Red & Golden Onions

Egyptian red and golden onions, primarily of the Short Day variety (e.g., Red Tropicana F1 Hybrid, Giza 6, Giza 20), are cultivated in key agricultural regions like Giza, Minya, and Sohag, benefiting from Egypt’s fertile soils and favorable climate. Red onions offer a mild, sweet, and slightly peppery flavor with vibrant purplish-red skin, perfect for salads, grilling, or raw applications. Golden onions, with their golden-brown papery skin, have a pungent, astringent taste, making them versatile for cooking, soups, and caramelizing. Both types are nutrient-dense, rich in vitamins C, B6, and dietary fiber, and are certified to meet international standards like Global GAP. Egypt, the seventh-largest onion producer globally, exported 837,236 tonnes in 2019, with key markets in Europe (Netherlands, UK), the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE), Russia, and Brazil, driven by high quality and competitive pricing.

📦 Packaging Details

Packaging Options:

• Standard Packaging: Packed in 10 kg or 25 kg mesh bags, designed for breathability to maintain freshness and prevent sprouting during transit.

• Export Packaging: Onions are cleaned, sorted, graded, and packed in vented mesh bags or jumbo bags (1200–1250 kg) to ensure quality preservation. Temperature-controlled reefer containers (maintained at 0–2°C with 65–75% humidity) are used for sea or air shipments, with options for private-label branding.

• Custom Options: Eco-friendly packaging, such as biodegradable mesh bags, is available to meet European market standards and buyer preferences.

Sizes Available:

• Piece Size: Graded by diameter, including 40–60 mm, 60–80 mm, 80–100 mm, and >100 mm, with 60–80 mm being the most common for export.

• Piece Count: Typically 20–50 onions per 10 kg bag, depending on size and buyer requirements.

Varieties:

• Red Onions: Red Tropicana F1 Hybrid, Giza 6, known for mild, sweet flavor and vibrant purplish-red skin, ideal for raw use in salads.

• Golden Onions: Giza 20, yellow onions with pungent, astringent flavor, suited for cooking and long-term storage.

HS Code:

• 070310 (Vegetables, alliaceous; onions and shallots, fresh or chilled).

Minimum Order Quantity:

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

• 18–24 tons for sea freight in a standard 40ft reefer container, typically holding 18 pallets (10 kg bags: 158 bags per pallet, 2,844 bags total; 25 kg bags: 63 bags per pallet, 1,134 bags total). MOQs may vary by supplier and should be confirmed directly.