Egyptian Export Crop
Egyptian Tomatoes for Wholesale and Food Service Programs
Cairo Fields exports Egyptian round tomatoes and cherry tomatoes through the October–March winter season. Carton packing to buyer specification. Phytosanitary certified.
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Egyptian tomatoes are exported through the October–March season, when Egypt’s cooler growing regions produce the most consistent quality for wholesale buyers. The primary export markets are Gulf and North Africa, where buyers value the combination of competitive pricing, consistent sizing, and short transit routes via Alexandria and Port Said.
Cairo Fields handles tomato programs for wholesale buyers and food service distributors who need consistent carton sizing, firmness, and colour across multiple container loads. Tomatoes are more perishable than root vegetables and require tighter cold chain management — we treat them accordingly.
Typical specifications we work to:
- Round tomato diameter range (buyer-specified, typically 55–70mm for Gulf wholesale)
- Firmness grade — critical for transit time to destination
- Carton weight and format
- Maturity on packing — semi-ripe for long-haul, more mature for regional
- Cold chain temperature from packhouse to container
Tomatoes are frequently combined with other winter vegetables in mixed-load programs. If you are sourcing from Egypt across multiple crops in the same season, Cairo Fields can coordinate a consolidated program.
Varieties / Types
- Round tomatoes (standard export) — widely traded Gulf and Africa market variety
- Cherry tomatoes — for retail and food service programs
Seasonality & Export Window
October – March
Egypt's main tomato export season runs through the cooler winter months, when Nile Delta and Nile Valley production peaks. This aligns with Gulf and African market demand windows for imported fresh tomatoes.
Packaging Options
- 7kg cartons (standard export)
- 5kg cartons
- 10kg cartons
- 500g punnets for cherry tomatoes (retail)
- Custom carton format to buyer specification
Quality & Specification
Export-grade tomatoes: firm, bright colour, no surface cracking, uniform sizing. Round tomatoes graded by diameter (50–75mm typical export range). Firmness is critical for shelf life and transit — we pack at the correct maturity stage for the specific transit time and destination.
Sourcing Model
Cairo Fields sources tomatoes from the Nile Delta (Beheira, Ismailia) and Nile Valley growing regions — Egypt's primary winter tomato production areas. Packhouse proximity to growing areas reduces transit time from field to container.
Export Coordination
Phytosanitary certificates, commercial invoice, packing list, country of origin. Tomatoes require reefer containers at 10–13°C for most export shipments. Cold chain management from packhouse to port is standard for all tomato programs.
Destination markets for Egyptian tomatoes
Export Inquiry
Request Tomatoes availability and export pricing.
Share your volume requirement, destination, packaging specification, and target shipment window. Our team will respond with a tailored sourcing and export plan.