Egyptian lychee is a niche, specialty air-freight programme covering the short June-July window — pink-red shells, translucent white flesh, floral-sweet aroma. Best fit for premium retail launches, hotel-chain banqueting, and HORECA fruit-plate positioning during the Northern Hemisphere stone-fruit window.
Quick facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Lychee (Mauritius and similar cultivars) |
| Season | June through July (Egypt) |
| Route | Air freight only |
| HS code | 081090 |
| Packaging | 2-2.5 kg air-freight carton · retail clamshell |
Common questions
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When is Egyptian lychee available? June through July — a 4-6 week window. Programmes are booked in advance for specific arrival weeks.
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Why is lychee shipped only by air? Lychee has very short shelf life and is highly perishable — air freight is the only viable route for fresh export-grade lychee at retail quality.
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What buyers does lychee suit? Premium retail launch programmes, hotel-chain banqueting, HORECA fruit-plate, and airline catering during the lychee window.
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Is private-label clamshell packaging available? Yes — retail clamshell formats with private-label brand zones and Russian / Uzbek-Latn labelling on request.
For pricing and slot booking, send an RFQ — air-freight programmes quoted same day.
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