Sweet, uniform and properly cured, Egyptian sweet potatoes have quietly become one of the country’s fastest-growing export success stories. Nile Prime ships the orange-fleshed Beauregard variety — the global retail standard — from sandy reclaimed-desert farms whose light soils produce smooth, well-shaped roots with excellent skin finish.
Why Egyptian Sweet Potatoes?
Egypt’s August-to-March window complements American and Spanish seasons, and its sandy soils yield clean, elongated roots with the deep orange flesh and high brix buyers expect from Beauregard. Post-harvest curing hardens the skin and converts starches to sugars, giving Egyptian sweet potatoes months of shelf life and strong arrival quality even on long voyages.
Specifications
| Season | August – March |
|---|---|
| Types / Varieties | Beauregard (orange flesh) |
| Sizes & Grades | S, M, L and XL by weight bands per market spec; Grade 1, cured, uniform shape, clean skin |
| Packing | 6 kg and 18 kg export cartons; cured for extended shelf life |
| Container | Refrigerated containers at 13–15 °C; approx. 22–24 MT per 40 ft |
| Certifications | GLOBALG.A.P farms, HACCP/ISO 22000 packhouses, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin; SGS/Intertek inspection on request |
Packing & Shipping
Roots are cured, washed or brushed, graded by size and packed in 6 kg retail cartons or 18 kg bulk cartons. Containers run at a steady 13–15 °C — sweet potatoes must never be chilled — from our packhouses to the ports of Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna and Port Said. All offers are made under Incoterms 2020: FOB, CFR/CIF or DAP/DPU.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
One full container. Mixed loads can be arranged where carriage temperatures are compatible, and 6 kg and 18 kg formats can be combined in one shipment.
Do you offer samples and private label?
Yes. Cured samples can be sent for arrival-quality testing, and we print cartons under your own brand with the sizing and labelling your market requires. SGS or Intertek inspection is available on request.
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