Buyer guide · Updated October 2026
Frozen Fruits and Vegetables from Egypt: a Buyer Guide for Importers
Egypt is one of the fastest-growing origins for IQF frozen fruits and vegetables. A warm climate with two growing seasons, a large farming area along the Nile and short sailing times to Mediterranean and European ports make it a reliable source for importers, wholesalers, food service and food manufacturers. This guide, written by the export team at Egy Berries — an Egyptian grower, manufacturer and exporter — explains which products are available, when they are produced, how they are packed and how to order.
Why source frozen produce from Egypt?
- Two seasons a year: winter crops (strawberries, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, artichoke, broad beans) and summer crops (mango, peppers, okra, molokhia, sweet corn) keep factories running for most of the year.
- Short transit to Europe and good container connections to Asia and the Americas.
- Food safety: leading Egyptian freezers work under international schemes such as FSSC 22000, HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P., and are registered for the US and Chinese markets.
- Competitive, vertically integrated supply: many producers, like Egy Berries, control farming, freezing and cold storage themselves.
Frozen product range and harvest calendar
The calendar shows when each product is harvested and frozen in Egypt. Click a product to see its cuts, specifications and packing.
| Product | Cuts | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQF Frozen Strawberries | Whole, diced | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Mango | Dices, chunks, slices | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Pomegranate Arils | Whole arils | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Broccoli & Cauliflower | Florets | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Peppers | Halves, strips, diced | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Carrots | Diced, crinkle-cut | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Sweet Corn | Kernels, cob cuts | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Artichoke | Bottoms, quarters | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Broad Beans | Whole, peeled | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Green Chili | Rings | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Green Beans | Whole, cut 2–4 cm | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Okra (Bamia) | Whole by grade, rings | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Molokhia (Chopped) | Finely chopped | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Molokhia Leaves | Whole leaves | ||||||||||||
| Frozen Onion | Diced, sliced |
fruit production season vegetable production season. Indicative fresh-production months in Egypt; frozen stock is shipped all year round. Seasons vary by year and variety — we confirm availability with each offer.
IQF quality: from field to freezer
At Egy Berries every product is harvested at the right maturity, washed, sorted, cut and individually quick frozen (IQF) within hours at our plant in Sadat City, so pieces stay free-flowing and keep their colour, taste and nutrients. Hand sorting and laboratory checks follow every step, and finished goods are stored at −18 °C or below until loading into reefer containers. Watch our 40-second story.
Packing options
- Bulk: 1 × 10 kg carton with inner liner.
- Food service: 10 × 1 kg or 4 × 2.5 kg bags per carton.
- Retail: 20 × 400 g Egy Berries bags per carton.
- Private label: your brand, bag sizes and labels on request.
Certifications and market registrations
Egy Berries is certified to FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P., registered with the US FDA and China GACC, and follows BRCGS practices. We export to Europe, Brazil, China and Canada.
How to order frozen fruits and vegetables from Egypt
- Send your request: product, cut or grade, packing, quantity and destination port.
- Receive an offer with a product specification sheet.
- Approve samples if needed.
- Sign the contract and agree on the shipment schedule.
- Shipment in reefer containers with full export documents and certificates.
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Frequently asked questions
Which frozen fruits and vegetables does Egypt export?
Egypt exports a wide range of IQF frozen produce, led by strawberries, together with mango, pomegranate arils, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, carrots, sweet corn, artichoke, broad beans, green beans, okra, molokhia, onion and green chili. Egy Berries supplies all of these from its own plant in Sadat City.
When is the frozen strawberry season in Egypt?
Fresh strawberries for freezing are harvested from about December to June. Egy Berries freezes them at peak ripeness and ships frozen stock all year round.
What packing options are available?
Bulk 1 × 10 kg cartons, food-service bags of 1 kg or 2.5 kg, and 400 g retail bags under the Egy Berries brand or the buyer’s private label.
Which certifications does Egy Berries hold?
FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P., registration with the US FDA and China GACC, and production following BRCGS practices.
How do I get a price offer?
Send the product, cut or grade, packing, quantity and destination port by WhatsApp (+20 100 502 7256) or email (info@egyberries.com). We reply with an offer and a product specification sheet, and can send samples.