Egyptian sweet potatoes — orange-fleshed, sweet, smooth- skinned — are an established export crop with a strong winter window into Uzbek modern-trade retail and HORECA. Sourced from Nile Delta growing regions, packed for export in retail and bulk formats.
Quick facts
| Attribute | Value |
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| Cultivars | Beauregard and similar orange-flesh varieties |
| Season | October through April (export peak) |
| HS code | 071420 |
| Packaging | 5 kg retail carton · 10 kg wholesale carton · bulk |
Common questions
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What's the season window? October through April for the export programme — when Egyptian supply meets winter demand in Uzbekistan.
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What sizing grades are available? Retail sizing (typically 200-500 g per tuber) and bulk sizing for HORECA and processor intake. Sizing agreed per programme.
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Can sweet potatoes ship in the same FCL as Spunta potatoes? Yes — mixed-tuber FCL is supported. See Spunta potatoes.
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Is retail packaging available? Yes — 5 kg retail cartons with private-label brand zones and Russian / Uzbek-Latn labelling on request.
For pricing and shipment timing, send an RFQ — indicative CIF Tashkent quote within 48 working hours.
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