Egyptian Potatoes

Egyptian potatoes are one of the country's most established vegetable exports, supplied to importers, wholesalers and food service buyers. EL-SHIMY sources through partner farms and packhouses and coordinates grading, packing and shipment to your specification.

Egyptian Potatoes
Illustrative photo: Bhaskaranaidu, CC BY 2.5 · Photo credits

Product specifications

Category
Vegetables
Form
Fresh
Indicative season
≈ Jan – May

Indicative Egyptian harvest window from external industry references. El-Shimy availability is confirmed per order.

Details buyers ask for

Varieties

Commonly requested export varieties include Spunta, Diamant and Cara; red-skinned options are also available in the market. Confirm your required variety, skin colour and intended use (fresh table, frying, processing).

Sizes & grading

Sized by diameter in millimetres (for example 35–55 mm or 45–65 mm) with limits on defects, greening and damage. Share your target size range and we will confirm what is achievable.

Packaging

Cartons or crates, palletised; mesh bags for dry vegetables. Exact format and weight agreed per order.

Storage & shipping

Shipped in temperature-controlled (reefer) containers or by air freight, depending on the commodity, transit time and destination. Set-points and ventilation are agreed per product.

Documentation

Commonly requested: commercial invoice, packing list, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin and any importer-specific documents. We confirm the exact set with you before shipment.

Specifications on this page are indicative industry references, not a commitment. Variety, grade, size, packing, availability and price are confirmed in a written quote for each shipment.

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