116 is the early-season pomegranate cultivar — pink-red skin, coral-pink arils, and a sweeter profile than the Wonderful benchmark. It opens the pomegranate window for Uzbek importers ahead of the main Wonderful volume, and pairs well alongside it on shelf for side-by-side category positioning.
Quick facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Cultivar | 116 (Early 116 / P.G. 116) |
| Profile | Sweet · pink-red skin · coral-pink arils |
| Season | September through January (Egypt) |
| HS code | 081090 |
| Packaging | 4.5-5 kg export carton with foam nets · retail clamshell |
Common questions
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How does 116 differ from Wonderful? 116 is lighter pink-red with paler arils and a sweeter taste. Wonderful is the deep-red, slightly tart, longer-shelf benchmark. See Wonderful pomegranates.
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When does 116 ship? September through January, opening the season ahead of the main Wonderful volume.
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Can 116 and Wonderful ship in one FCL? Yes — both share the same reefer profile and have visually distinct shelf appearances, which works for buyers running side-by-side category positioning.
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What's the typical packaging? 4.5-5 kg export carton with individual foam nets, plus a retail clamshell option for premium positioning.
For pricing and shipment timing, send an RFQ — indicative CIF Tashkent quote within 48 working hours.
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