Mandarins

Egyptian mandarins, encompassing varieties like Honey Murcott, Fremont, and Clementine, are cultivated in Egypt’s fertile regions such as Nubaria, Ismailia, and North Sinai, benefiting from the country’s sunny climate and rich soil. Known for their vibrant orange color, intense sweetness, and “zipper-skinned” texture, these mandarins are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants, making them ideal for snacking, salads, or juice production. Egypt’s mandarins meet rigorous international standards like Global GAP, ensuring top quality for export to Europe (e.g., Netherlands, UK), the Middle East (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE), Russia, and Asia (e.g., China). With annual exports of 19,000–26,000 tonnes to Europe since 2020, Egyptian mandarins are a competitive choice due to their quality and affordability.

📦 Packaging Details

Packaging Options:

• Standard Packaging: Mandarins are packed in 8 kg or 10 kg open-top carton boxes or 8.5 kg plastic boxes, designed to protect the fruit and maintain freshness during transit.

• Export Packaging: Fruits are sorted, washed, waxed, and graded, then packed in vented cartons or plastic punnets to ensure proper airflow and quality preservation. Temperature-controlled reefer containers (maintained at 2.22–3.89°C for up to 5 months or 7.11°C for up to 3 months) are used for sea or air shipments, with options for private-label branding.

• Custom Options: Eco-friendly packaging, such as recyclable cartons or biodegradable materials, is available to meet European market standards and buyer preferences.

Sizes Available:

• Piece Count per Package: Typically 36, 42, 48, 64, 72, 80, 88 pieces per 10 kg carton for Murcott, and 64, 72, 80, 88, 100, 113 pieces per 10 kg carton for Fremont, depending on fruit size.

• Fruit Size: Graded by diameter, including Caliber 1-XX (67–78 mm), Caliber 1-X (63–74 mm), Caliber 2 (58–69 mm), Caliber 3 (54–64 mm), Caliber 4 (50–60 mm), and smaller sizes down to Caliber 10 (35–42 mm).

Varieties:

• Honey Murcott: Sweet, juicy, with a rich flavor, popular for export.

• Clementine: Seedless, easy-to-peel, highly sought after for snacking.

• Fremont: Sweet-tart, vibrant, and favored in international markets.

• Tangerine (including Tango): Slightly tangy, easy-to-peel, and versatile.

HS Code:

• 080520 (Fruit, edible; mandarins, including tangerines, satsumas, clementines, wilkings, and similar citrus hybrids, fresh or dried).

Minimum Order Quantity:

• 1 ton for air shipments, ideal for high-value or urgent orders.

• 20,800 kg (20.8 tons) for sea freight in a standard 40ft reefer container, typically holding 2,080 cartons of 10 kg (based on 21 pallets: 20 Chip Pallets with 100 cartons each and 1 Euro Pallet with 80 cartons). MOQs may vary by supplier and should be confirmed directly.