Limited AvailabilityFresh Vegetables
Potatoes (Hermes)
Nile Delta · Egypt
Egyptian Hermes variety potato from the Nile Delta. Waxy flesh, smooth yellow skin, excellent for processing and wholesale. Season: January to April.
Best ForEU / GCC / Eastern Europe
MOQ1 × FCL (20ft or 40ft)
Lead Time5–10 days from confirmed PO
SupplySeasonal
PositioningStandard
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Technical Specifications
HS Code
0701.90.50
Soil / Origin
Nile Delta — Beheira, Kafr el-Sheikh, Menofia
Varieties
Hermes
Quality Grade
Grade A / Grade B
Calibration / Cuts
55–75 mm (primary)
Packaging
25 kg PP Woven Bag (default) / 10 kg Mesh Bag
Container Capacity
20 MT per 40ft dry
Shelf Life
30–60 days at 4–8°C, 85–90% RH
Certifications
GlobalGAPEU PhytosanitaryHalal
Incoterms
FOB / CFR / CIF
Export Ports
Alexandria (EGALY) / Damietta (EGDAM)
Min. Order (MOQ)
1 × FCL (20ft or 40ft)
Lead Time
5–10 days from confirmed PO
Payment Terms
LC at sight / T/T / CAD
Availability Calendar
Seasonality
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak season
Available
Out of season
Winter crop. Complements Spunta variety to extend potato export window.
Packaging Options
Export Packaging
Default
25kg25 kg PP Woven Bag
Container Load
40' Dry20 MT
20 pallets · 800 units
20' Dry10 MT
10 pallets · 400 units
10 kg Mesh Bag
Container Load
40' Dry20 MT
20 pallets · 2000 units
Compliance
Certifications
GlobalGAP
AgriculturalControl Union Certifications
Valid until Sept 2026
EU Phytosanitary Certificate
PhytosanitaryEgyptian Ministry of Agriculture — PPIS
Halal Certificate
ReligiousEOS
Valid until Dec 2026
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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