Lettuce

Premium Egyptian Lettuce from PEI Trade

Egyptian lettuce is cultivated under ideal climate conditions, producing crisp leaves, vibrant color, and reliable quality for international buyers. From wholesale distribution to retail supply, our lettuce is harvested and packed to maintain freshness throughout long-distance shipping.






    Premium Egyptian Lettuce – Fresh, Crisp Quality for Global Markets

    Egyptian lettuce is prized worldwide for its freshness, vibrant green color, and crisp texture. Cultivated in Egypt’s fertile lands with ideal weather conditions, our lettuce stands out for its premium quality and consistent availability, perfectly suitable for global export needs alongside products like Egyptian Peppers.

    Why Choose Egyptian Lettuce?

    ✔ Crisp, fresh leaves and clean appearance
    ✔ Available year-round with consistent quality
    ✔ Grown using sustainable and eco-friendly methods
    ✔ Meets international food safety and export standards
    ✔ Custom packaging and bulk supply options
    ✔ Excellent combination with Egyptian Peppers for culinary use

    Why Source Lettuce from PEI Trade?

    ✔ 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 Lettuce – Seamless and Reliable

    We guarantee rigorous quality control, hygienic harvesting, and rapid logistics. Our export system includes phytosanitary certification, full documentation, and compliance with international food regulations, ensuring smooth delivery worldwide.

    Identity & Commercial

    ● HS Code:
    070511
    ● Country of Origin:
    Egypt
    ● Seasonality:
    Cool-season crop; main export window November - March.
    ● Size / Count:
    Head weight approximately 600-1,000 g.
    ● 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.