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Egypt’s pomegranate season is an autumn business, running from late summer into winter, with cold storage stretching supply further. For importers, the appeal is a dependable Northern-Hemisphere window of deep-red Wonderful fruit, with early varieties opening the season and storage closing it. This guide sets out the Egyptian pomegranate export season month by month.
Quick answer: The Egyptian pomegranate export season runs roughly September to December, with early fruit from August and supply extending into January from cold storage. Early Wonderful opens the season; main Wonderful peaks around October–November. (Main Wonderful peaks October–November; exact windows shift year to year with weather and variety.)
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How the pomegranate year works
Pomegranates flower in spring and ripen through late summer and autumn. Early varieties come in first, the main Wonderful crop follows, and because pomegranates store relatively well when handled correctly, fruit picked in autumn can be shipped into the winter. That combination — early varieties plus storage — gives Egypt a long, flexible season.
The Egyptian pomegranate export calendar
Windows below are typical and shift with weather and variety — confirm your program window with your supplier before booking.
| Month | Availability | Main destinations |
|---|---|---|
| August | Early varieties begin | Gulf, early EU |
| Sep–Oct | Early Wonderful; season ramps up | EU, UK, Russia, Gulf |
| Oct–Nov | Main Wonderful peak; best quality & volume | EU, UK, Russia, Gulf, India |
| Dec–Jan | From cold storage | EU, Gulf, Far East |
Early window (August to September)
The season opens with early varieties and Early Wonderful. Volumes build through September, with the Gulf and early EU buyers active first.
Peak (October to November)
The main Wonderful crop peaks in October–November — the best period for colour, size and volume, with the EU, UK, Russia, the Gulf and India all in the market.
Storage window (December to January)
Well-handled Wonderful fruit moves into cold storage and ships into December and January, extending Egyptian supply past the fresh harvest for EU, Gulf and Far East buyers.
Planning notes
- Volume programs: anchor on the October–November Wonderful peak.
- Early demand: use Early Wonderful for August–September.
- Season extension: use cold storage for December–January supply.
- Book early: confirm allocations ahead of the peak, especially for premium Wonderful.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Egyptian pomegranate season?
Roughly September to December, with early fruit from August and storage supply into January.
When is peak quality?
October to November, during the main Wonderful harvest.
Which variety opens the season?
Early Wonderful, ahead of the main Wonderful crop.
Can Egypt supply pomegranates after the harvest?
Yes – cold storage extends supply into December and January.
Do the windows change year to year?
Yes – weather and variety shift the dates, so confirm the program window with your supplier.
How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Pomegranate Export Season & Calendar.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-pomegranate-export-season/
Sources
- CBI / USDA FAS — pomegranate import windows and Northern-Hemisphere supply timing.
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture; industry reporting — pomegranate harvest timing by variety.
This page is part of our Egyptian Pomegranate Export Guide hub.
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