Egyptian Fresh Zucchini (Courgettes)

Cucurbita pepo

Tender Cylindrical Light & Dark Green Zucchini

Harvested daily in the early morning hours to maintain crisp tenderness. Features uniform cylindrical shape, glossy unblemished skin, tender non-fibrous seeds, and clean flower-end scars.

Brix / Dry Matter Standard Grade A Glossy / Firmness > 5.0 kg/cm²
Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +7°C to +10°C (45°F - 50°F)
Commercial Shelf Life 14–18 Days in refrigerated cold chain
Export Harvest Window October to May (Winter & Spring Harvest)
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Egyptian Fresh Zucchini (Courgettes)
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

Clarita (Light Green / Grey Zucchini) Cora (Dark Green Classic) President

Calibers & Size Grading

Grade / Caliber Primary Commercial Application
14-18cm (100g – 150g / Size M) Retail & Supermarkets
18-21cm (150g – 220g / Size L) EU Retail Standard

Export Packaging Formats

5kg / 6kg Telescopic Cartons with Protective Foam Liners

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

Layered Crates with Bubble Wrap

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

Cold Chain & Logistics Parameters

Optimal Transit & Storage Temp +7°C to +10°C (45°F - 50°F)
Relative Humidity (RH) 90% – 95% RH
Ethylene Sensitivity & Production Sensitive to ethylene (causes yellowing and decay)
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 Zucchini (Courgettes)

October to May (Winter & Spring Harvest)
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

Consistent sunny winter days produce straight, uniform fruit without pollination curved fruit defects.

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

Rich in lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids promoting retinal eye health with ultra-low caloric density.

17 kcal Calories (Energy)
3.1g Carbohydrates
1.0g Dietary Fiber
2.5g Natural Sugars
1.2g Protein
0.3g Total Fat
17.9 mg (30% DV) Vitamin C
261 mg (6% DV) Potassium
16 mg Calcium
0.4 mg Iron
8 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

Skin fingernail scratching and skin scuffing during transit.

DeltaMasr Direct Solution

Cotton-glove harvesting and soft foam interleaving in each carton tier.

Commercial & Quality FAQs

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

Do you offer both dark green and grey/light green Mediterranean courgettes?

Yes, we supply both classic European dark green and Mediterranean light green Clarita varieties according to buyer destination.

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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