Egyptian Sweet Bell Peppers

Capsicum annuum var. grossum

Blocky 4-Lobe Red, Yellow, Green & Orange Peppers

Cultivated in modern climate-controlled greenhouses with computer-regulated fertigation. Features thick crunchy pericarp walls (6-8mm), high natural sugars (6.5-8.5° Brix), and uniform 4-lobe blocky symmetry.

Brix / Dry Matter Standard 6.5° – 8.5° Brix (Colored varieties)
Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +7°C to +9°C (45°F - 48°F)
Commercial Shelf Life 21–28 Days in refrigerated cold chain
Export Harvest Window November to May (Winter & Spring Window)
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Egyptian Sweet Bell Peppers
Cultivated in Egypt · GlobalG.A.P. & BRCGS Certified

Technical Export & Agronomic Specifications

Precision calibration, size grading, certified export packaging formats, and cold chain parameters enforced at DeltaMasr packhouses.

Commercial Varieties

Blocky Red (Ferrari / Vergote) Blocky Yellow (Bachata) Blocky Green Blocky Orange

Calibers & Size Grading

Grade / Caliber Primary Commercial Application
M (70-80mm / 160-200g) Retail & Supermarkets
L (80-90mm / 200-250g) EU Retail Standard
XL (90-100mm / 250-300g) Foodservice & Catering

Export Packaging Formats

5kg Open-Top Cartons (Loose or Layered)

Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.

500g 3-in-1 "Traffic Light" Flow-packs (Red/Yellow/Green)

Heavy-duty export grade, ventilated and palletized for optimal airflow during seafreight.

Cold Chain & Logistics Parameters

Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +7°C to +9°C (45°F - 48°F)
Relative Humidity (RH) 90% – 95% RH
Ethylene Sensitivity & Production Low emitter; sensitive to chilling below 7°C
40ft Reefer / Container Loading Payload 40ft Reefer: 16–18 MT Net Weight (3,200–3,600 x 5kg cartons)

12-Month Export Availability Calendar

Monthly harvest cycles and controlled cold-store shipping schedules from Alexandria Port.

Egyptian Sweet Bell Peppers

November to May (Winter & Spring Window)
Peak Harvest & Export Window
Off-Season / Cold-Store Supply
01 Jan
Active
02 Feb
Active
03 Mar
Active
04 Apr
Active
05 May
Active
06 Jun
Off
07 Jul
Off
08 Aug
Off
09 Sep
Off
10 Oct
Off
11 Nov
Active
12 Dec
Active

The Egyptian Terroir Advantage

Unmatched winter solar intensity delivers deep natural skin pigmentation and high brix without artificial supplemental lighting.

3,200+ Annual Sunshine Hours

Intense solar amplitude maximizes photosynthetic sugar synthesis and dry matter accumulation.

Pristine Deep Moghra Aquifer

Direct subterranean aquifer extraction isolated from surface runoff, ensuring crystal purity.

Certified Pest-Free Virgin Soil

Free-draining sandy loam preventing compaction and fungal root constriction.

Maritime Transit Benchmarks from Port of Alexandria

Port of Alexandria / Damietta (Egypt)
Destination Port & Market Transit Time Service Frequency
Rotterdam / Antwerp (NL/BE) 7 – 9 Days 3x Weekly Direct
Felixstowe / London Gateway (UK) 8 – 10 Days 2x Weekly Direct
Hamburg / Bremerhaven (DE) 9 – 11 Days 2x Weekly Direct
Marseille / Fos-sur-Mer (FR) 4 – 5 Days 3x Weekly Direct
Genoa / Salerno / Koper (IT/SI) 4 – 5 Days 4x Weekly Direct
Jebel Ali / Jeddah (GCC) 6 – 8 Days Daily Feeder
Singapore / Port Klang (Asia) 18 – 22 Days Weekly Express

Vs. 20–30 days transit from South America or East Asia — preserving maximum freshness, firmness, and shelf life for European & Middle Eastern supermarkets.

100g Nutritional & Biochemical Profile

Per 100g Edible Portion

Agronomic & Functional Health Benefit

Immense vitamin C density (over 200% DV in red peppers) and carotenoids (capsanthin and zeaxanthin).

31 kcal Calories (Energy)
6.0g Carbohydrates
2.1g Dietary Fiber
4.2g Natural Sugars
1.0g Protein
0.3g Total Fat
127.7 mg (213% DV) Vitamin C
3,131 IU (63% DV) Vitamin A / Beta-Carotene
211 mg (4% DV) Potassium
7 mg Calcium
0.4 mg Iron

B2B Risk Mitigation & Buyer Solutions

Engineered agronomic solutions resolving common maritime transit, sizing, and shelf-life risks for global importers.

Importer Challenge 01

Bacterial soft rot and sunken lesions from mechanical abrasions.

DeltaMasr Direct Solution

Hand-harvested with soft gloves into foam-padded crates and graded on soft-roller optical sorters.

Commercial & Quality FAQs

Direct commercial answers on minimum order quantities, shipping logistics, and packaging specifications.

Do you pack retail 3-color "Traffic Light" 500g flow-packs?

Yes, automated flow-pack lines assemble 500g trio packs (Red, Yellow, Green/Orange) with customized retailer branding and EAN barcodes.

Request Quotation & Container Booking

Submit your produce specifications and destination port. Our export desk will issue a comprehensive commercial proposal and vessel transit schedule within 24 hours.

Direct Farm-to-Port Export

No intermediaries; guaranteed quality, direct traceability, and competitive pricing.

Guaranteed Container Availability

Contracted reefer allocations with Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd.

Certified Food Safety & MRLs

Complete laboratory COA, BRCGS Grade A, and GlobalG.A.P. IFA v6 documentation.

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