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Flame Seedless is one of Egypt’s flagship early-season red seedless grapes. It opens the export season from May, inside Egypt’s May–July window that fills an early-season gap in Europe before Northern-Hemisphere crops begin. Fresh grapes ship under HS 0806.10.

  • Bright red, seedless, firm berries with balanced sweetness — a strong retail performer in Europe.
  • Export window: early–mid (May–June) — among the first Egyptian grapes to ship.
  • Typical spec: Brix ≥ 16° (premium 17–18°), berry ≥ 17 mm (premium 18–22 mm).

Flame Seedless is a bright-red, seedless table grape prized for its firm texture and clean sweetness. As an early-season variety it is among the first Egyptian grapes to reach European and Gulf markets each year, giving importers an early-window red seedless option with good shelf life. For the full crop picture — season, specifications, packaging and compliance — see our Egyptian table grape export guide.

Flame Seedless at a glance

ParameterFlame Seedless export specification
ColourBright red
SeedlessYes
Brix (sugar)≥ 16° (premium 17–18°)
Berry size≥ 17 mm (premium 18–22 mm)
Bunch weight~300–600 g
Export windowEarly–mid (May–June)
Best marketsEurope, Russia, GCC

Why buyers choose Egyptian Flame Seedless

Flame’s firm berries and good shelf life make it a dependable early-season red for European retail programmes, with additional demand in Russia and the Gulf. Because it ships at the very start of Egypt’s window, it lets importers secure red seedless volume before competing origins come online. The variety holds colour and condition well through sea freight, protecting saleable arrival quality on longer routes.

Packaging & cold chain

Flame Seedless is packed in 4.5 kg / 5 kg cartons or 500 g consumer punnets, on ventilated pallets with sulphur-dioxide (SO₂) generator pads to suppress Botrytis (grey mould) in transit, held at −0.5 °C to 0 °C and 90–95% RH. Grapes are highly perishable and need an unbroken cold chain — see our cold-chain storage temperatures reference and grading & size standards.

Compare varieties & order

Compare other Egyptian table grapes: Crimson Seedless, Superior Seedless and Red Globe. For volumes and destination shares see the Egyptian Grape Export Report 2026, or browse the grapes catalogue.

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Sources

  • USDA Foreign Agricultural Service — Egypt Fresh Deciduous Fruit Annual (production & export forecasts, 2025/26).
  • CBI — Entering the European market for table grapes (varieties; May–July window).
  • World Customs Organization — Harmonized System, HS 0806.10 (fresh grapes).

How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Flame Seedless Grapes: Export Specifications & Season.” PEI Trade. https://peitrade.com/flame-seedless-grapes-global-supply-pei-trade/

Frequently asked questions

When is Egyptian Flame Seedless grape season?

Flame Seedless is an early-season variety, shipping from around May into June within Egypt’s main May–July export window.

Is Flame Seedless red or white?

Flame Seedless is a bright-red, seedless table grape with firm berries and balanced sweetness.

What Brix and berry size do export Flame Seedless grapes meet?

Export Flame Seedless typically meets a minimum of about 16 degrees Brix (premium 17 to 18) and berry size of at least 17 mm (premium 18 to 22 mm).

Which markets buy Egyptian Flame Seedless?

Main markets are Europe, Russia and the Gulf, where the variety’s early arrival and shelf life suit retail programmes.