Egyptian Orange Exports to Bangladesh: Navel Market Guide

Bangladesh is a fast-growing market for Egyptian oranges. Egypt shipped about 70,002 tonnes of oranges to Bangladesh in 2024/25 — up 11.4% year-on-year — making it one of Egypt’s rising Asian citrus destinations. Egyptian Navel leads the fresh trade, with Valencia extending the season. This guide covers the best varieties for Bangladesh, shipping logistics, market requirements, the season calendar, and how to open a supply program. HS code 0805.10.

Quick Answer: Egyptian Orange to Bangladesh

  • Best varieties for Bangladesh: Navel (main fresh retail), Valencia (late window).
  • Egypt’s position: world’s #1 orange exporter by volume; ~1.66 million tonnes in 2024/25.
  • Bangladesh’s role: a fast-growing market — about 70,002 t in 2024/25 (up 11.4%).
  • Season to Bangladesh: December–April (Navel early, Valencia late).
  • Main route: reefer from Alexandria / Damietta / Sokhna to Chattogram (Chittagong).
  • Standard: UNECE FFV-14 citrus; cold chain ~3–5 °C; price competitiveness is key.
  • HS code: 0805.10 (oranges).
  • Incoterms: FOB / CIF / CFR — confirm per booking.

Why Egyptian Orange Works for the Bangladeshi Market

Bangladesh has a large, young population and rising fresh-fruit demand, and it relies heavily on imported citrus. Egyptian Navel oranges — seedless, sweet, brightly coloured and robust in transit — fit the market’s retail and wholesale channels well. As with other South Asian markets, competitive landed price is decisive, and Egypt’s scale as the world’s #1 orange exporter by volume lets it deliver value.

Momentum is clearly positive: Egyptian orange shipments to Bangladesh rose about 11.4% to roughly 70,002 tonnes in 2024/25. For importers, an Egyptian program offers a dependable winter-to-spring supply of Navel and Valencia at workable price points.

Best Varieties for Bangladesh

VarietyWindowProfileBangladesh fit
NavelDec–FebSeedless, easy-peel, sweet, bright colour★★★ Main fresh-retail variety
ValenciaFeb–AprJuicy, deep colour, firm, ships well★★ Extends the window
BaladiJan–MarJuicy mid-season★ Value option

For full variety detail see the Egyptian Navel orange guide and the Egyptian Valencia orange guide, or the Egyptian orange export pillar.

Logistics: Egypt to Bangladesh

  • Ports of loading: Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said, Sokhna (Red Sea).
  • Port of discharge: Chattogram (Chittagong); onward to Dhaka and inland markets.
  • Temperature: carry at ~3–5 °C; pre-cooled and ventilated.
  • Packing: 15 kg telescopic cartons, calibre-sorted, count-labeled.
  • Transit: Red Sea / Bay of Bengal sailing — manage cold chain for a longer route.

Bangladeshi Market Requirements

  • Phytosanitary certificate from Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture meeting Bangladesh plant-quarantine import conditions.
  • Import permit & BSTI/food-safety compliance as applicable for fresh produce.
  • Quality standard: UNECE FFV-14 citrus — Classes I / II; calibre to buyer demand.
  • Documentation: certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, cold-chain logs.
  • Food safety: GLOBALG.A.P (farm) and HACCP / ISO 22000 (packhouse) as baseline.

Variety × Shipping Window

MonthAvailable varietiesBangladesh notes
Dec–JanNavel (early)Season opens; strong winter retail demand
Feb–MarNavel (late), Valencia begins, BaladiPeak volume; price-driven bookings
AprValenciaLate window before Ramadan/summer close

Frequently Asked Questions

How much orange does Bangladesh buy from Egypt?

Egypt shipped about 70,002 tonnes of oranges to Bangladesh in 2024/25, up 11.4% year-on-year — one of Egypt’s fastest-growing Asian citrus markets.

Which Egyptian orange variety is best for Bangladesh?

Navel is the main fresh-retail variety (December–February) — seedless, sweet and robust — with Valencia extending the window into April.

How are Egyptian oranges shipped to Bangladesh?

By reefer sea freight from Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said or Sokhna to Chattogram (Chittagong), carried at about 3–5 °C in 15 kg telescopic cartons.

What documents are required to import Egyptian oranges into Bangladesh?

A phytosanitary certificate meeting Bangladesh plant-quarantine conditions, an import permit and applicable food-safety compliance, UNECE FFV-14 grading, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, cold-chain logs, and farm/packhouse food-safety certification.

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How to Cite This Page

PEI Trade. “Egyptian Orange Exports to Bangladesh: Navel Market Guide.” peitrade.com, 2026, https://peitrade.com/egyptian-orange-exports-to-bangladesh/

Sources: FreshPlaza “Egypt exported 1.66 million tonnes of oranges in 2024/25” (Bangladesh 70,002 t, +11.4%); UNECE FFV-14 citrus standard. HS code 0805.10.

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