Egypt is the world's largest date producer at roughly 18 % of global production, and Egyptian Medjool is the premium soft-moist cultivar that anchors retail and Ramadan gift-box programmes across Uzbekistan. We source from grower partners in the Minya date belt — harvested August-October, packed year-round from cold storage. Processed lines (gift-box, retail tray) carry Halal certification from accredited Egyptian certifiers; shipments include 5 kg bulk, 1 kg retail trays and signature gift-box formats with multi-language private-label branding.
Cultivar specification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Form | Large, soft-moist |
| Size | 18-25 g per fruit |
| Skin | Deep amber, slightly wrinkled, glossy |
| Flesh | Caramel pulp, single pit |
| Sugar | 70-75 % at retail-pack |
| Shelf life | 6 months ambient / 9-12 months at +4 to +6 °C |
| HS code | 080410 |
Packaging
- 5 kg bulk for repacker / processor intake
- 1 kg retail tray clear-lid — most-stocked supermarket format
- 250 g and 500 g retail box for premium positioning
- Ramadan gift-box in matte deep-olive kraft with sage-green ribbon — signature retail-ready format
- Multi-language private-label + Halal cert on every format
Season
- Egyptian harvest August → October
- Year-round packing from cold storage
- Ramadan demand spikes 3-5× retail through the iftar window — book 60 days ahead
Routing
| Route | Days | Setpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Sea reefer | 15-40 | Ambient OK |
| Road TIR | 12-28 | Ambient OK |
| Air freight | 1-3 | +4 to +6 °C optional |
Medjool is ambient-stable on sea routes — no reefer required for sea. Refrigerator extension at +4 to +6 °C extends shelf to 9-12 months.
Common questions
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Why is Medjool considered the premium date cultivar? Medjool is the largest soft-moist date cultivar at 18-25 g per fruit, with caramel flavour, long shelf life, and the retail- shelf appearance that wins gift-box and premium-breakfast positioning. It is the worldwide reference for high-end retail date programmes.
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Is Egypt a major Medjool date exporter? Egypt is the world's largest date producer at ~18 % of global production. Medjool is one of our premium export cultivars, alongside Barhi and Zaghloul.
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How far in advance should Ramadan Medjool be booked? 60 days before first iftar, minimum. Air-freight slots and reefer space tighten through the pre-Ramadan window as retail importers front-load.
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Is private-label retail packaging available? Yes — multi-language labelling, Halal certification visible, Ramadan gift-box format, retail-ready master carton, fully private-label brandable.
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What reefer setpoint does Medjool need? Ambient-stable on sea routes — no reefer required on sea-FCL bookings. For air-freight rapid replenishment, reefer at +4 to +6 °C extends shelf life. Never freeze.
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Can Medjool, Barhi and Zaghloul ship in one shipment? Yes — mixed-cultivar pallet FCL is a standard offer for distributors covering all three cultivars on one programme.
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