Fresh Egyptian coriander — bunched, bright green, aromatic export grade
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Coriander

Nile Delta · Egypt

Egyptian fresh coriander (Coriandrum sativum) from the Nile Delta. Bunched, strong aromatic profile. Shelf life 7–12 days refrigerated. Peak: November to April.

Best ForEU / GCC / UK
MOQ100 kg air / 1 FCL sea
Lead Time2–4 days air / 7+ days sea
SupplySeasonal
PositioningStandard
Fresh Egyptian coriander — bunched, bright green, aromatic export grade
Buyer Reference Card

Technical Specifications

HS Code
0709.99.90
Soil / Origin
Nile Delta — Beheira, Kafr el-Sheikh
Varieties
Coriandrum sativum (cilantro)
Quality Grade
Grade A
Calibration / Cuts
150–200 g bunch (primary)
Packaging
5 kg Carton bunched
Container Capacity
8 MT per 40ft reefer
Shelf Life
7–12 days at 2–4°C, 90–95% RH
Certifications
GlobalGAPEU PhytosanitaryHalalEUR.1
Incoterms
FOB / CIF
Export Ports
Cairo Airport (EGCAI) air / Alexandria (EGALY) sea
Min. Order (MOQ)
100 kg air / 1 FCL sea
Lead Time
2–4 days air / 7+ days sea
Payment Terms
T/T advance (air) / T/T 30%+70% (sea)
Availability Calendar

Seasonality

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

Short shelf life makes air freight preferred for EU/GCC buyers.

Packaging Options

Export Packaging

Default

5 kg Carton (bunched)

5kg

Air freight preferred for premium orders — typically 100 kg minimum.

Container Load

40' Reefer8 MT

20 pallets · 1600 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

EUR.1 Movement Certificate

Export

Egyptian Customs Authority

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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