Baladi is the traditional Egyptian sweet orange — round, deep orange, juicy, with the classic flavour profile that mature buyers recognise. It's the wholesale and bazaar staple of Egyptian citrus, and an everyday volume cultivar for Uzbek importers across the December-April window.
Quick facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | Baladi (Egyptian common orange) |
| Profile | Round · sweet · deep orange · classic flavour |
| Season | December through April (Egypt) |
| HS code | 080510 |
| Packaging | 15 kg export carton · retail mesh bag · bulk |
Common questions
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What's the difference between Baladi and Navel? Navel is the premium retail-line Egyptian orange — larger, seedless, with the characteristic navel mark. Baladi is smaller, juicier, with a more traditional flavour and a wholesale price point. See Navel oranges.
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Is Baladi suitable for Ramadan demand? Yes — Baladi covers the Ramadan window when wholesale citrus demand peaks across Uzbek bazaars and modern-trade alike.
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Can Baladi and Navel ship in the same FCL? Yes — mixed-cultivar citrus FCL is a standard offer.
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What's the typical route? Sea reefer to Aktau or Bandar Abbas for FCL volumes; TIR available for time-critical shipments.
For pricing and timing, send an RFQ — indicative CIF Tashkent quote within 48 working hours.
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