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Specifications
- Origin
- Egypt. Sourced from Egyptian onion-growing regions through suitable farms, packing facilities, and export suppliers. Exact growing region, harvest period, and product traceability are confirmed according to the selected supplier and shipment.
- Packaging
- Ventilated mesh bags, commonly 10 kg and 25 kg net weight. Additional 5 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, and jumbo-bag configurations may be available upon request. Custom labels, mesh colors, palletization, and private-label packaging can be coordinated according to supplier capabilities. All packaging specifications are confirmed before shipment.
- Minimum order
- Indicative minimum order: 1 full container load (FCL), subject to supplier confirmation. The final loading quantity depends on container type, onion size, packaging format, palletization, and destination requirements. Smaller trial shipments may be discussed individually where available.
Product Type
Fresh Red Onions (Allium cepa L.)
Country of Origin
Egypt
Quality Grade
Export Grade / Class I, subject to confirmation
Bulb Diameter
40–60 / 50–70 / 60–80 / 70–90 mm options
HS Code
0703.10 – Fresh or chilled onions and shallots
Fresh Vegetables
Premium Egyptian Red Onions
Product Overview
Discover premium Egyptian red onions, valued by international fresh produce buyers for their attractive purple-red skin, firm texture, crisp white-and-purple flesh, and distinctive flavor.
Grown in Egypt's agricultural regions, red onions are an important vegetable export option for wholesalers, supermarket chains, foodservice distributors, fresh produce importers, and food manufacturers.
ExpertExporter connects international buyers with Egyptian onion growers, packing facilities, and export suppliers, helping coordinate seasonal sourcing, quality grading, customized packaging, and international shipping.
Why Choose Egyptian Red Onions?
Distinctive Color & Appearance
Egyptian red onions offer attractive red-to-purple outer skins and characteristic purple-and-white internal rings, making them popular for retail displays, salads, and food preparation.
Versatile Culinary Applications
Suitable for salads, sandwiches, grilling, cooking, pickling, restaurant preparation, and a wide range of food manufacturing applications.
Commercial Size Options
Available in different diameter grades to match the needs of retail chains, wholesale distributors, and food processors.
Suitable for Bulk Export
Properly matured and cured onion bulbs can be prepared for international transportation using suitable ventilation, protective handling, and commercial export packaging.
✅ Quality & Export Specifications
Our sourcing approach focuses on selecting Egyptian red onions according to the agreed requirements of international buyers.
Origin: Egypt.
Botanical Name: Allium cepa L.
Product Type: Fresh-market, mature, cured red onion bulbs.
Grade: Export Grade / Class I options, subject to lot confirmation.
Appearance: Red-to-purple outer skins with characteristic layered flesh.
Condition: Firm, sound bulbs with appropriately dried outer skins and necks.
Sizing: Common commercial grades include 40–60 mm, 50–70 mm, 60–80 mm, and 70–90 mm, subject to availability.
Sorting: Selection according to size, appearance, bulb condition, and agreed buyer specifications.
Quality Checks: Inspection for visible decay, serious damage, excessive moisture, and unwanted sprouting.
Documentation: Applicable phytosanitary and export documents arranged according to the destination market.
Final tolerances, grades, and acceptance criteria are confirmed before shipment.
📦 Export Packaging Options
Egyptian red onions can be packed in different configurations according to the destination market and commercial requirements.
Ventilated Mesh Bags
Common export options include 10 kg and 25 kg mesh bags, allowing suitable air circulation during handling and distribution.
Additional Packaging Formats
Selected suppliers may offer 5 kg, 15 kg, and 20 kg bags, as well as larger bulk or jumbo bags for high-volume commercial shipments.
Custom Packaging
Buyer-specific mesh colors, printed labels, carton markings, pallet configurations, and private-label packaging may be arranged where supported by the supplier.
Export Preparation
Onions are selected, cured, cleaned, graded, weighed, and packed according to the agreed specifications and shipment program.
🚢 International Shipping & Storage
Proper curing, handling, ventilation, and storage conditions are important for maintaining onion quality during international distribution.
We help buyers coordinate:
Full-container sea freight shipments.
Refrigerated or appropriately ventilated container options.
Suitable temperature and humidity management.
Protective loading and handling.
Mesh-bag and pallet configurations.
Pre-shipment inspections where required.
Export documentation and logistics arrangements.
The appropriate shipping method depends on product condition, storage history, expected transit time, destination climate, and buyer requirements.
📅 Seasonal Availability
Egyptian red onions generally enter the export market from April, with commercial sourcing often continuing through October.
Availability outside the main harvest period depends on suitable storage, product quality, and the supplier's confirmed inventory.
Early ordering is recommended for regular container programs and specific size grades.
🌍 Ideal Buyers & Applications
Egyptian red onions are suitable for:
International fresh vegetable importers.
Wholesale produce distributors.
Supermarket and hypermarket chains.
Fresh produce trading companies.
Hotels, restaurants, and foodservice suppliers.
Food processing and pickling businesses.
Vegetable packing and redistribution companies.
Institutional food procurement and catering businesses.
Why Source Through ExpertExporter?
ExpertExporter helps international buyers coordinate onion sourcing directly with suitable Egyptian farms, packing facilities, and export suppliers.
Our services focus on:
Identifying suitable Egyptian supply options.
Selecting commercial sizes and quality specifications.
Coordinating packing and grading requirements.
Supporting supplier communication and shipment planning.
Assisting with export documents and logistics.
Offering communication in English, Arabic, and Russian.
📲 Request Your Wholesale Export Offer
Planning to import Egyptian red onions?
Contact ExpertExporter via WhatsApp with your destination country and port, required volume, preferred onion diameter, packaging format, and expected shipment period.
Our team will help identify suitable Egyptian sourcing options and prepare a tailored export proposal according to your requirements and seasonal availability.