Fresh Egyptian pomegranates — Manfalouty variety, deep red colour
Out of SeasonFresh Fruits

Pomegranate

Upper Egypt · Egypt

Egyptian Manfalouty pomegranates from Upper Egypt. Deep red arils, Brix 14–18°, extended shelf life. Season: September to December.

Best ForEU / GCC / North America
MOQ1 × FCL (40ft reefer)
Lead Time7–14 days from confirmed PO
SupplySeasonal
PositioningPremium
Pomegranate cross-section showing ruby-red arils
Buyer Reference Card

Technical Specifications

HS Code
0810.90.75
Soil / Origin
Upper Egypt — Aswan, Luxor, Minya
Varieties
Manfalouty (primary) / Wonderful
Quality Grade
Grade A / Grade B
Calibration / Cuts
400–550 g fruit weight (primary)
Packaging
4 kg Open-Top Carton (default) / 5 kg Telescopic Carton
Container Capacity
9.6–10 MT per 40ft reefer
Shelf Life
60–90 days at 5–7°C, 85–90% RH
Certifications
GlobalGAPISO 22000EU PhytosanitaryHalalEUR.1
Incoterms
FOB / CFR / CIF
Export Ports
Alexandria (EGALY) / Port Said (EGPSD)
Min. Order (MOQ)
1 × FCL (40ft reefer)
Lead Time
7–14 days from confirmed PO
Payment Terms
LC at sight / T/T / CAD
Product Overview

Egypt's Manfalouty pomegranate is one of the most prized commercial varieties globally. Grown in Aswan and Luxor — where the warm dry climate concentrates sugars — these fruits develop exceptional aril colour and sweetness. A major IQF processing input in addition to fresh export.

Availability Calendar

Seasonality

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

Cold-storage extension available to February for contracted buyers.

Packaging Options

Export Packaging

Default

4 kg Open-Top Carton

4kg

Container Load

40' Reefer9.6 MT

20 pallets · 2400 units

5 kg Telescopic Carton

5kg

Container Load

40' Reefer10 MT

20 pallets · 2000 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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