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Egyptian Spunta Potatoes for the Gulf: Kuwait and the UAE
Last updated: 14 November 2026
PEI Trade supplies Egyptian Spunta potatoes for the Gulf by the full 40 ft reefer, in 10 kg or 25 kg mesh bags or in 1,000 kg mesh big bags. Fresh Spunta ships from 15 December to 15 May, and Spunta from cold storage from 15 May to 15 December.
This page sets out what an importer in Kuwait or the UAE needs to order Egyptian Spunta potatoes: the season, grades, packing, shipping, documents and payment. PEI Trade is the exporter, not a neutral reviewer.
Egyptian Spunta potatoes at a glance
| Item | Egyptian Spunta potatoes |
|---|---|
| Variety | Spunta, a table potato |
| Fresh crop | 15 December to 15 May |
| From cold storage | 15 May to 15 December |
| Grades (share of defects) | Premium 0% defects; 1A 5%; 1B 10%; 1.5 15% |
| Packing | 10 kg and 25 kg mesh bags; 1,000 kg mesh big bag |
| Container | 40 ft reefer; minimum one full container |
| Storage crop | Treated with a sprout inhibitor for storage and long voyages |
| Documents | Phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin, with bill of lading, invoice and packing list |
| Delivery terms | EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF by sea; EXW, FOB, CPT or CIP by land |
| Payment | 50% in advance and 50% against copies of the shipping documents; L/C accepted on our terms |
When to order
Fresh Spunta ships from 15 December to 15 May. From 15 May to 15 December, Spunta ships from cold storage, so in November and until mid-December it is the stored crop that ships, and the fresh crop takes over on 15 December.
We also supply Cara, and for processing we offer Hermes for chips and Lady Rosetta for fries, quoted on request. The sailing or trucking time is confirmed for each booking.
Grades
The grade is set by the share of tubers with defects: Premium 0%, 1A 5%, 1B 10% and 1.5 15%. The available sizes are confirmed with the offer.
More detail on varieties, size grades and bag formats is in our Egyptian potato export specifications for 2026/2027.
Packing and container
Spunta is packed in 10 kg or 25 kg mesh bags, or in 1,000 kg mesh big bags. Potatoes ship in a 40 ft reefer, and the minimum order is one full container; the loaded tonnage is confirmed with the offer. Potatoes from the storage crop, and potatoes on long voyages, are treated with a sprout inhibitor.
Requests to mix potatoes with other products in one container are decided case by case by our management.
Shipping to Kuwait and the UAE
| Market | How we ship |
|---|---|
| Kuwait | By land only, in a 40 ft reefer truck |
| United Arab Emirates | By sea in a 40 ft reefer, or by land in a reefer truck |
For sea routes, see transit times from Egypt.
Egypt’s potato exports
Egypt exported 1.4 million tonnes of potatoes in 2025, according to Minister of Agriculture Alaa Farouk (FreshPlaza, 5 January 2026), which makes potatoes one of the country’s largest fresh exports after citrus.
Documents and analysis
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 samples
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.
Samples are possible: the buyer pays the express courier, and the samples ship after payment. Tell us the quantity you need, your full address and your contact details.
We work with registered farms and approved packing stations, chosen by product, season and quantity.
Egyptian Spunta potatoes for the Gulf: FAQ
When are Egyptian Spunta potatoes available?
Fresh Spunta ships from 15 December to 15 May, and Spunta from cold storage from 15 May to 15 December.
What is the minimum order of Egyptian potatoes?
One full 40 ft reefer. The loaded tonnage is confirmed with the offer.
Which packing do you offer?
10 kg and 25 kg mesh bags, and 1,000 kg mesh big bags.
How do you ship potatoes to Kuwait?
By land only, in a 40 ft reefer truck.
Are stored potatoes treated?
Yes. Potatoes from the storage crop, and potatoes on long voyages, are treated with a sprout inhibitor.
Can you send potato samples?
Yes. The buyer pays the express courier, and the samples ship after payment.
Request a potato quote
Tell us the variety, grade, packing, destination country and delivery term, and we reply with a price for your specification. For a proforma invoice we need your company’s full name, email, phone number and address.
Related pages
- Egyptian potato export specifications 2026/2027
- Egyptian potato exports 2026/2027
- Egyptian potato export: the complete guide
Source: FreshPlaza, 5 January 2026. Specification, season and terms: PEI Trade.