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Egyptian Valencia Oranges for Saudi Arabia
Last updated: 11 November 2026
PEI Trade supplies Egyptian Valencia oranges for Saudi Arabia by the full 40 ft reefer container: a juice orange with about 70% juice, in sizes 48 to 113, packed in 15 kg cartons. Fresh Valencia ships from 15 January to 1 June, and from cold storage from 15 May to 15 August.
This page sets out what a Saudi importer needs to order Egyptian Valencia: the specification, sizes and grades, packing and container load, documents, payment and how to request a quote. PEI Trade is the exporter, not a neutral reviewer. For more on the variety see our Egyptian Valencia oranges guide.
Egyptian Valencia for Saudi Arabia at a glance
| Item | PEI Trade Valencia |
|---|---|
| Variety | Valencia, a juice orange with seeds |
| Quality | Brix 10–12; acidity about 1.5%; juice about 70% |
| Sizes | 48 · 56 · 64 · 72 · 80 · 88 · 100 · 113 (fruits per 15 kg carton) |
| Grades | Premium up to 5% defects; Class I 12–15%; Class II up to 30% (share of fruits in the carton) |
| Packing | 15 kg net (16 kg gross) cartons, open top or telescopic |
| Container load | 40 ft reefer: 1,664 cartons of 15 kg, 24.96 tonnes |
| Minimum order | One full 40 ft reefer, also for a trial order |
| Supply | Fresh from 15 January to 1 June; from cold storage from 15 May to 15 August |
| Shelf life | 30–45 days in cold storage, not counting the sea voyage |
| Documents | Phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin (Arab certificate of origin for Saudi Arabia) |
| Delivery terms | EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF, by sea |
| Payment | 50% in advance and 50% against copies of the shipping documents; L/C accepted on our terms |
| Price | Quoted for each order once the season opens; we do not publish a price list |
When to order Valencia for Saudi Arabia
Egyptian Valencia ships fresh from 15 January to 1 June, and from cold storage from 15 May to 15 August.
We do not quote a price before the season opens. Before it opens, we agree with you the expected quantity, the specification and quality, the packing, the target price and the shipping time, so we are ready as soon as it opens. How importers lock citrus volume before the season is explained in our citrus contracting guide.
A weekly programme of 8 to 10 containers is possible through the season. The sailing time to your port is confirmed for each booking; see transit times from Egypt.
Valencia sizes and grades
The size is the number of fruits in a 15 kg carton: size 88 means 88 fruits. We pack Valencia in sizes 48 to 113, and the most requested are 72, 80, 88, 100 and 113.
Different sizes can go in the same container, but never on the same pallet. Valencia sizes are grouped 48/56/64, 72/80/88 and 100/113.
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.
Packing and container load
Valencia is packed in 15 kg net (16 kg gross) cartons, open top or telescopic, under our Nile Prime or Peivana brand. The top layer of each carton carries tissue paper and a sticker, and the number of fruits 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, and we do not ship oranges in 20 ft reefers. Oranges are not mixed with mandarins or lemons in the same container. Every reefer carries 2 or 3 data loggers that record the temperature.
Treatment, residue testing and documents
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.
For residue testing, a sample is taken and analysed; the result comes after 24 hours and is sent to you.
Every shipment travels with a phytosanitary certificate and a certificate of origin (Arab certificate of origin for Saudi Arabia), together with the bill of lading, commercial invoice and packing list. Import and labelling rules differ by market, so confirm your own requirements with your customs broker before you order.
Payment and delivery terms
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 every price is calculated for your order.
Egyptian Valencia for Saudi Arabia: FAQ
What is the minimum order of Egyptian Valencia for Saudi Arabia?
One full 40 ft reefer, even for a trial order. It holds 1,664 cartons of 15 kg, or 24.96 tonnes.
When is Egyptian Valencia available?
Fresh from 15 January to 1 June, and from cold storage from 15 May to 15 August.
Which Valencia sizes do you supply?
48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 100 and 113, where the size is the number of fruits in a 15 kg carton. The most requested Valencia sizes are 72 to 113.
Can I get Valencia samples before ordering?
We do not send orange samples. We can share photos and videos, and you can visit the farm or packing station on a date agreed with our management.
Which documents come with a Valencia shipment to Saudi Arabia?
A phytosanitary certificate and a certificate of origin (Arab certificate of origin for Saudi Arabia), with the bill of lading, commercial invoice and packing list.
Request a Valencia quote for Saudi Arabia
Tell us the size, grade, packing, destination port and delivery term (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), and we reply with a price for your exact specification once the season opens. For a proforma invoice we need your company’s full name, email, phone number and address.