Mandarins
Easy-to-peel mandarins with balanced sweetness and clean presentation, packed to suit retail and wholesale programs.
FRESH EXPORT / ORANGE
Premium Egyptian Oranges for Export.
We specialize in carefully selected citrus and fresh fruits grown on Egyptian farms, harvested at peak ripeness and packed to meet international export standards.
Packing formats
7.5–15 kg · 8–16 kg cartons
Main markets
Russia · EU · Middle East
Average Brix
Standards-based
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Consistent quality, from orchard to container.
Houd El Nile exports over 30,000 tons of Egyptian oranges every year. From our GlobalG.A.P-certified farms in Wadi El Molak and Wadi El Natron, we grow, pack, and ship under one integrated system. This control over the entire chain ensures consistent quality, full traceability, and reliable on-time shipments to partners around the world.
VARIETIES & GRADES
Oranges varieties
We supply several orange varieties to match different market needs.
1- Washington Navel: seedless eating orange with strong peel and good shelf life.
2- Lane Late Navel: late-season variety that extends the export window.
3- Cara Cara Navel: pink flesh and premium flavor for high-end markets.
4- Valencia: high-juice content, ideal for juicing and industry.
5- Baladi: local variety available on request.
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
Harvest & export calendar
Solid bars show harvest; outlined bars show the export window.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington Navel | ||||||||||||
Lane Late Navel | ||||||||||||
Cara Cara Navel | ||||||||||||
Valencia | ||||||||||||
Baladi |
LOGISTICS & PACKING
Packaging & specifications
Export packing programs tailored for retail and wholesale customers. Specifications are program-based and aligned with destination requirements.
Pack types
Telescopic cartons (8–16 kg) · Open-top cartons (7.5–15 kg) · Plastic crates (optional)
Container load
Program-based (depends on pack type, pallet specs, and destination requirements).
Storage
2–7°C · 85–90% RH (by variety/program)
Available classes
Premium, Class I, Class II
Sizing
Program-based sizing (count/caliber) per destination and customer requirements.
Count
Program-based (fruit count per carton per customer specs).
Average Brix
Standards-based (as per customer & destination requirements).
Packaging
7.5–15 kg open-top cartons · 8–16 kg telescopic cartons
Palletization
Program-based
Cold chain
Pre-cooling per product needs and client request. Loaded in reefer containers with temperature monitoring (data logger).
Shelf life
Program-based (depends on variety, maturity at harvest, destination, and cold-chain compliance).
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