Egyptian Navel oranges are the pack-grade benchmark for Egypt's winter citrus export to Uzbekistan — seedless, easy-peel, deep-orange skin, with Brix consistently above 11+ — the floor that modern-trade retail and wholesale buyers require. The Egyptian season runs November through May with peak shipments December through March. We source Navel from Nile Delta orchards (Beheira, Ismailia, Nubaria) operating to GlobalG.A.P. standard, packed at BRCGS-certified pack-houses on the 15 kg telescopic export carton with internal grid pack.
Cultivar specification
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | Navel (early Navel + late Navelate / Navelina) |
| Brix at pack | 11+ standard / 12.5+ premium |
| Seediness | Seedless with characteristic navel mark |
| Rind | Thicker, easier-peel |
| Sizing | 56 / 64 / 72 / 88 / 100 count per 15 kg carton |
| Origin | Beheira, Ismailia, Nubaria (Nile Delta) |
| HS code | 080510 |
Packaging
- 15 kg telescopic export carton with internal grid divider — the standard format
- 18 kg carton for the Russian-export-style pack programme
- 2 kg and 4 kg retail mesh for premium supermarket
- Russian / Arabic / English carton labelling + private-label brand zone on request
Season
- November → May (Egypt)
- Peak shipments December → March — the volume window
Routing
| Route | Days | Setpoint | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea reefer | 15–40 | +4 to +6 °C, RH 90-95 % | FCL volume programmes |
| Road TIR | 12–28 | +4 to +6 °C | Mid-volume retail |
| Air freight | 1–3 | +4 to +6 °C | Premium retail, promotional weeks |
Reefer setpoint +4 to +6 °C, RH 90-95 %, ethylene-free across all routes.
Documentation
Every shipment travels with:
- Phytosanitary certificate issued by Egyptian CAPQ
- Certificate of Origin
- ACID (Egyptian Advance Cargo Information Document)
- Bill of Lading
- Packing list with lot-by-lot Brix and grade
Mixed-cultivar FCL
A 40-foot reefer FCL is regularly mixed: Navel + Valencia + Murcott + Medjool. Photographs above show the actual carton configuration. See also Valencia oranges for the spring-summer line and Murcott mandarins for the high-Brix premium mandarin.
Common questions
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What carton format is standard for Egyptian Navel orange export? Default 15 kg telescopic export carton with internal-grid pack; retail-ready 2 kg / 4 kg mesh on request; private-label branding and multi-language labelling supported.
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What is the Brix guarantee on Egyptian Navel oranges? Pack-grade Navel ships at Brix 11+ as the standard retail floor, with premium lots at 12.5+ on request, subject to sugar-acid ratio check at pack-house.
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What's the peak shipping window? December through March — peak volume; full season runs November through May.
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Can you ship a mixed FCL of Navel + Valencia + Murcott + Medjool? Yes — mixed-cultivar reefer FCL is a standard offer for premium retail buyers. The mixed-pallet photograph above shows the actual carton configuration.
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What documentation pack ships with Navel orange exports? Phytosanitary certificate (Egyptian CAPQ), Certificate of Origin, ACID number filed via Nafeza, Bill of Lading, packing list with lot-by-lot Brix and grade. The cert pack (GlobalG.A.P., BRCGS, ISO 22000) is supplied at engagement.
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What's the smallest commercial Navel orange shipment? One 40-foot reefer FCL is the practical minimum for sea routes. Air-freight LCL pallets are supportable for premium retail.
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