Red Onions

Red onions are valued for their colour and milder, sweeter taste, which suits salads, grilling and fresh-cut applications. EL-SHIMY coordinates supply from partner farms and packhouses, graded to your size and quality requirements.

Red Onions
Illustrative photo: JFVelasquez Floro, CC0 · Photo credits

Product specifications

Category
Vegetables
Form
Fresh
Indicative season
≈ Jan – Aug

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

Details buyers ask for

Varieties

Medium to large red onions with deep skin colour. State preferred colour intensity, shape and whether you need tight-skinned bulbs for longer transit.

Sizes & grading

Sized by diameter in millimetres (for example 40–60 or 50–80 mm). Confirm your band and defect tolerance in the enquiry.

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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