Onions
At Al Ahsan, we export premium-quality Egyptian onions — famous for their strong aroma, long shelf life, and high global demand. Egypt ranks among the world's top onion-exporting countries, offering both red and golden/yellow varieties across a wide seasonal window.
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Global Export
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Harvest Calendar
Harvest Calendar
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Harvest Season
Main harvest period - Fresh produce available
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Planting Season
Cultivation & growing period
Red Onion (Baladi)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Yellow / Golden Onion
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Giza 20, Shandaweel
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
White Onion (by request)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Note: Egyptian onions are planted in autumn and harvested from late winter into summer. Cured under the sun and stored in dry warehouses, they maintain quality for months-making them ideal for export to the Gulf, Africa, and Eastern Europe.
Weight and Packaging
10 Kg / 20 Kg
Mesh bags
(standard export)
500g - 5 Kg
Retail packs
(by request)
Bulk containers or wooden crates
Each 40' HC container holds: 10 Kg bags: ~26-27 tons / 20 Kg bags: ~24-25 tons
Quality Highlights
Dry Matter:
10-12%
Pungency:
Medium to high
(depending on variety)
Shelf Life:
4-6 months
(in ventilated storage)
Grade:
Class I (GCC, Africa, EU)
Size Grading / Counts:
40-60 mm60-80 mm80+ mm
Packaging Customization
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Sizing and color sorting
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Bulk or palletized loading
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Barcode labels or stickers (for retail clients)
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Printed mesh bags (with brand name/logo)
