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Tomatoes are one of Egypt’s most continuous crops: staggered winter and summer plantings keep fresh fruit available across most of the year, while the processing season concentrates the summer–autumn crop into paste and sun-dried product that ships every month. For importers, that means programmable fresh supply and year-round processed availability. This guide sets out the Egyptian tomato export season and how to plan around it.
Quick answer: Egyptian fresh tomatoes are available much of the year from staggered winter and summer plantings, with windows shifting by region and type. Processing (paste, concentrate, sun-dried) peaks with the summer–autumn crop and ships year-round from stock. (Fresh runs much of the year with processing peaking summer–autumn; exact windows shift year to year by region, type and weather.)
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A near-continuous fresh crop
Egypt’s climate allows several tomato plantings across the year, so unlike a single-harvest crop, fresh tomatoes are rarely entirely out of season. Different regions and protected production fill different windows, smoothing supply. The practical implication is that tomato sourcing is about agreeing a steady program and the right type, not chasing a narrow window.
The Egyptian tomato export calendar
| Period | Fresh tomatoes | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Winter–Spring | Strong supply (incl. protected) | Paste shipped from stock |
| Summer–Autumn | Open-field main crop | Peak processing season |
| Year-round | Continuity by region/type | Paste & sun-dried from stock |
Processing: a summer-anchored, year-round supply
Tomato processing is concentrated where fruit is most abundant and high in Brix — the summer–autumn open-field crop — when factories run paste, concentrate and sun-dried lines at volume. Because these products are shelf-stable, they are shipped year-round from stock, giving buyers continuous availability regardless of the fresh window.
Planning notes
- Fresh programs: agree a continuous program; confirm type availability by window.
- Processing: align large paste/sun-dried volumes with the summer–autumn run.
- Perishability: fresh tomatoes are perishable and ripeness-sensitive — plan logistics tightly.
Frequently asked questions
When are Egyptian fresh tomatoes available?
Much of the year, from staggered winter and summer plantings.
When is the processing season?
It peaks in summer-autumn, when fruit is most abundant and highest in Brix.
Is tomato paste available year-round?
Yes – paste, concentrate and sun-dried are shelf-stable and shipped year-round from stock.
Do fresh windows change by type?
Yes – region, type and protected production all shift availability.
Do the dates change year to year?
Yes – planting and weather shift the windows, so confirm the program with your supplier.
How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Tomato Export Season & Calendar.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-tomato-export-season/
Sources
- CBI / USDA FAS — Gulf and EU fresh and processed tomato demand and windows.
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture; industry reporting — tomato planting and processing seasons.
This page is part of our Egyptian Tomato Export Guide hub.
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