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Egyptian Oranges for the Gulf 2026/27: Navel and Valencia
Last updated: 14 November 2026
PEI Trade supplies Egyptian oranges for the Gulf by the full 40 ft reefer container, and by reefer truck where the route is open: Navel for the early 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.
This page sets out what an importer in the UAE, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain needs to order Egyptian oranges: the season, the two varieties, sizes and grades, packing and container load, documents and payment. For Saudi Arabia, see our pages on Egyptian orange exports to Saudi Arabia and Egyptian Valencia oranges for Saudi Arabia. PEI Trade is the exporter, not a neutral reviewer.
Egyptian oranges for the Gulf 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.
Navel or Valencia for Gulf buyers
Navel is the eating orange: high sugar, low acidity, no seeds and about 60% juice, which suits fresh retail and wholesale. Valencia is the juice orange: Brix 10 to 12, acidity about 1.5%, seeds and about 70% juice, which suits juice bars, catering and fresh-squeezed lines, and it carries supply on 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.
By land, a reefer truck carries 23 to 24 tonnes net, depending on the weight the destination country allows.
Shipping to the Gulf: country by country
| Market | How we ship |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | By sea in a 40 ft reefer, or by land in a reefer truck |
| 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 |
| Saudi Arabia | See our Saudi Arabia orange page |
The sailing or trucking time is confirmed for each booking; for sea routes see transit times from Egypt.
The Gulf in Egypt’s orange trade
The Gulf is where Egypt’s orange season starts: the US Department of Agriculture notes that the export season typically begins with shipments to the Arabian Gulf, and puts Egypt’s 2025/26 orange crop at about 4 million tonnes, up about 15% (USDA FAS, Egypt Citrus Annual EG2025-0031, 17 December 2025).
From September 2024 to July 2025, Egypt shipped 246,421 tonnes of oranges to Saudi Arabia and 114,448 tonnes to the UAE (FreshPlaza, 5 November 2025). Over the 2025/26 season, September 2025 to August 2026, Egypt exported 1,830,050 tonnes of oranges in total, and the UAE took 79,496 tonnes, 31% less than the season before (FreshPlaza, 24 September 2026).
Egyptian exporters kept shipping oranges by road to Saudi Arabia and on to other Gulf countries in early 2026, and reported growing demand from importers in Oman (FreshPlaza, 9 March 2026).
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 (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 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, and EXW, FOB, CPT or CIP by land. 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 the Gulf: FAQ
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.
When is Egyptian Valencia available for the Gulf?
Fresh from 15 January to 1 June, and from cold storage from 15 May to 15 August.
What is the minimum order of Egyptian oranges for the Gulf?
One full 40 ft reefer, even for a trial order. It holds 1,664 cartons of 15 kg, or 24.96 tonnes.
How do you ship Egyptian oranges to Kuwait?
By land only, in a 40 ft reefer truck. A reefer truck carries 23 to 24 tonnes net, depending on the weight the destination country allows.
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.
Can I get orange samples before ordering?
We do not send orange samples. We share photos and videos, and you can visit the farm or packing station on a date agreed with our management.
Request an orange quote for the Gulf
Tell us the variety, size, grade, packing, destination country and delivery term, 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 orange exports to Saudi Arabia
- Egyptian Valencia oranges for Saudi Arabia
- Egyptian oranges for Bangladesh 2026/27
- Egyptian orange specifications 2026/27
- Citrus season calendar 2026/27
Sources: FreshPlaza, 5 November 2025; FreshPlaza, 24 September 2026; USDA FAS, Egypt Citrus Annual EG2025-0031, 17 December 2025; FreshPlaza, 9 March 2026. Specification, season and terms: PEI Trade.