Egyptian Pomegranate Exports to Syria: Wonderful Market Guide

Syria has become one of Egypt’s largest pomegranate markets — the second-biggest by value after the UAE, at roughly US$24 million. Alongside domestic consumption, Syria functions as a regional trade point for Egyptian fruit into the wider Levant. Egypt’s autumn Wonderful crop — deep-red, juice-rich, durable — supplies that demand through the season. This guide covers varieties, logistics, market requirements, the season calendar, and how to open a supply program. HS code 0810.90.

Quick Answer: Egyptian Pomegranate to Syria

  • Product: fresh pomegranate, calibre-graded (HS 0810.90).
  • Egypt’s position: a major global pomegranate exporter — ~247,000 t / ~US$78M a season.
  • Syria’s role: the #2 market by value — ~US$24M; consumption & Levant trade.
  • Best varieties: Wonderful (main export), Baladi/116, Manfalouti (sweet).
  • Season: September–December, into January from storage.
  • Main route: sea to Lattakia/Tartus, or overland via regional corridors.
  • Cold chain: carry at ~5–7 °C; ventilated, avoid chilling injury.
  • Incoterms: FOB / CIF / CFR — confirm per booking.

Why Egyptian Pomegranate Works for the Syrian Market

Pomegranate is deeply rooted in Levantine cuisine, and Syrian demand — fresh, juiced and for molasses — is strong. Egyptian Wonderful supplies it at scale and at competitive prices, with fruit reaching the market by sea or regional overland corridors. Syria has grown rapidly to become Egypt’s second-largest pomegranate market by value, at around US$24 million.

For Syrian importers and traders, Egyptian pomegranate offers dependable seasonal volume, deep-red colour and the durability needed for regional distribution.

Best Varieties for Syria

VarietyProfileSyria fit
WonderfulDeep-red skin & arils, tangy-sweet, high juice★★★ The primary export variety
Baladi / 116Balanced sweet-tart, good colour★★ Mid-season option
ManfaloutiLarge, sweet, pale-red arils★★ Sweet/premium niche

For full variety detail see the Egyptian pomegranate export guide and the Egyptian Pomegranate Export Report.

Logistics: Egypt to Syria

  • Ports of loading: Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said.
  • Ports of discharge: Lattakia and Tartus; regional overland corridors where used.
  • Temperature: carry at ~5–7 °C, ventilated; avoid chilling injury.
  • Packing: single-layer 4–5 kg cartons, count-graded, foam-netted.
  • Transit: short eastern-Mediterranean sailing or overland — fast for a regional market.

Syrian Market Requirements

  • Phytosanitary certificate from Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture meeting Syrian import conditions.
  • Import documentation: certificate of origin (often legalised), commercial invoice, packing list.
  • Grade & calibre to buyer spec; sound, well-coloured fruit.
  • Food safety: GLOBALG.A.P (farm) and HACCP (packhouse) as baseline.
  • Labeling: Arabic labeling with product, calibre, net weight and producer.

Season & Shipping Window

PeriodEgyptian cropSyria notes
SepEarly Wonderful & BaladiSeason opens
Oct–NovPeak Wonderful harvestPeak volume; consumption & regional trade
Dec–JanLate/stored fruitContinued supply from cold storage

Frequently Asked Questions

How much pomegranate does Syria buy from Egypt?

Syria is Egypt’s second-largest pomegranate market by value at roughly US$24 million, combining domestic consumption with regional Levant trade.

Which pomegranate variety is exported to Syria?

Wonderful is the primary export variety — deep-red arils and high juice — with Baladi/116 and sweet Manfalouti as secondary options.

How is Egyptian pomegranate shipped to Syria?

By reefer sea freight to Lattakia and Tartus, or via regional overland corridors, carried at about 5–7 °C in single-layer 4–5 kg cartons.

When is Egyptian pomegranate available?

The season runs September to December, with peak Wonderful volume in October–November and stored fruit continuing into January.

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Building a Syria pomegranate program? PEI Trade supplies Wonderful (and Baladi/Manfalouti) pomegranate with calibre grading, ~5–7 °C cold-chain handling, compliant documentation, Arabic labeling and sea or overland delivery. Tell us your target volumes, variety, calibre and delivery window for a compliant offer.

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How to Cite This Page

PEI Trade. “Egyptian Pomegranate Exports to Syria: Wonderful Market Guide.” peitrade.com, 2026, https://peitrade.com/egyptian-pomegranate-exports-to-syria/

Sources: FreshPlaza “Egypt grows pomegranate exports to UAE and Syria” (Syria ~US$24M, #2 by value; Egypt ~US$78M / ~247,000 t season); Tridge Egypt fresh-pomegranate market overview. HS code 0810.90.

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