Few citrus products move in the volumes that Egyptian Valencia oranges do — Egypt is the world’s largest orange exporter, and Valencia is the engine of that trade. Prized for high juice content, balanced acidity and a long shelf life, Egyptian Valencia oranges serve both fresh-market programmes and industrial juicing lines. Nile Prime supplies consistent, size-graded Valencia from GLOBALG.A.P farms across the Delta and reclaimed desert lands.
Why Egyptian Valencia Oranges?
Abundant sunshine, Nile-irrigated soils and low production costs let Egypt deliver Valencia at prices few origins can match without sacrificing quality. The season aligns with peak Northern Hemisphere demand, and short sailings to the EU, Gulf, Asia and Africa mean fresher arrivals and lower freight. Read our Egyptian oranges sourcing guide for a full market overview.
Specifications
| Season | December–May |
|---|---|
| Main Varieties | Valencia |
| Sizes & Grades | Sizes 48–125; fresh table grade and juice grade |
| Packing | 15 kg telescopic cartons; alternative packing on request |
| Container | 40 ft reefer |
| Certifications | GLOBALG.A.P farms; HACCP packhouses; phytosanitary certificate and certificate of origin; SGS/Intertek inspection on request |
Packing & Shipping
Oranges are washed, waxed, graded and packed into 15 kg telescopic cartons in sizes 48–125, with separate lines for fresh and juice-grade fruit. Palletised cargo is pre-cooled and loaded into 40 ft reefer containers under continuous temperature monitoring. We ship from Alexandria, Damietta, Sokhna and Port Said under Incoterms 2020 terms including FOB, CFR/CIF and DAP/DPU.
Guides for Valencia Buyers
- Valencia vs Navel oranges — which variety suits your market, and why they are not interchangeable.
- Egyptian citrus season calendar — month by month across the citrus family.
- Orange sizes and packing — counts, cartons and pallet maths.
- Inside the citrus packhouse — what happens between picking and the carton.
- Maturity standards: Brix, acid and the ratio — what decides the picking date.
- Arrival inspection and claims — how a condition dispute is handled.
FAQ
What is the minimum order for Valencia oranges?
One full 40 ft reefer container. Mixed citrus loads, for example Valencia with Navel oranges, mandarins or lemons, are possible in the overlapping months, and samples can be arranged before you order.
Can you pack under our own brand?
Yes. Private label carton printing, custom size curves and buyer-specified packing formats are standard at our certified packhouses.
Should I order Valencia or Navel?
Valencia if the fruit is going to juice or you need supply later in the citrus year; Navel if appearance on a retail shelf drives the sale. They are not interchangeable, and the comparison guide sets out the trade-offs by programme.
How do I specify sizes and counts?
State the count range rather than a single count, because a tree produces a size curve rather than one size. Sizes 48 to 125 are available; which part of that range is open depends on the point in the season.
Is juice-grade fruit specified differently from table grade?
Yes, and it is usually a cheaper purchase. Juice grade is bought on juice yield and acidity, and accepts cosmetic defects that a retail programme would reject. Tell us the end use and we will quote the grade that fits it.
What happens if arrival condition is disputed?
Independent inspection at arrival against the contracted specification, read alongside the reefer temperature record for the voyage. Agreeing the inspection route before loading is what keeps a condition dispute from becoming an argument.
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