Cucumbers

Fresh Egyptian Cucumbers

Crisp and clean Egyptian cucumbers, greenhouse-grown and carefully packed for bulk export. Perfect shape, fresh flavor, and certified for global markets.






    Fresh Egyptian Cucumbers – Crisp, Clean, and Ready to Export

    Egypt is a key supplier of fresh cucumbers, grown under controlled agricultural practices ensuring uniform shape, vibrant green color, and excellent crunch. Egyptian cucumbers are harvested at peak freshness to meet the strict quality demands of international markets.

    Why Export Egyptian Cucumbers?

    ✔ Consistent sizing and smooth skin finish

    ✔ Year-round availability through greenhouse cultivation

    ✔ GAP-certified farms and strict post-harvest protocols

    ✔ Fast handling and temperature-controlled logistics

    Why Choose PEI Trade as Your Cucumber Export Partner?

    ✔ Consistent Global Standard: Harvested and sorted to meet international buyer requirements
    ✔ Export-Ready: Compliance with GAP standards, food safety certifications, and traceability
    ✔ Efficient Logistics: Temperature-controlled transport to maintain crispness and freshness
    ✔ Reliable Supply: Flexible order volumes with steady availability for wholesalers and distributors

    Export & Handling Standards

    All cucumbers are sorted, graded, and packed in export-ready crates with full compliance to international phytosanitary and packaging standards. Export support includes labeling, traceability, and documentation.

    Identity & Commercial

    ● HS Code:
    070700
    ● Country of Origin:
    Egypt
    ● Seasonality:
    Available nearly year-round, with peaks October - May.
    ● Size / Count:
    Length typically 10-20 cm; graded by length and diameter.
    ● Lead Time:
    3-5 working days for harvesting, packing and loading after order confirmation and receipt of payment instrument.
    ● Minimum Order:
    One full 40' container per product (mixed loads may be possible subject to confirmation).
    ● Grade:
    Export quality, Class I / Class II, with sizing and visual quality agreed with the buyer before packing.
    ● Payment Terms:
    LC at sight; or TT 30% advance and 70% against scanned shipping documents (balance before release of originals).
    ● Price Basis & Validity:
    Indicative prices only; final price to be confirmed daily according to market, packing specification and destination, and fixed only in the formal offer/proforma invoice.
    ● Post-Harvest Treatments:
    Cleaning, trimming (where required), sorting, grading and packing; no post-harvest chemicals other than approved food-grade materials, unless requested and permitted by destination.

    Packaging & Logistics

    ● Unit Net Mass:
    Typical options: 5 kg or 10 kg net per carton/crate.
    ● Estimated Net Weight per Container:
    Approx. 24-26 MT net per 40' reefer container (depending on packaging and variety).
    ● Primary Packaging:
    New food-grade cartons or crates, usually 5-10 kg net depending on product.
    ● Unit Gross Mass:
    Net weight plus approx. 0.8-1.2 kg for carton/bag and packing materials (varies by configuration).
    ● Pre-Cooling:
    Forced-air pre-cooling before loading; carrying temperature set according to commodity and destination, with full cold chain maintained.
    ● Ports of Loading (POL):
    Main Egyptian export ports: Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said and Sokhna (port selection depends on schedule and destination).

    Quality & Docs

    ● Grade Basis:
    Based on size, color, cleanliness and external appearance; internal quality and sugar/starch levels checked according to product and market.
    ● Defect Tolerances:
    Final tolerances to be agreed per contract; typically max 5-8% minor defects, 0% decay/rot and 0% foreign matter in packed product.
    ● MRL Compliance
    Produce sourced to comply with EU and GCC MRL requirements; recent residue analyses and farm/packhouse documentation available on request.
    ● Traceability:
    Full traceability from farm through packhouse to container, using lot numbers and carton/bag coding.
    ● Certifications:
    Official Phytosanitary Certificate and quality/health inspection as standard; additional private certifications (GlobalG.A.P., ISO, HACCP, BRC etc.) available depending on supplier and lot.
    ● Shipping Marks:
    As per buyer artwork and instructions (brand, product, size, crop year, origin, packing date, barcodes and handling marks).
    ● Shipping Documents:
    Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin and Bill of Lading; any additional documents required by the destination can be arranged by prior agreement.