Green Beans
At Al Ahsan, we export premium-grade green beans, cultivated in Egypt's fertile winter fields under optimal irrigation and climate conditions. Known for their vibrant green color, tender texture, and consistent sizing, our beans are carefully hand-picked and pre-cooled to meet the highest global standards.
Certified
Global Export
Fresh Daily
Fast Delivery
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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
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Mixed
Half harvest, half planting period
Fine Extra (Slim)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Extra Fine / Extra Long (Premium)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Round Green Beans (Standard)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
IQF Processed Beans
(are grown through rotational planting in controlled environments, allowing for staggered harvesting and year-round availability)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Note: Green beans are best grown during Egypt's cooler months, with multiple picking cycles per planting. For frozen formats, beans are blanched and IQF frozen shortly after harvest to retain taste and texture.
Weight and Packaging
3 Kg / 5 Kg / 7 Kg
cartons
(bulk)
250 g - 1 Kg
punnets / bags
(for Retail)
400 g - 2.5 Kg
Frozen
(vacuum-sealed or pillow packs)
Storage: Fresh: 4-7 °C, Frozen: -18 °C
Each 40' HC container holds: Fresh: ~20–22 tons, Frozen: ~24 tons (depending on format)
Quality Highlights
Shape:
Straight, uniform pods
Length Grades
(Extra Fine: 9-11 cm, Fine: 11-14 cm, Standard: 14-16 cm)
Shelf Life (Fresh): 7-10 days
(chilled)
Grade: Class I
(GCC, Africa, EU Compliant)
Packaging Customization
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Size grading (by length and diameter)
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Air-freight and express packing
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Retail-branded packs or cartons
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Washed and trimmed formats available
