Product export guides

Commercial guidance for every Quality Zone product.

Compare indicative seasons, varieties, commercial sizes, packing formats and the questions that should be settled before shipment.

Product export guides

One consistent guide for all 11 products

Every product receives the same level of commercial detail. The information below is indicative; the final crop, grade, tolerance, label and pack format are confirmed with each quotation.

October – April

Sweet Potato Size, Packaging and Shipping Guide

Indicative export season

October – April

Usual variety guidance

Beauregard and comparable export varieties, subject to season

Commercial sizes

S · 150–300 g
M · 300–450 g
L · 450–600 g
XL · 600–900 g

Packing options

6 kg carton
10 kg carton
20 kg carton
Custom retail pack

Before shipment, confirm

Buyer grade, size range and permitted tolerances
Pack type, net weight, label text and lot identification
Required maturity, appearance and condition at loading
Pallet pattern, carton ventilation and container utilisation
Route, expected transit time and product-specific carriage protocol
Required inspections, certificates and destination documents

Indicative commercial information only. Shipping temperature, humidity, ventilation and atmosphere settings must be agreed for the exact product, maturity, route, equipment and buyer programme.

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Year-round

White Beans Size, Packaging and Shipping Guide

Indicative export season

Year-round

Usual variety guidance

White kidney and haricot types, subject to crop availability

Commercial sizes

180–200 beans / 100 g
200–220 beans / 100 g
220–240 beans / 100 g
Order-specific grading

Packing options

25 kg paper or woven sack
50 kg woven sack
Retail packs on request

Before shipment, confirm

Buyer grade, size range and permitted tolerances
Pack type, net weight, label text and lot identification
Required maturity, appearance and condition at loading
Pallet pattern, carton ventilation and container utilisation
Route, expected transit time and product-specific carriage protocol
Required inspections, certificates and destination documents

Indicative commercial information only. Shipping temperature, humidity, ventilation and atmosphere settings must be agreed for the exact product, maturity, route, equipment and buyer programme.

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March – October

Egyptian Onion Season and Variety Guide

Indicative export season

March – October

Usual variety guidance

Golden/yellow and red onion varieties according to season

Commercial sizes

40–60 mm
50–70 mm
60–80 mm
70–90 mm
90 mm+

Packing options

5 kg mesh bag or carton
10 kg mesh bag
20 kg mesh bag
25 kg mesh bag

Before shipment, confirm

Buyer grade, size range and permitted tolerances
Pack type, net weight, label text and lot identification
Required maturity, appearance and condition at loading
Pallet pattern, carton ventilation and container utilisation
Route, expected transit time and product-specific carriage protocol
Required inspections, certificates and destination documents

Indicative commercial information only. Shipping temperature, humidity, ventilation and atmosphere settings must be agreed for the exact product, maturity, route, equipment and buyer programme.

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December – March

Spring Onions Size, Packaging and Shipping Guide

Indicative export season

December – March

Usual variety guidance

Green and spring onion bunches according to harvest availability

Commercial sizes

100–150 g bunch
150–200 g bunch
Custom bunch weight

Packing options

12 bunch carton
24 bunch carton
30 bunch carton
Order-specific format

Before shipment, confirm

Buyer grade, size range and permitted tolerances
Pack type, net weight, label text and lot identification
Required maturity, appearance and condition at loading
Pallet pattern, carton ventilation and container utilisation
Route, expected transit time and product-specific carriage protocol
Required inspections, certificates and destination documents

Indicative commercial information only. Shipping temperature, humidity, ventilation and atmosphere settings must be agreed for the exact product, maturity, route, equipment and buyer programme.

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July – November

Mangoes Size, Packaging and Shipping Guide

Indicative export season

July – November

Usual variety guidance

Keitt, Kent, Naomi, Zebda, and other seasonal Egyptian varieties

Commercial sizes

Count 6
Count 7
Count 8
Count 9
Count 10
Count 12

Packing options

2 kg carton
4 kg carton
5 kg carton
Custom presentation

Before shipment, confirm

Buyer grade, size range and permitted tolerances
Pack type, net weight, label text and lot identification
Required maturity, appearance and condition at loading
Pallet pattern, carton ventilation and container utilisation
Route, expected transit time and product-specific carriage protocol
Required inspections, certificates and destination documents

Indicative commercial information only. Shipping temperature, humidity, ventilation and atmosphere settings must be agreed for the exact product, maturity, route, equipment and buyer programme.

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May – August

Grapes Size, Packaging and Shipping Guide

Indicative export season

May – August

Usual variety guidance

Flame Seedless, Superior Seedless, Crimson Seedless, and seasonal alternatives

Commercial sizes

16–18 mm berries
18–20 mm berries
20 mm+ berries
Buyer-specific specification

Packing options

400 g punnet
500 g punnet
4.5 kg carton
5 kg carton

Before shipment, confirm

Buyer grade, size range and permitted tolerances
Pack type, net weight, label text and lot identification
Required maturity, appearance and condition at loading
Pallet pattern, carton ventilation and container utilisation
Route, expected transit time and product-specific carriage protocol
Required inspections, certificates and destination documents

Indicative commercial information only. Shipping temperature, humidity, ventilation and atmosphere settings must be agreed for the exact product, maturity, route, equipment and buyer programme.

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August – December

Pomegranates Size, Packaging and Shipping Guide

Indicative export season

August – December

Usual variety guidance

Wonderful and other export varieties according to season

Commercial sizes

70–80 mm
80–90 mm
90–100 mm
100 mm+
Counts 6 / 8 / 10 / 12

Packing options

3.5 kg carton
4 kg carton
5 kg carton
Custom tray or carton

Before shipment, confirm

Buyer grade, size range and permitted tolerances
Pack type, net weight, label text and lot identification
Required maturity, appearance and condition at loading
Pallet pattern, carton ventilation and container utilisation
Route, expected transit time and product-specific carriage protocol
Required inspections, certificates and destination documents

Indicative commercial information only. Shipping temperature, humidity, ventilation and atmosphere settings must be agreed for the exact product, maturity, route, equipment and buyer programme.

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December – May

Oranges Size, Packaging and Shipping Guide

Indicative export season

December – May

Usual variety guidance

Navel, Valencia, Baladi, and other seasonal citrus varieties

Commercial sizes

48 / 56 / 64
72 / 80 / 88
100 / 113 / 125
Buyer-specific count

Packing options

8 kg open-top carton
15 kg telescopic carton
Plastic crate on request

Before shipment, confirm

Buyer grade, size range and permitted tolerances
Pack type, net weight, label text and lot identification
Required maturity, appearance and condition at loading
Pallet pattern, carton ventilation and container utilisation
Route, expected transit time and product-specific carriage protocol
Required inspections, certificates and destination documents

Indicative commercial information only. Shipping temperature, humidity, ventilation and atmosphere settings must be agreed for the exact product, maturity, route, equipment and buyer programme.

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November – April

Strawberries Size, Packaging and Shipping Guide

Indicative export season

November – April

Usual variety guidance

Festival, Fortuna, Florida, and comparable fresh-market varieties

Commercial sizes

18–25 mm
25–35 mm
35 mm+
Order-specific grade

Packing options

250 g punnet
400 g punnet
500 g punnet
2–2.5 kg outer carton

Before shipment, confirm

Buyer grade, size range and permitted tolerances
Pack type, net weight, label text and lot identification
Required maturity, appearance and condition at loading
Pallet pattern, carton ventilation and container utilisation
Route, expected transit time and product-specific carriage protocol
Required inspections, certificates and destination documents

Indicative commercial information only. Shipping temperature, humidity, ventilation and atmosphere settings must be agreed for the exact product, maturity, route, equipment and buyer programme.

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October – May

Green Beans Size, Packaging and Shipping Guide

Indicative export season

October – May

Usual variety guidance

Bronco, Paulista, and comparable fine-bean varieties

Commercial sizes

Fine · 6–8 mm
Very fine · 4–6 mm
Standard · 8–10 mm
Length 10–15 cm

Packing options

150 g retail pack
250 g retail pack
2–4 kg carton
Loose pack on request

Before shipment, confirm

Buyer grade, size range and permitted tolerances
Pack type, net weight, label text and lot identification
Required maturity, appearance and condition at loading
Pallet pattern, carton ventilation and container utilisation
Route, expected transit time and product-specific carriage protocol
Required inspections, certificates and destination documents

Indicative commercial information only. Shipping temperature, humidity, ventilation and atmosphere settings must be agreed for the exact product, maturity, route, equipment and buyer programme.

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February – July

Garlic Size, Packaging and Shipping Guide

Indicative export season

February – July

Usual variety guidance

Egyptian white and Egyptian purple garlic according to harvest stage

Commercial sizes

30–40 mm
40–50 mm
50–60 mm
60 mm+

Packing options

3 kg carton
5 kg carton
10 kg mesh bag
Retail nets on request

Before shipment, confirm

Buyer grade, size range and permitted tolerances
Pack type, net weight, label text and lot identification
Required maturity, appearance and condition at loading
Pallet pattern, carton ventilation and container utilisation
Route, expected transit time and product-specific carriage protocol
Required inspections, certificates and destination documents

Indicative commercial information only. Shipping temperature, humidity, ventilation and atmosphere settings must be agreed for the exact product, maturity, route, equipment and buyer programme.

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