Fresh Egyptian lemons — bright yellow, uniform size, export grade
Year-Round SupplyFresh Fruits

Lemons

Upper Egypt & Nile Valley · Egypt

Egyptian Eureka and Lisbon lemons. High acidity (5–8% citric acid), year-round availability from multiple growing regions. HS 0805.50.

Best ForEU / GCC / Middle East
MOQ1 × FCL (20ft or 40ft reefer)
Lead Time5–10 days from confirmed PO
SupplyYear-Round
PositioningPremium
Lemon cross-section showing high-juice flesh
Buyer Reference Card

Technical Specifications

HS Code
0805.50.10
Soil / Origin
Upper Egypt — Assiut, Sohag; Nile Delta — Beheira
Varieties
Eureka / Lisbon
Quality Grade
Extra Class / Class I (UNECE FFV-75)
Calibration / Cuts
53–58 mm / 58–65 mm (primary) / 65–75 mm
Packaging
10 kg Telescopic Carton
Container Capacity
20 MT per 40ft reefer
Shelf Life
30–45 days at 10–13°C, 85–90% RH
Certifications
GlobalGAPISO 22000EU PhytosanitaryHalalEUR.1
Incoterms
FOB / CFR / CIF
Export Ports
Alexandria (EGALY) / Damietta (EGDAM)
Min. Order (MOQ)
1 × FCL (20ft or 40ft reefer)
Lead Time
5–10 days from confirmed PO
Payment Terms
LC at sight / T/T / CAD
Product Overview

Egypt produces lemons year-round across Upper Egypt and the Nile Delta. Eureka and Lisbon varieties dominate export volumes. High citric acid content makes Egyptian lemons preferred for food manufacturing, beverage, and food service buyers across the GCC and EU.

Availability Calendar

Seasonality

Year-round supply — not subject to seasonal constraints. Available for order at any time.
Packaging Options

Export Packaging

Default

10 kg Telescopic Carton

10kg

Container Load

40' Reefer20 MT

20 pallets · 2000 units

20' Reefer10 MT

10 pallets · 1000 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

FOBCFRCIF
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