Egyptian Fresh Green Beans

Phaseolus vulgaris

Extra-Fine & Fine Stringless Snap Beans Hydro-Cooled to Perfection

Harvested by hand at peak tenderness. 100% straight, stringless pods with snappy texture, vibrant emerald green color, and zero mechanical scarring. Hydro-cooled to +4°C within 45 minutes of harvest.

Brix / Dry Matter Standard Extra Fine / Fine Stringless Grade A
Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +4°C to +6°C (39°F - 43°F)
Commercial Shelf Life 18–24 Days in unbroken cold chain
Export Harvest Window October to May (Prime European Winter Program)
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Egyptian Fresh Green Beans
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

Paulista (Fine) Bronco Valja Xera (Extra Fine)

Calibers & Size Grading

Grade / Caliber Primary Commercial Application
Extra Fine (< 6.5mm diameter) Retail & Supermarkets
Fine (6.5mm – 8.0mm diameter) EU Retail Standard
Bobby (> 8.0mm) Foodservice & Catering
Pod Length: 12–14cm Industrial Processing & Dicing

Export Packaging Formats

2.5kg / 4kg / 5kg Telescopic Cartons

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

250g / 500g Modified Atmosphere (MAP) Trays

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

Bulk 5kg Liners

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

Cold Chain & Logistics Parameters

Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +4°C to +6°C (39°F - 43°F)
Relative Humidity (RH) 95% RH
Ethylene Sensitivity & Production Sensitive to ethylene (causes yellowing and pod limpness)
40ft Reefer / Container Loading Payload 40ft Reefer: 16–18 MT Net Weight

12-Month Export Availability Calendar

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

Egyptian Fresh Green Beans

October to May (Prime European Winter Program)
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
Active
11 Nov
Active
12 Dec
Active

The Egyptian Terroir Advantage

Egypt dominates the European counter-season fresh bean market thanks to daily harvesting in frost-free microclimates along the Nile Delta edge.

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

Excellent source of dietary silicon, vitamin K (43.0 µg / 36% DV), and folate for bone matrix synthesis.

31 kcal Calories (Energy)
7.0g Carbohydrates
2.7g Dietary Fiber
3.3g Natural Sugars
1.8g Protein
0.2g Total Fat
12.2 mg (20% DV) Vitamin C
690 IU (14% DV) Vitamin A / Beta-Carotene
211 mg (4% DV) Potassium
37 mg (4% DV) Calcium
1.0 mg (6% DV) Iron

B2B Risk Mitigation & Buyer Solutions

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

Importer Challenge 01

Dehydration, limpness, and russeting on pod tips during transit.

DeltaMasr Direct Solution

Post-harvest hydrocooling drops core pulp temperature to +4°C in 20 minutes, packed in micro-perforated MAP liners.

Commercial & Quality FAQs

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

Can you supply pre-trimmed (snipped ends) green beans for foodservice and retail?

Yes, automated optical snipping machines de-stem and top/tail beans to exact millimeter tolerances for ready-to-cook packaging.

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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Brix / Quality: Crisp White Shank 12-16mm
Harvest & Export: November to April (European Winter Counter-Season)
Calibers: Stem Diameter 12-16mm, Length 30-35cm (14-20 stems/bunch)
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