Onion

Fresh & Premium Egyptian Onions from PEI Trade

Experience the robust flavor and long shelf life of our premium onions. Rich in vitamins C & B6 and antioxidants, they meet strict global standards and are ideal for cost-effective bulk export shipments.

Egyptian Onion – Fresh and High-Quality for Export

Egyptian onions are widely known for their strong flavor, long shelf life, and high nutritional value. Egypt is a leading exporter of onions, supplying top-quality produce to international markets, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Grown in fertile soil with ideal climate conditions, Egyptian onions meet strict international quality standards and are exported following customs regulations and phytosanitary certifications.

Why Choose Egyptian Onions?

✔ Superior quality
✔ Long shelf life, making them ideal for export
✔ Compliant with global export standards and agricultural regulations
✔ Cost-effective bulk shipments to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and beyond

Why Import Onions from PEI Trade?

✔ Market-Proven Quality: Sorted and graded to match international standards for wholesale and retail buyers
✔ Certified & Traceable: GAP-certified farms with full compliance to food safety and phytosanitary requirements
✔ Efficient Handling: Onions packed in export-ready mesh bags or cartons for easy transport and storage
✔ Dependable Logistics: Cold-chain management, timely documentation, and smooth customs clearance

Best Way to Import Egyptian Onions

Egyptian onions are harvested, sorted, and packed with strict quality control measures to ensure freshness. We offer bulk shipping with customized logistics solutions to major destinations, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Identity & Commercial

● HS Code:

070310

● Country of Origin:

Egypt

● Seasonality:

New crop main harvest: February - May; exportable from cold stores most of the year.

● Size / Count:

Calibers 45-80 mm (small / medium / large) or as requested.

● 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: 10 kg or 25 kg net per bag/carton.

● Estimated Net Weight per Container:

Approx. 24-26 MT net per 40' reefer container (depending on packaging and variety).

● Primary Packaging:

New polypropylene or jute/mesh bags and/or cartons, typically 10 kg or 25 kg net.

● 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.