Oranges

PEI Trade is an Egyptian orange exporter of Navel and Valencia, packed in 15 kg cartons and shipped in full 40 ft reefer containers of 1,664 cartons (24.96 t). Navel contracts open in early November and exports start when the Export Council opens the season; Valencia ships fresh January–May and from cold storage to the end of August. Ask for today’s price below.

Last updated: October 2026

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    Grades

    GradeDefects allowed per carton
    PremiumUp to 5%
    Class I12–15%
    Class IIUp to 30%

    Two Brands

    BrandFor
    Nile PrimePremium supermarket programmes, large sizes, retail cartons and private label. See Nile Prime Valencia and Nile Prime Navel.
    PeivanaFlexible container programmes and juice oranges for importers of every size. See Peivana oranges.

    Where We Have Shipped Oranges

    We have exported Egyptian oranges to India, Spain, Russia, Ukraine, Arab countries and South Africa.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When are Egyptian oranges available for export?

    Navel contracts open in early November. Navel exports start when the Export Council announces the opening of the season (15 December in each of the last two seasons) and run to 1 March; we do not confirm a Navel shipping date before that announcement. Valencia ships fresh from January to May, then from cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council's notice ending exports.

    How many cartons fit in a 40 ft reefer container?

    1,664 cartons of 15 kg, which is 24.96 tonnes net: 20 pallets of 80 cartons plus one Euro pallet of 64 cartons.

    What is the minimum order?

    One full 40 ft reefer container, including trial orders. We do not ship oranges in 20 ft containers.

    Can I mix oranges with mandarins or lemons in one container?

    No. Oranges are not loaded with mandarins or lemons in the same container.

    Do you send orange samples?

    No, we do not send orange samples. Buyers are welcome to visit the farm or the packhouse by appointment.

    What is the price of Egyptian oranges?

    The price changes with the variety, count, packing, destination and the day of the offer, so we do not publish one. Send us your requirement on WhatsApp or through the form and ask for today's price.

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    Identity & Commercial

    ● HS Code:
    080510
    ● Country of Origin:
    Egypt
    ● Seasonality:
    Navel: contracts open in early November. Exports start when the Export Council announces the opening of the season (in the last two seasons, 15 December) and run to 1 March. Valencia: harvested January–July; fresh from January to May, then from cold storage to the end of August, subject to the Export Council's notice ending exports. Best quality: Navel early in the season; Valencia January–April. No Navel shipping date is confirmed before the Export Council's announcement. Baladi (exported for juice to Arab and European markets): season to March, from storage to August.
    ● Size / Count:
    Fruit per 15 kg carton. Navel: 32, 36, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88 (most requested 48–88). Valencia: 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 100, 113 (most requested 72–113).
    ● Minimum Order:
    One full 40 ft reefer container, including trial orders. 40 ft reefer only, no 20 ft containers. Oranges are not loaded with mandarins or lemons in the same container. Weekly programmes of 8–10 containers.
    ● Grade:
    Premium, Class I, Class II
    ● Payment Terms:
    50% in advance and 50% against copy of the shipping documents
    ● 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. Delivery terms: CFR / CIF to your port, or FOB Egypt.
    ● Post-Harvest Treatments:
    All export oranges are waxed (carnauba, shellac or polyethylene); post-harvest fungicides within the limits of each destination; no degreening; shelf life 30–45 days in cold storage.
    ● Maturity (°Brix):
    Valencia: Brix 10–12, acidity about 1.5%, juice about 70%. Navel: juice about 60%.

    Packaging & Logistics

    ● Unit Net Mass:
    15 kg net per carton; Navel also in 10 kg and 7.5 kg cartons.
    ● Estimated Net Weight per Container:
    1,664 cartons of 15 kg = 24.96 t net per 40 ft reefer container (20 pallets × 80 cartons + 1 Euro pallet × 64 cartons).
    ● Primary Packaging:
    New food-grade corrugated cartons, 15 kg net / 16 kg gross, open top or telescopic, branded Nile Prime or Peivana.
    ● Unit Gross Mass:
    16 kg gross (15 kg net)
    ● Pre-Cooling:
    Forced-air pre-cooling before loading; carrying temperature set according to commodity and destination, with full cold chain maintained.

    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:
    Premium up to 5%, Class I 12–15%, Class II up to 30% (share of fruit per carton)
    ● MRL Compliance
    Produce sourced to comply with EU and GCC MRL requirements; residue analysis at an accredited laboratory, with the result within 24 hours.
    ● 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, EUR.1 or Form A as agreed, and Bill of Lading; any additional documents required by the destination can be arranged by prior agreement.