Dates

Egyptian Dates – Premium Quality for Global Trade

Top-quality Egyptian dates, naturally sweet, soft in texture, and packed fresh. Available in multiple varieties for certified international export.

Premium Egyptian Dates – Naturally Sweet & Export-Grade

Egypt is the world's top producer of dates, offering richly sweet, sun-dried dates known for their soft texture, high sugar content, and nutritional value. Cultivated in desert oases and irrigated using traditional and modern methods, Egyptian dates are hand-selected for quality and consistency.

Why Choose Egyptian Dates?

✔ Balanced sweetness and premium texture
✔ Wide range of varieties: Siwa, Zaghloul, Barhi & more
✔ Strict grading and sorting for export markets
✔ Compliant with global food safety standards
✔ Bulk availability and customizable packaging

Why Source Dates from PEI Trade?

✔ Export-Grade Quality: Hand-selected, sorted, and packaged for international standards
✔ Certified Farms: Produced under GAP certification with full food safety compliance
✔ Custom Export Options: Flexible bulk and retail packaging solutions
✔ Efficient Supply Chain: Comprehensive export support including labeling, documentation, and customs clearance

Export Process & Packaging

Egyptian dates are carefully processed, sorted by size and variety, and packed in airtight, export-friendly cartons. Every shipment includes phytosanitary certificates, origin documentation, and global logistics coordination.

Identity & Commercial

● HS Code:

080410

● Country of Origin:

Egypt

● Seasonality:

Harvest season: August - October; available year-round from cold/dry storage.

● Size / Count:

Loose or cluster dates, medium-large sizes depending on variety.

● 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:

Washing (where applicable), sorting, grading and packing in clean cartons; post-harvest treatments only as per agreed specification and destination rules.

Packaging & Logistics

● Unit Net Mass:

Typical options: 5 kg, 10 kg or 15 kg net per carton or equivalent consumer packs.

● Estimated Net Weight per Container:

Approx. 18-22 MT net per 40' reefer container (depending on packaging and variety).

● Primary Packaging:

Bulk cartons or consumer packs (plastic tubs, vacuum or pillow packs) as per buyer program.

● 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.