Description

Premium Egyptian Pecans – High-Quality Pecans for Export

Egypt produces pecans in selected agricultural regions, where suitable climatic conditions support the cultivation of high-quality pecan trees. Egyptian pecans are known for their rich, buttery flavor, distinctive golden-brown color, delicate crunchy texture, and excellent nutritional value. Carefully harvested and processed through drying, shelling, cleaning, sorting, and grading techniques, Egyptian pecans offer attractive quality characteristics for international buyers. Proper processing and storage help maintain their freshness and flavor, making Egyptian-grown pecans an attractive specialty product for importers worldwide.

Why Choose Egyptian Pecans?

• Superior taste, rich buttery flavor, golden-brown color, and crunchy texture
• Grown and processed under appropriate quality control measures
• Product specifications can be aligned with international export standards for safety and quality
• Flexible grading and packaging options according to supplier availability
• Seasonal Egyptian production with availability subject to confirmed harvest volumes

Why Source Pecans from NILVIDA?

• Premium Export Quality: Carefully selected, shelled, cleaned, sorted, and packed to meet international buyer standards
• Certified Suppliers: Production and processing with traceability and international food safety compliance, subject to verified supplier certification
• Efficient Supply Chain: Commercial documentation, customs support, and appropriate storage and transportation logistics
• Large-Scale Fulfillment: Bulk orders can be considered according to verified Egyptian production volumes, supplier capacity, and confirmed stock availability

Importing Egyptian Pecans – Easy and Efficient

Our Egyptian pecans are exported following agreed quality checks, customized packaging, and reliable shipping arrangements. We coordinate applicable phytosanitary certificates, customs clearance, and compliance with import regulations, subject to the confirmed supplier and destination requirements.

Identity & Commercial

• HS Code:
  080299 (Fresh or dried pecans, whether or not shelled or peeled); EU CN Code: 08029910 for fresh or dried pecans. Roasted or otherwise prepared pecans may require classification under heading 2008.
• Country of Origin:
  Egypt. Only pecans grown and harvested in Egypt, supported by appropriate origin and supplier documentation.
• Seasonality:
  Egyptian pecan harvesting generally takes place from late October to November, depending on variety, weather conditions, and growing region. Availability outside the harvest period depends on stocks from Egyptian-grown production, subject to confirmation.
• Size / Count:
  Whole shelled pecan kernels, halves, and pieces; available sizes and kernel counts according to Egyptian variety, grade, and buyer specifications.
• Lead Time:
  8-12 working days from order confirmation and receipt of advance / LC to prepare, inspect and load containers.
• Minimum Order:
  To be agreed according to available Egyptian production volumes, packaging requirements, and supplier capacity. Full-container orders and smaller shipments are subject to confirmation.
• Grade:
  Export quality, with kernel size, color, moisture content, purity, and visual quality agreed with the buyer before packing, according to applicable commercial standards.
• 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 according to market, Egyptian harvest availability, pecan variety, size, grade, packaging specification and destination, and fixed only in the formal offer/proforma invoice.
• Post-Harvest Treatments:
  Drying, shelling, cleaning, sorting, grading, and packing; no post-harvest chemicals other than approved food-grade materials, unless requested and permitted by destination.

Packaging & Logistics

• Unit Net Mass:
  Typical packaging options: 5 kg, 10 kg, or 25 kg net per carton/bag, subject to supplier availability and buyer requirements.
• Estimated Net Weight per Container:
  Net weight per 20′ or 40′ dry container to be confirmed according to available Egyptian production volumes, packaging type, palletization, container payload limits, and loading configuration.
• Primary Packaging:
  New food-grade cartons with suitable protective inner liners, vacuum-sealed bags, or other approved food-grade packaging, usually 5–25 kg net depending on product.
• Unit Gross Mass:
  Net weight plus the weight of carton/bag and packing materials (varies by packaging configuration).
• Pre-Shipment Storage:
  Stored in clean, cool, dry conditions with appropriate moisture, pest, and humidity control. Carrying conditions set according to commodity, packaging, and destination, with protection against moisture, excessive heat, oxidation, and contamination 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 kernel size, color, cleanliness, moisture content, uniformity, and external appearance; internal quality, kernel integrity, broken percentage, rancidity, and relevant contaminant levels checked according to product and destination market.
• Defect Tolerances:
  Final tolerances to be agreed per contract and applicable grade standards; limits for broken, chipped, shriveled, discolored, damaged, or defective kernels to be confirmed before shipment. Product must comply with applicable requirements concerning mold, live infestation, foreign matter, and mycotoxin contamination.
• MRL Compliance:
  Egyptian pecans sourced to comply with applicable EU and GCC food safety requirements, including relevant pesticide residue limits, mycotoxin limits, microbiological criteria, and contaminant standards. Laboratory analyses for applicable food safety parameters, moisture, and other required characteristics to be provided or arranged according to buyer requirements and supplier confirmation.
• Traceability:
  Full traceability from Egyptian farm through harvesting, shelling, processing, and packing facility to container, using lot numbers and carton/bag coding.
• Certifications:
  Official Phytosanitary Certificate, applicable laboratory analysis reports, and quality/health inspection documentation where required; additional private certifications (GlobalG.A.P., ISO, HACCP, BRCGS etc.) available only where supported by valid supplier certification.
• Shipping Marks:
  As per buyer artwork and instructions (brand, product, size, crop year, Egyptian origin, packing date, batch number, barcodes, allergen information, and handling marks).
• Shipping Documents:
  Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Phytosanitary Certificate (where required), Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, and applicable quality analysis certificates; any additional documents required by the destination can be arranged by prior agreement.