Fresh Egyptian green beans — fine, uniform pods, export grade
Limited AvailabilityFresh Vegetables

Green Beans

Nile Delta · Egypt

Egyptian extra-fine and fine green beans from the Nile Delta. Straight pods, stringless, suitable for retail and food service. Season: October to April.

Best ForEU / UK / GCC
MOQ1 × FCL (20ft or 40ft reefer)
Lead Time3–7 days from confirmed PO
SupplySeasonal
PositioningPremium
Fresh Egyptian green beans — fine, uniform pods, export grade
Buyer Reference Card

Technical Specifications

HS Code
0708.20.00
Soil / Origin
Nile Delta — Beheira, Kafr el-Sheikh, Dakahlia
Varieties
Extra-Fine / Fine / Bobby (Phaseolus vulgaris)
Quality Grade
Extra Class / Class I
Calibration / Cuts
6–9 mm pod diameter (Fine — primary)
Packaging
4 kg Telescopic Carton
Container Capacity
9.6 MT per 40ft reefer
Shelf Life
7–14 days at 5–7°C, 90–95% RH
Certifications
GlobalGAPISO 22000EU PhytosanitaryHalalEUR.1
Incoterms
FOB / CIF
Export Ports
Alexandria (EGALY) / Cairo Airport (EGCAI — air freight)
Min. Order (MOQ)
1 × FCL (20ft or 40ft reefer)
Lead Time
3–7 days from confirmed PO
Payment Terms
LC at sight / T/T
Availability Calendar

Seasonality

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak season
Available
Out of season

Egyptian green beans are a major EU winter import. Air freight available for extra-fine premium grade.

Packaging Options

Export Packaging

Default

4 kg Telescopic Carton

4kg

Container Load

40' Reefer9.6 MT

20 pallets · 2400 units

20' Reefer4.8 MT

10 pallets · 1200 units

Compliance

Certifications

GlobalGAP

Agricultural

Control Union Certifications

Valid until Sept 2026

ISO 22000

Food Safety

Bureau Veritas

Valid until Jun 2026

EU Phytosanitary Certificate

Phytosanitary

Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture — PPIS

Halal Certificate

Religious

EOS

Valid until Dec 2026

EUR.1 Movement Certificate

Export

Egyptian Customs Authority

Shipment Compliance

Export Documentation

Standard Document Stack

Certificate of OriginIssued by Egyptian Chamber of Commerce
Phytosanitary CertificateMinistry of Agriculture — PPIS
Certificate of Analysis (CoA)Per lot — third-party lab tested
Health CertificateEgyptian Ministry of Health
EUR.1 Movement CertificateEU preferential tariff access
Bill of Lading / Air WaybillFull set of originals provided

Third-Party Inspection

SGSAvailable
Bureau VeritasAvailable
IntertekAvailable

Pre-shipment inspection available at buyer's request. Inspection certificates issued prior to vessel loading.

Documentation Turnaround

Full document set ready within 3–5 business days of vessel loading. Express processing available upon request.

Incoterms Offered

FOBCIF
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