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Garlic

Coming 2027Egyptian origin Coming 2027 · Sun-cured Beni Suef garlic

White and red garlic from Beni Suef — the historical Egyptian garlic belt. Sun-cured, hard-necked, dense bulbs with full clove counts and the strong pungency profile preferred by industrial buyers and premium retail alike. Available fresh, cured, and as peeled cloves for processors.

Packaging
5 kg / 10 kg cartons · 500 g consumer mesh · vacuum-packed peeled cloves for processing
Available Sizes
4.5 – 5.5 cm · 5.5 – 6.5 cm · 6.5 cm+
Availability
April – September · cold-stored supply through March
Origin
Beni Suef, Middle Egypt
Shelf life
6 – 9 months at 0 °C, 60–70 % RH · dry-shipped
Export highlights

Sun-cured, hard-neck bulbs

High dry matter for long shelf life

Retail mesh & industrial bulk formats

Peeled-clove option for processors

Premium Class 1 Varieties

Traditional Egyptian garlic lines — sun-cured under the Middle Egypt climate for maximum dry matter and shelf life.

Variety
Egyptian White

Classic export variety · dense bulbs · balanced pungency

Variety
Egyptian Red / Pink

Deep pink skin · strong flavour · premium retail

Variety
Peeled Cloves

Vacuum-packed for processors and foodservice

Technical Specifications

Product data

HS Code
0703.20
Availability Season
April – September · cold-stored to March
Target Supply Capacity
2,000+ tons projected for 2027 season
Class / Grade
Class 1 · hard-neck · sun-cured
Container
40 ft Reefer · 18–20 MT · 20 pallets
Origin
Beni Suef, Middle Egypt

Sizes & grading

GradeWeightDiameter
4.5-5.5Standard retail45 – 55 mm bulb
5.5-6.5Premium export55 – 65 mm bulb
6.5+Jumbo / gourmet65 mm and above
Packaging

Packaging options

  • 5 kg export cartons
  • 10 kg export cartons
  • 500 g consumer mesh bags
  • Vacuum-packed peeled cloves
  • Private-label retail packing
Shipping

Container capacity

40 ft Reefer container · 18–20 metric tons · 20 pallets · cured and dry-shipped for extended shelf life.

Storage · Cool, dry, well-ventilated · never refrigerated in retail

Uses & Nutrition

Culinary & industrial uses

  • Fresh retail bulbs & mesh packs
  • Industrial peeling for foodservice
  • Dehydration, powder and paste
  • Health & nutraceutical extracts

Nutrition · per 100 g

Energy
149 kcal
Carbohydrates
33.1 g
Sugars
1.0 g
Fibre
2.1 g
Protein
6.4 g
Vitamin C
31.2 mg
Manganese
1.7 mg
Allicin
5–9 mg

Indicative values per 100 g raw, sun-cured Egyptian white.

Certified & Compliant

Supplied under international food-safety standards

Every consignment ships with certificates of analysis and phytosanitary documentation.

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