 · 56 · 64 · 72 · 80 · 88 | 48 · 56 · 64 · 72 · 80 · 88 · 100 · 113 |
| Grades | Premium up to 5% defects; Class I 12–15%; Class II up to 30% | Premium up to 5% defects; Class I 12–15%; Class II up to 30% |
| Packing | 15 kg net (16 kg gross), open top or telescopic; also 10 kg and 7.5 kg cartons | 15 kg net (16 kg gross), open top or telescopic |
| 40 ft reefer | 1,664 cartons of 15 kg, 24.96 tonnes | 1,664 cartons of 15 kg, 24.96 tonnes |
| Minimum order | One full 40 ft reefer, also for a trial | One full 40 ft reefer, also for a trial |
When to order for 2026/27
Navel harvest starts on 20 November. Export starts in December, on the date Egypt’s export council announces, which was 15 December in each of the last two seasons, and Navel then ships until 1 March. We do not confirm a Navel shipping date before the official opening.
Valencia follows: fresh from 15 January to 1 June, and from cold storage from 15 May to 15 August. Navel’s best quality comes early in its run of about two months; from mid-season the quality depends more on the farm. Valencia is at its best from January to April.
Before the opening, we agree with you the expected quantity, the specification and quality, the packing, the target price and the shipping time, so your containers can be loaded as soon as export opens. A weekly programme of 8 to 10 containers is possible through the season. See our citrus contracting guide and the citrus season calendar.
The sailing time is confirmed for each booking; see transit times from Egypt.
Navel or Valencia for Bangladesh
Navel is the eating orange: high sugar, low acidity, no seeds and about 60% juice, the variety for fresh retail and wholesale through the winter. Valencia is the juice orange: Brix 10 to 12, acidity about 1.5%, seeds and about 70% juice, and it keeps supply going after Navel ends on 1 March.
Full sizing and carton formats for both varieties are in our Egyptian orange specifications for 2026/27.
Sizes and grades
The size is the number of fruits in a 15 kg carton, so size 88 means 88 fruits. Navel runs from 32 to 88 and Valencia from 48 to 113. Different sizes can go in the same container, but never on the same pallet.
Grades are set by the share of fruits with defects in the carton: Premium up to 5%, Class I 12 to 15% and Class II up to 30%. Early in the season 1 to 4 green patches per fruit are allowed, by mid-season the colour is full, and late in the season 1 to 4 green patches return. Our oranges are not degreened.
| Variety | Size groups (one group per pallet) | Most requested sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Navel | 32/36/40 · 48/56/64 · 72/80/88 | 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88 |
| Valencia | 48/56/64 · 72/80/88 · 100/113 | 72, 80, 88, 100, 113 |
Packing and container load
Navel and Valencia are packed in 15 kg net (16 kg gross) cartons, open top or telescopic, under our Nile Prime or Peivana brand; Navel is also available in 10 kg and 7.5 kg cartons. The top layer of each carton carries tissue paper and a sticker, and the number of fruits always matches the size.
A 40 ft reefer holds 1,664 cartons of 15 kg, or 24.96 tonnes: 20 pallets of 80 cartons and one euro pallet of 64. The minimum order is one full 40 ft reefer, even for a trial order. Oranges are not mixed with mandarins or lemons in the same container.
Bangladesh’s orange imports
Bangladesh imported 157,286 tonnes of oranges in 2025, about 13,107 tonnes a month, and 107,030 tonnes in the first nine months of 2026, according to National Board of Revenue data reported by bdnews24 (FreshPlaza, 16 October 2026).
Egypt’s own figures show Bangladesh rising as an outlet: 70,002 tonnes of Egyptian oranges from September 2024 to July 2025, against 62,011 tonnes a year earlier (FreshPlaza, 5 November 2025).
Treatment, residue analysis and documents
All our export oranges are waxed, to protect them from mould during the voyage and to give them shine; we do not supply unwaxed oranges. Post-harvest fungicides are used within the limits each country allows.
Every shipment travels with a phytosanitary certificate and a certificate of origin, 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.
Bangladeshi importers usually pay by letter of credit. Our bank reviews the draft L/C, including the documents it asks for, before we accept it.
Payment, delivery terms and supply
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. Every price is calculated for your order; we do not publish a price list.
Our oranges come from our own orchards and from contracted growers whose farms are coded and registered under Egypt’s agricultural quarantine, and they are packed in approved packing stations. We do not send orange samples, but we share photos and videos, and you can visit the farm or packing station on a date agreed with our management.
Egyptian oranges for Bangladesh: FAQ
How many oranges does Bangladesh buy from Egypt?
Egypt shipped 70,002 tonnes of oranges to Bangladesh from September 2024 to July 2025, up 11.4% on the season before, according to FreshPlaza.
When does Egyptian Navel export open for 2026/27?
Navel harvest starts on 20 November. Export starts in December, on the date Egypt’s export council announces, which was 15 December in each of the last two seasons, and Navel ships until 1 March. Valencia follows from 15 January.
What is the minimum order of Egyptian oranges for Bangladesh?
One full 40 ft reefer, even for a trial order. It holds 1,664 cartons of 15 kg, or 24.96 tonnes.
Do you accept a letter of credit from a Bangladeshi bank?
Yes, on our terms. Our bank reviews the draft L/C and the documents it asks for before we accept it. Our standard terms are 50% in advance and 50% against copies of the shipping documents.
Which orange sizes do you supply?
Navel 32 to 88 and Valencia 48 to 113, where the size is the number of fruits in a 15 kg carton. The most requested are Navel 48 to 88 and Valencia 72 to 113.
Request an orange quote for Bangladesh
Tell us the variety, size, grade, packing and delivery term (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), and we reply with a price for your exact specification. For a proforma invoice we need your company’s full name, email, phone number and address.
Related pages
- Egyptian Navel oranges guide
- Egyptian Valencia oranges guide
- Egyptian oranges for the Gulf 2026/27
- Egyptian orange specifications 2026/27
- Citrus season calendar 2026/27
Sources: FreshPlaza, 5 November 2025; FreshPlaza, 16 October 2026. Specification, season and terms: PEI Trade.