Ripened under intense winter sunshine, Egyptian tomatoes offer the colour, firmness and flavour that fresh-market buyers look for through the winter window. Nile Prime supplies round and plum tomatoes harvested at the right maturity stage for each destination, from short-haul Gulf routes to longer voyages requiring mature-green fruit.
Why Egyptian Tomatoes?
Egypt is among the world’s largest tomato producers, giving exporters deep supply flexibility and competitive pricing throughout the winter window. Delta and Upper Egypt farms deliver uniform, thick-walled fruit with good shelf life, while proximity to Gulf, African and European markets keeps transit short and arrivals fresh.
Specifications
| Season | November – May |
|---|---|
| Types / Varieties | Round tomatoes, plum (Roma-type) tomatoes |
| Sizes & Grades | 47–57 mm, 57–67 mm, 67–82 mm; Class I, uniform colour stage per destination |
| Packing | 5–7 kg export cartons, single or double layer |
| Container | Refrigerated containers at 10–12 °C, maturity staged to voyage length |
| Certifications | GLOBALG.A.P farms, HACCP packhouses, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin; SGS/Intertek inspection on request |
Packing & Shipping
Fruit is graded for size and colour, packed in ventilated 5–7 kg cartons and pre-cooled before loading into reefer containers with the temperature and ripeness profile matched to your route. Departures from Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna and Port Said; terms quoted under Incoterms 2020 — FOB, CFR/CIF or DAP/DPU.
Guides for Tomato Buyers
- Egyptian tomatoes export guide — types, grades and programmes.
- Shelf life and storage chart — what the cold chain has to hold.
- Reefer container shipping — set points, airflow and monitoring.
- Quality claims — how an arrival dispute is handled.
- Vegetable exporters in Egypt — how to qualify a supplier.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
One full reefer container. Carton format, single or double layer, is chosen according to how the fruit is handled at your end.
Can you provide samples and private label?
Yes. Carton printing and retail formats are produced to your specification, and samples can be sent ahead of a first order.
What colour stage will my fruit be picked at?
It is set by the voyage. Short Gulf lanes take fruit closer to full colour; longer voyages take mature-green so it colours on the way. The stage is agreed in writing before the first loading rather than assumed.
Round or plum?
Round for general fresh retail; plum or Roma-type where the market wants them for cooking and processing. Both come off the same winter programme.
Why 10 to 12 degrees rather than colder?
Tomatoes suffer chilling injury below roughly 10 degrees, which shows as pitting, poor colour development and flat flavour. Running the box colder to buy shelf life is a false economy on this crop.
Send your requirement and we will come back with an offer. Message the desk on WhatsApp or use the contact page.
