Importers ask us one question more than any other: when is the product available? This is the calendar we work to at Queen Tiye, with the packing and container loads for each crop.
Season calendar
| Product | Available | Packing | Load per 40 ft reefer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian red onions | April to December | 10 kg and 25 kg mesh bags | 29 tonnes |
| Egyptian golden onions | Mid-February to November | 10 kg and 25 kg mesh bags | 29 tonnes |
| Egyptian potatoes | Late December to June, plus an autumn crop | 10 kg and 25 kg mesh bags | 29 tonnes |
| Egyptian carrots | Mid-December to June | 10 kg and 25 kg bags | 27 tonnes |
What is available now
In November we are shipping red onions, and the golden onion season is closing. New-crop potatoes start in late December and carrots in mid-December, so this is the time to book January loadings.
Which potato variety for which use
- Table: Spunta and Cara.
- Crisps (chips): Lady Rosetta and Hermes.
- French fries: Diamant and Hermes.
For processing varieties, the specification is agreed in the contract.
How we ship and how you pay
- We quote CIF to your port, loading from Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said or Sokhna.
- The minimum order is one 40 ft container.
- Payment is 50% in advance and 50% against shipping documents before arrival, or by confirmed irrevocable letter of credit.
- Onions and potatoes keep for up to two months in correct cold storage.
Request a quote
Send us the product, quantity, packing and destination port through the contact page or on WhatsApp. Our export team replies within 24 hours.
From the Nile Valley to your market.
