Grown in modern greenhouses along the Egyptian coast and Delta, Egyptian peppers deliver the colour, crunch and shelf life that retail buyers demand through the European and Gulf winter. Nile Prime supplies vivid red, yellow and green bell peppers picked at optimal maturity and cooled within hours of harvest, giving importers a dependable counter-season source of premium capsicum.
Why Egyptian Peppers?
Egypt’s greenhouse sector combines abundant winter sunshine with protected cultivation, producing blocky, uniform bell peppers with thick walls and glossy skins from November to May — exactly when northern production is at its most expensive. Short transit times to Europe and the Middle East keep fruit firm and vibrant on arrival.
Specifications
| Season | November – May (greenhouse production) |
|---|---|
| Types / Varieties | Colored bell peppers: red, yellow and green |
| Sizes & Grades | 60–80 mm and 80–100 mm; Class 1, uniform colour, firm and blemish-free |
| Packing | 5 kg export cartons; single colour or mixed traffic-light packs |
| Container | Refrigerated (reefer) containers at 7–8 °C |
| Certifications | GLOBALG.A.P farms, HACCP/ISO 22000 packhouses, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin; SGS/Intertek inspection on request |
Packing & Shipping
Peppers are graded and packed in sturdy 5 kg cartons, pre-cooled and loaded into reefer containers with a managed cold chain from packhouse to port. Shipments depart from Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna or Port Said under Incoterms 2020 — FOB, CFR/CIF or DAP/DPU — with all export documents issued before sailing.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
One full reefer container. Mixed loads are welcome: many buyers combine red, yellow and green peppers, or add cucumbers, zucchini and other winter vegetables in the same container.
Can I get samples or private-label packing?
Yes. We arrange samples by air where feasible, and we offer private-label cartons with your brand, barcodes and language requirements, plus SGS or Intertek inspection before loading.
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