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Egyptian Medjool Dates Exports Gain Momentum in Germany, Indonesia, and Turkey

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.

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    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.

    Medjool is part of our Egyptian dates range: three grades (Premium, Delight and Classic) in six sizes plus a Mix of sizes, shipped by the full container in 5 kg cartons or in 8 kg cartons of consumer packs. Buyers sourcing Medjool can find size bands, grade checks and packing details in our guide to Medjool grades, sizes and container packing.

    Why Choose Egyptian Dates?

    ✔ Balanced sweetness and premium texture
    ✔ Wide range of varieties: Medjool, 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.