Eggplant

Premium Egyptian Eggplants – Export-Grade Supply

With its deep color, smooth skin, and rich nutrients, our Egyptian eggplant is sustainably farmed and packed to meet international export standards.






    Premium Egyptian Eggplant – High-Quality Eggplant for Global Export

    Egyptian eggplant is known worldwide for its smooth texture, deep color, and mild flavor, making it ideal for a wide range of culinary applications. Thanks to Egypt’s fertile land and optimal climate, farmers cultivate top-grade eggplant that aligns with global export standards and complements products like Egyptian peppers.

    Why Choose Egyptian Eggplant?

    ✔ Glossy skin and uniform shape

    ✔ Long shelf life and excellent shipping durability

    ✔ Sustainably grown alongside Egyptian peppers

    ✔ Meets strict international export regulations

    ✔ Available in bulk or custom packaging solutions

    ✔ Year-round availability with competitive pricing

    Why Source Eggplants from PEI Trade?

    ✔ Consistent Supply: Reliable year-round volumes with steady availability

    ✔ Certified Standards: Compliance with international food safety, GAP, and phytosanitary certifications

    ✔ Cold-Chain Logistics: Careful handling and temperature-controlled shipping for optimal freshness

    ✔ End-to-End Service: Full support including packaging, documentation, labeling, and customs clearance

    Importing Egyptian Eggplant – Simple & Reliable

    Our eggplant is exported under strict quality assurance protocols, fast logistics, and full compliance with international food safety laws. We provide all necessary documentation and support for smooth customs clearance.

    Identity & Commercial

    ● HS Code:
    070930
    ● Country of Origin:
    Egypt
    ● Seasonality:
    Available almost year-round; strongest volumes October - June.
    ● Size / Count:
    Length around 12-20 cm depending on variety and market.
    ● 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.