Madjool Dates

Madjool Dates

Madjool Dates

Egyptian Dates – Premium Quality for Global Trade

Top-quality Egyptian dates, naturally sweet, soft in texture, and packed fresh. Available in multiple varieties for certified international export.

 

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Description

Premium Egyptian Dates – Naturally Sweet & Export-Grade

Egypt is the world’s top producer of dates, offering richly sweet, sun-dried dates known for their soft texture, high sugar content, and nutritional value. Cultivated in desert oases and irrigated using traditional and modern methods, Egyptian dates are hand-selected for quality and consistency.

Medjool is part of our Egyptian dates range: three grades (Premium, Delight and Classic) in six sizes plus a Mix of sizes, shipped by the full container in 5 kg cartons or in 8 kg cartons of consumer packs. Buyers sourcing Medjool can find size bands, grade checks and packing details in our guide to Medjool grades, sizes and container packing.

Why Choose Egyptian Dates?

✔ Balanced sweetness and premium texture
✔ Wide range of varieties: Medjool, Siwa, Zaghloul, Barhi & more
✔ Strict grading and sorting for export markets
✔ Compliant with global food safety standards
✔ Bulk availability and customizable packaging

Why Source Dates from Nilvida?

✔ Export-Grade Quality: Hand-selected, sorted, and packaged for international standards
✔ Certified Farms: Produced under GAP certification with full food safety compliance
✔ Custom Export Options: Flexible bulk and retail packaging solutions
✔ Efficient Supply Chain: Comprehensive export support including labeling, documentation, and customs clearance

Export Process & Packaging

Egyptian dates are carefully processed, sorted by size and variety, and packed in airtight, export-friendly cartons. Every shipment includes phytosanitary certificates, origin documentation, and global logistics coordination.

Identity & Commercial

● HS Code: 080410
● Country of Origin: Egypt
● Seasonality: Harvest season: August – October; available year-round from cold/dry storage.
● Size / Count: Loose or cluster dates, medium-large sizes depending on variety.
● Lead Time: 8-12 working days for harvesting, packing and loading after order confirmation and receipt of payment instrument.
● Minimum Order: One full 40′ container per product (mixed loads may be possible subject to confirmation).
● Grade: Export quality, Class I / Class II, with sizing and visual quality agreed with the buyer before packing.
● Payment Terms: LC at sight; or TT 70% advance and 30% against scanned shipping documents (balance before release of originals).
● Price Basis & Validity: Indicative prices only; final price to be confirmed daily according to market, packing specification and destination, and fixed only in the formal offer/proforma invoice.
● Post-Harvest Treatments: Washing (where applicable), sorting, grading and packing in clean cartons; post-harvest treatments only as per agreed specification and destination rules.

Packaging & Logistics

● Unit Net Mass:
Typical options: 5 kg, 10 kg or 15 kg net per carton or equivalent consumer packs.
● Estimated Net Weight per Container:
Approx. 18-22 MT net per 40′ reefer container (depending on packaging and variety).
● Primary Packaging:
Bulk cartons or consumer packs (plastic tubs, vacuum or pillow packs) as per buyer program.
● Unit Gross Mass:
Net weight plus approx. 0.8-1.2 kg for carton/bag and packing materials (varies by configuration).
● Pre-Cooling:
Forced-air pre-cooling before loading; carrying temperature set according to commodity and destination, with full cold chain maintained.
● Ports of Loading (POL):
Main Egyptian export ports: Alexandria, Damietta, Port Said and Sokhna (port selection depends on schedule and destination).

Quality & Docs

● Grade Basis:
Based on size, color, cleanliness and external appearance; internal quality and sugar/starch levels checked according to product and market.
● Defect Tolerances:
Final tolerances to be agreed per contract; typically max 5-8% minor defects, 0% decay/rot and 0% foreign matter in packed product.
● MRL Compliance:
Produce sourced to comply with EU and GCC MRL requirements; recent residue analyses and farm/packhouse documentation available on request.
● Traceability:
Full traceability from farm through packhouse to container, using lot numbers and carton/bag coding.
● Certifications:
Official Phytosanitary Certificate and quality/health inspection as standard; additional private certifications (GlobalG.A.P., ISO, HACCP, BRC etc.) available depending on supplier and lot.
● Shipping Marks:
As per buyer artwork and instructions (brand, product, size, crop year, origin, packing date, barcodes and handling marks).
● Shipping Documents:
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin and Bill of Lading; any additional documents required by the destination can be arranged by prior agreement.

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