Egypt owns one of the most valuable slots in the global grape calendar: the early window. Egyptian grapes reach EU shelves from May — ahead of Spain, Italy and Greece — with crunchy berries, high sugars and retail-ready punnet packing. Nile Prime supplies Early Sweet, Flame, Thompson and Crimson table grapes from trellised, GLOBALG.A.P-certified vineyards built specifically for export programmes.
Why Egyptian Grapes?
Hot, dry growing conditions and precise drip irrigation produce firm, well-coloured berries with excellent brix weeks before Mediterranean competitors harvest. Competitive labour and land costs keep pricing sharp, while three-to-five-day sailings to Europe and the Gulf let importers plan tight, reliable early-season promotions.
Specifications
| Season | May–August |
|---|---|
| Main Varieties | Early Sweet, Flame, Thompson, Crimson |
| Sizes & Grades | Export Class 1; berry size and brix graded to buyer specification |
| Packing | 4.5–5 kg cartons with punnets; bags or open packing on request |
| Container | 40′ reefer |
| Certifications | GLOBALG.A.P farms; HACCP / ISO 22000 packhouses; phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin; SGS/Intertek inspection on request |
Packing & Shipping
Bunches are field-packed or shed-packed into punnets within 4.5–5 kg master cartons, with SO2 pads and liners applied to buyer specification. Rapid forced-air pre-cooling and a monitored cold chain in 40′ reefer containers keep stems green and berries firm to destination. Departures from Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna and Port Said under Incoterms 2020 — FOB, CFR/CIF or DAP/DPU.
FAQ
What is the minimum order for table grapes?
One full 40′ reefer container. Mixed loads across grape varieties — or with summer fruit such as melons — are routine, and pre-season samples are available.
Do you pack private label punnets?
Yes. Punnets, top-seal film and cartons can all carry your brand, and we can run specific berry-size and residue specifications for retail programmes.
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