Yellow Onions
Upper Egypt & Middle Egypt · Egypt
Export-grade Egyptian yellow onions with high dry matter content (12–16%), strong outer skins, and extended shelf life. EU-certified, available March through July from Upper and Middle Egypt.
Technical Specifications
Egypt is consistently among the world's top five onion exporters, and the yellow onion — grown primarily in Sohag, Assiut, and Beheira governorates — is the backbone of that trade. Egyptian yellow onions are prized for their high dry matter content (12–16%), which directly translates into longer shelf life, firmer texture after transport, and better processing yields for industrial buyers. The long dry growing season concentrates flavour and reduces moisture, producing a bulb that outperforms many northern European varieties on storage longevity. Supply is sourced from GlobalGAP and EU phytosanitary certified farms, with every shipment pre-inspected, cured, and loaded under temperature-monitored conditions. We ship primarily FOB Alexandria and Damietta from March through July, with peak availability in April and May when the main Upper Egypt harvest concludes.
Seasonality
Main Upper Egypt harvest runs March–May. Beheira summer crop extends availability to July. Limited cold-storage stock may be available August–October — enquire for current stock position.
Export Packaging
10 kg Polypropylene Mesh Bag
Open-weave PP mesh. Allows air circulation to continue curing in transit. Heat-sealed with loop handle.
Container Load
20 pallets · 2000 units
10 pallets · 1000 units
25 kg Polypropylene Mesh Bag
Heavy-duty PP mesh. Standard for bulk wholesale and processing industry buyers. Palletised and stretch-wrapped.
Container Load
20 pallets · 800 units
10 pallets · 400 units
1 kg Retail Net (in 10 kg outer carton)
Retail-ready 1 kg net bags in 10 kg outer carton. Private label printing available (MOQ: 1 × 40' container). Barcode and origin labelling compliant with EU Reg. 1169/2011.
Container Load
20 pallets · 2000 units
FIBC Jumbo Bag — 1,000 kg
UN-approved FIBC. PE liner available on request. Suitable for onion dehydrators and food processing plants.
Container Load
20 pallets · 20 units
For processing and industrial dehydration buyers. Requires forklift handling at destination.
Certifications
GlobalGAP
AgriculturalControl Union Certifications
Fresh onions and bulb vegetables — production, curing, and post-harvest handling
Valid until Sept 2026
EU Phytosanitary Certificate
PhytosanitaryEgyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation — PPIS
Issued per shipment — Allium cepa L. (yellow onion)
Halal Certificate
ReligiousEgyptian Organisation for Standardisation and Quality (EOS)
Fresh onions — farm, curing, sorting, and packing operations
Valid until Dec 2026
HACCP
Food SafetyBureau Veritas
Sorting, curing, and packing facility
Valid until Aug 2026
EUR.1 Movement Certificate
ExportEgyptian Customs Authority
EU-Egypt Association Agreement preferential tariff — issued per shipment
Export Documentation
Standard Document Stack
Third-Party Inspection
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
