Ripened under intense winter sunshine, Egyptian tomatoes offer the colour, firmness and flavour that fresh-market buyers look for from November through May. 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 highly 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 1, 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/ISO 22000 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.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
One full reefer container. Mixed loads are possible — combine round and plum tomatoes, or add peppers, cucumbers and zucchini to build a complete winter-vegetable container.
Can you provide samples and private label?
Yes. We arrange samples where logistics allow, print cartons under your brand with destination-specific labelling, and offer SGS or Intertek pre-shipment inspection.
Get a quote within 24 hours — message us on WhatsApp or via our contact page.
