Lemons are a twelve-month category, and importers need an origin that can hold quality across that calendar. Egyptian lemons — led by the juicy, fine-skinned Adalia variety — offer near year-round availability with a strong peak from August to March, precisely when other Mediterranean suppliers thin out. Nile Prime ships bright, high-juice lemons graded and packed to fresh-market export standards.
Why Egyptian Lemons?
Egypt’s long citrus season and warm climate keep trees productive across an unusually wide window, while low input costs make Egyptian lemons one of the most price-competitive supplies in the Mediterranean basin. Fast sailings from Suez Canal ports reach the Gulf in days and the EU within a week, protecting juice weight and rind freshness.
Specifications
| Season | Peak August–March; available nearly year-round |
|---|---|
| Main Varieties | Adalia |
| Sizes & Grades | Export Class 1, size-graded to destination-market standards |
| Packing | 15 kg cartons; alternative 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
Lemons are washed, waxed, colour-sorted and size-graded before packing into 15 kg export cartons. Palletised, pre-cooled cargo travels in 40′ reefer containers with continuous temperature logging from packhouse to discharge port. We load at Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna and Port Said and quote under Incoterms 2020 — FOB, CFR/CIF or DAP/DPU.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity for lemons?
One full 40′ reefer container. Because the lemon season overlaps most of our citrus calendar, mixed containers with oranges or mandarins are easy to build, and samples are available on request.
Do you offer private label supply?
Yes. Cartons, nets and stickers can be produced to your brand artwork, with buyer-defined size curves and quality specifications.
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