Buyer guide Egy Berries Team · 20 October 2026
Frozen Berries from Egypt
In short. The berry Egypt exports frozen is the strawberry. That is the berry we grow, freeze and ship — IQF, whole or diced, harvested December to June and delivered from our cold stores all year. We do not pack blueberries, raspberries, blackcurrants or mixed-berry blends. If that is what you are sourcing, Egypt is not the origin for it, and we would rather say so than take an enquiry we cannot fill.
Which berries Egypt actually exports frozen
When a buyer asks for frozen berries from Egypt, in practice they are asking about strawberries. Egypt is the largest supplier of frozen strawberries to Germany: 81,900 tonnes between January and November 2025, about 70% of German imports and 61% more than the year before, according to EastFruit. Poland imported 62,200 tonnes from Egypt in 2025, a 73.6% share of its supply.
Blueberries, raspberries and currants are a different crop and a different story. They are not frozen in Egypt at anything approaching that scale, and they are not part of our range. A supplier who offers you every berry from one Egyptian factory is usually trading someone else’s product, which is worth knowing before you place an order.
Our frozen strawberries at a glance
| Product | Frozen Strawberries (IQF) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Egypt |
| HS code | 0811 10 |
| Varieties | Festival and Fortuna |
| Whole calibres | 15–25 mm and 25–35 mm |
| Diced | 10 × 10 mm and 15 × 15 mm |
| Brix | Minimum 7° |
| Season | December – June, shipped all year |
| Bulk | 1 × 10 kg carton |
| Food service | 10 × 1 kg or 4 × 2.5 kg bags per carton |
| Retail | 20 × 400 g Egy Berries bags per carton |
| Container | About 24–26 tonnes per 40-foot reefer in 10 kg cartons |
| Storage | Keep frozen at −18 °C or below |
Full detail, cuts and uses are on the Frozen Strawberries page.
Why buyers source frozen strawberries from Egypt
Season. The Egyptian harvest runs December to June, which covers the months when Northern Hemisphere crops are out of the field. Buyers use it to hold supply steady rather than to replace a local crop.
Scale and continuity. The volumes above are why Egypt has been Germany’s largest supplier since 2019. For an importer that means the origin can carry a programme, not just a spot container.
Compliance. We are certified to FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P., registered with the US FDA and China GACC, and our production follows BRCGS practices.
What moves the price. Calibre, whole versus diced, pack format, where in the season you contract, and freight. We quote per order rather than publishing a price list, because those five things change the number more than anything else.
HS codes for frozen berries
| 0811 10 | Strawberries, frozen |
|---|---|
| 0811 20 | Raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, loganberries, currants and gooseberries, frozen |
| 0811 90 | Other frozen fruit — including mango and pomegranate arils |
The first six digits are the same in every country. The eight- or ten-digit extension is set by your destination: in the EU, unsweetened frozen strawberries are normally CN 0811 10 90. Final classification is the importer’s responsibility together with their customs broker. Our full list is in the HS code guide for frozen fruit and vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Which berries does Egy Berries supply frozen?
Strawberries, whole and diced. We do not pack blueberries, raspberries, blackcurrants or mixed-berry blends, because those are not crops Egypt freezes at export scale.
What is the HS code for frozen strawberries?
0811 10 at the international six-digit level. In the EU, unsweetened frozen strawberries normally fall under CN 0811 10 90. The last digits depend on your destination, so confirm the full code with your customs broker.
When are Egyptian strawberries harvested and frozen?
From December to June. They are frozen in season and shipped from our cold stores throughout the year, so you can contract outside the harvest window.
Can I buy frozen strawberries from Egypt in bulk?
Yes. Bulk is 1 × 10 kg cartons, roughly 24–26 tonnes in a 40-foot reefer. Food service packs, 400 g retail bags and private label are also available.
Ask for a price offer
Tell us the calibre, the cut, the pack and the destination, and we will come back with an offer and a specification sheet.
Request a price offerSee all productsInformation as of October 2026. Trade figures: EastFruit, 18 February 2026 (Germany) and EastFruit/FreshPlaza, 3 April 2026 (Poland). HS headings follow the Harmonized System nomenclature; they are given for orientation and are not a binding customs ruling.