When retailers want a seedless, easy-peeling table orange with a bold navel and sweet, low-acid flavour, Egyptian Navel oranges are the winter answer. Harvested from November through March, they arrive at destination markets with vivid colour and firm texture just as holiday-season citrus demand peaks. Nile Prime ships premium table-grade Navel and Washington Navel from audited farms and packhouses across Egypt’s citrus belt.
Why Egyptian Navel Oranges?
Cool Delta winters and long sunlight hours give Egyptian Navels their deep orange rind and high sugar levels, while efficient farm costs keep pricing sharp against Mediterranean competitors. Egypt’s position on the Suez Canal puts fruit within days of the EU, Gulf and Asian markets. For a deeper look at the category, see our Egyptian oranges sourcing guide.
Specifications
| Season | November–March |
|---|---|
| Main Varieties | Navel, Washington Navel |
| Sizes & Grades | Premium table grade, size-graded to buyer specification |
| Packing | 15 kg cartons; custom formats 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
Fruit is hand-picked, washed, waxed and optically graded before packing into 15 kg export cartons as premium table grade. Pallets are pre-cooled and stuffed into 40′ reefer containers with an unbroken cold chain through to discharge. Shipments leave from Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna and Port Said under Incoterms 2020 — FOB, CFR/CIF or DAP/DPU to suit your logistics setup.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
A full 40′ reefer container is our MOQ. During the winter season we can build mixed loads combining Navels with Valencia, mandarins, lemons or strawberries, and pre-shipment samples are available.
Do you support private label programmes?
Yes. Cartons, liners and fruit stickers can all be produced to your brand artwork, and our packhouses routinely run dedicated retail specifications.
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