Egyptian Fresh & Dry Garlic

Allium sativum

Baladi Purple & Chinese White with High Allicin Potency

Prized globally for concentrated allicin, sharp aroma, and dense cloves (12-18 cloves in Baladi). Available as green fresh garlic in late winter and cured dry garlic through summer.

Brix / Dry Matter Standard Concentrated Natural Allicin (Dry Matter > 38%)
Optimal Transit & Storage Temp Green: +0°C (32°F) / Dry Cured: -1°C to 0°C (30°F - 32°F)
Commercial Shelf Life Green Garlic: 3–4 Weeks | Dry Cured Garlic: 8–10 Months
Export Harvest Window Feb-Apr (Fresh Green) | May-Sep (Dry Cured)
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Egyptian Fresh & Dry Garlic
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

Baladi Purple Garlic (High Oil / Pungent) Chinese White Garlic (Large Cloves)

Calibers & Size Grading

Grade / Caliber Primary Commercial Application
40mm+ Retail & Supermarkets
45mm+ EU Retail Standard
50mm+ Foodservice & Catering
55mm+ Industrial Processing & Dicing
60mm+ Industrial Processing & Dicing

Export Packaging Formats

5kg / 10kg Open-Top Cartons

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

5kg / 10kg Raschel Bags

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

Braided Bunches (1kg)

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

Net Bags with Handle

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

Cold Chain & Logistics Parameters

Optimal Transit & Storage Temp Green: +0°C (32°F) / Dry Cured: -1°C to 0°C (30°F - 32°F)
Relative Humidity (RH) Green: 85% RH / Dry Cured: 60% – 65% RH
Ethylene Sensitivity & Production Low emitter; sensitive to moisture
40ft Reefer / Container Loading Payload 40ft Reefer: 24–26 MT Net Weight

12-Month Export Availability Calendar

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

Egyptian Fresh & Dry Garlic

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

The Egyptian Terroir Advantage

Egyptian soil and high thermal amplitude create higher essential oil density in Baladi garlic compared to East Asian varieties.

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

World-renowned medicinal and culinary potency due to high diallyl thiosulfinate (allicin) and selenium.

149 kcal Calories (Energy)
33.1g Carbohydrates
2.1g Dietary Fiber
1.0g Natural Sugars
6.4g Protein
0.5g Total Fat
31.2 mg (52% DV) Vitamin C
401 mg (9% DV) Potassium
181 mg (18% DV) Calcium
1.7 mg (9% DV) Iron
17 mg Sodium

B2B Risk Mitigation & Buyer Solutions

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

Importer Challenge 01

Mould development (Aspergillus niger) on outer garlic tunics during sea transit.

DeltaMasr Direct Solution

Thorough desert curing to eliminate moisture pockets, followed by negative-pressure container ventilation at 60% RH.

Commercial & Quality FAQs

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

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for fresh green vs dry garlic?

MOQ is 1 Full Container Load (40ft FCL = approx. 24–26 MT). Trial airfreight shipments (1-3 MT) are supported for early green garlic.

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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