Egyptian Green Limes (Baladi)

Citrus aurantiifolia

Intensely Aromatic Key Lime Type with High Essential Oil Yield

Prized worldwide for its incomparable fragrance, sharp tangy juice, and thin dark green rind packed with aromatic terpenes. Essential for culinary applications, beverages, and cocktail mixology.

Brix / Dry Matter Standard Juice Content > 42%, High Terpene Density
Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +9°C to +11°C (48°F - 52°F / Chilling sensitive below 9°C)
Commercial Shelf Life 40–50 Days in refrigerated cold chain
Export Harvest Window Year-Round (Peak Green Harvest: June to December)
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Egyptian Green Limes (Baladi)
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 Lime (Egyptian Key Lime) Bearss Seedless Lime

Calibers & Size Grading

Grade / Caliber Primary Commercial Application
35-42mm (Count 180-220) Retail & Supermarkets
42-50mm (Count 140-180) EU Retail Standard
50-55mm+ (Count 100-140) Foodservice & Catering

Export Packaging Formats

4kg / 5kg Telescopic Cartons

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

10kg Master Cartons with Internal Tissue Wraps

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

Cold Chain & Logistics Parameters

Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +9°C to +11°C (48°F - 52°F / Chilling sensitive below 9°C)
Relative Humidity (RH) 85% – 90% RH
Ethylene Sensitivity & Production Sensitive (causes rapid degreening to yellow)
40ft Reefer / Container Loading Payload 40ft Reefer: 4,000 x 5kg Cartons (20 MT Net Weight)

12-Month Export Availability Calendar

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

Egyptian Green Limes (Baladi)

Year-Round (Peak Green Harvest: June to December)
Peak Harvest & Export Window
Off-Season / Cold-Store Supply
01 Jan
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02 Feb
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03 Mar
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04 Apr
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05 May
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06 Jun
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07 Jul
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08 Aug
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09 Sep
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10 Oct
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11 Nov
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12 Dec
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The Egyptian Terroir Advantage

Continuous year-round flowering and fruiting cycles ensure dependable weekly container dispatch to European and Arabian Gulf markets.

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

Concentrated limonene and pinene essential oils providing exceptional natural antibacterial aroma.

30 kcal Calories (Energy)
10.5g Carbohydrates
2.8g Dietary Fiber
1.7g Natural Sugars
0.7g Protein
0.2g Total Fat
29.1 mg (48% DV) Vitamin C
102 mg (2% DV) Potassium
33 mg Calcium
0.6 mg Iron
2 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

Unwanted yellowing during sea freight transit losing green premium value.

DeltaMasr Direct Solution

Harvested at dark green maturity index and packed in ethylene-scrubbed Reefer containers at strict +10°C.

Commercial & Quality FAQs

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

How do you preserve the deep emerald green color during long sea voyages?

We use ozone packhouse washing, anti-fungal food-grade wax coating, and specialized active ethylene absorption sachets in every pallet.

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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