Okra

Egyptian Okra

Premium Egyptian Okra for Export

Cultivated under optimal conditions and harvested with care, our okra meets the high standards of international wholesalers, retailers, and foodservice providers.






    Premium Egyptian Okra – Fresh & Export-Ready

    Egyptian okra is highly valued for its vibrant green color, soft texture, and uniform size. Cultivated in fertile land under optimal climate conditions, it is harvested and packed following strict export-grade quality standards.

    Why Choose Egyptian Okra?

    ✔ Visually appealing, clean, and tender pods
    ✔ Available in multiple grades (Zero, No.1, etc.)
    ✔ Carefully sorted and packaged for international markets
    ✔ Global phytosanitary certifications included

    Why Choose Okra from PEI Trade?

    ✔ Consistent Export Quality: Carefully sorted and graded to meet international buyer requirements
    ✔ Certified & Compliant: GAP-certified farms, full traceability, and international phytosanitary approval
    ✔ End-to-End Logistics: From cooling and packaging to documentation and customs clearance
    ✔ Dependable Fulfillment: Steady availability with scalable volumes for wholesale and retail demand

    Export Process & Handling

    Freshly harvested okra is graded, cooled, and packed in ventilated cartons. Shipments are prepared with cold chain logistics and quality documentation for fast and safe delivery.

    Identity & Commercial

    ● HS Code:
    070999
    ● Country of Origin:
    Egypt
    ● Seasonality:
    Warm-season crop; main season May - October.
    ● Size / Count:
    Size grades extra-fine, fine and medium, pods approx. 3-9 cm.
    ● 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.