Fresh Egyptian basil — sweet Genovese type, large glossy leaves
Out of SeasonFresh Herbs

Basil

Nile Delta · Egypt

Egyptian fresh sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). Genovese type — large leaves, intense clove-anise aroma. Shelf life 5–8 days. Air freight to EU and GCC markets.

Best ForEU / GCC / UK
MOQ50 kg air freight
Lead Time1–3 days (air freight)
SupplySeasonal
PositioningStandard
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Fresh Egyptian basil — sweet Genovese type, large glossy leaves
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Technical Specifications

HS Code
1211.90.86
Soil / Origin
Nile Delta — Beheira, Dakahlia
Varieties
Genovese Sweet Basil
Quality Grade
Grade A
Calibration / Cuts
100–125 g bunch
Packaging
1 kg Carton bunched (air freight)
Container Capacity
Air freight — volume-based
Shelf Life
5–8 days at 12–14°C (chilling-sensitive)
Certifications
GlobalGAPEU PhytosanitaryHalal
Incoterms
FOB / CIF
Export Ports
Cairo Airport (EGCAI) — air freight mandatory
Min. Order (MOQ)
50 kg air freight
Lead Time
1–3 days (air freight)
Payment Terms
T/T 100% advance
Availability Calendar

Seasonality

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak season
Available
Out of season

Chilling-sensitive — do not store below 12°C. Air freight mandatory for EU and GCC buyers.

Packaging Options

Export Packaging

Default

1 kg Carton (bunched)

1kg

Air freight mandatory. Chilling-sensitive — transport at 12–14°C.

Container Load

40' Reefer3 MT

20 pallets · 3000 units

Compliance

Certifications

GlobalGAP

Agricultural

Control Union Certifications

Valid until Sept 2026

EU Phytosanitary Certificate

Phytosanitary

Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture — PPIS

Halal Certificate

Religious

EOS

Valid until Dec 2026

Shipment Compliance

Export Documentation

Standard Document Stack

Certificate of OriginIssued by Egyptian Chamber of Commerce
Phytosanitary CertificateMinistry of Agriculture — PPIS
Certificate of Analysis (CoA)Per lot — third-party lab tested
Health CertificateEgyptian Ministry of Health
EUR.1 Movement CertificateEU preferential tariff access
Bill of Lading / Air WaybillFull set of originals provided

Third-Party Inspection

SGSAvailable
Bureau VeritasAvailable
IntertekAvailable

Pre-shipment inspection available at buyer's request. Inspection certificates issued prior to vessel loading.

Documentation Turnaround

Full document set ready within 3–5 business days of vessel loading. Express processing available upon request.

Incoterms Offered

FOBCIF
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