International Buyers

Sourcing Made
Simple & Reliable

Everything you need to know about sourcing Egyptian fresh produce through AFRICAFRESH EXPORT — from first inquiry to recurring shipments.

Egyptian export packhouse loading bay — palletised reefer-ready cartons
What You Get

Every order, every time —
guaranteed.

GlobalG.A.P. on every farm
BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, GRASP, and SMETA across the network. Certificate copies travel with every consignment and the carton QR maps back to farm, inspector, and harvest date.
Reefer and air, not promises
Alexandria / Port Said / Damietta for sea, Cairo International for air. Each reefer carries a GPS temperature logger; setpoint is declared on the B/L per product. 40+ destinations active.
Plan six months ahead
Season calendar for every product on the site. Next-season pricing opens ~4 months before harvest — useful if you're negotiating shelf space with a retailer or budgeting an L/C line with your bank.
Named sourcing manager
One person from quote through arrival, reachable on WhatsApp or Telegram 07:00–17:00 Cairo time. They know the farm, the cultivar, and the reefer — and they sign the 48-hour dispute window.
AFRICAFRESH EXPORT operations desk — dual-monitor shipping spreadsheet and pricing dashboard, packing list, sample tray on a side bench
One sourcing manager per shipment. From quote to arrival, your contract sits on the same desk — shipping schedule, pricing dashboard, sample QC, and the WhatsApp / Telegram thread where you reach the same name 07:00–17:00 Cairo time.
Quality Assurance

Certified across our network

Standards maintained by our partner farms and packing facilities.

GlobalG.A.P. certification logo
GlobalG.A.P.
GlobalG.A.P. GRASP social practice certification logo
GRASP
BRCGS Food Safety certification logo
BRCGS Food Safety
FSSC 22000 Food Safety System certification logo
FSSC 22000
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management certification logo
ISO 22000
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification logo
ISO 9001:2015
SMETA Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit logo
SMETA
The Sourcing Process

From inquiry to
delivery

01
Initial Inquiry & Catalog
Contact our sourcing team or browse the online catalog. Tell us what you're looking for — product, quantity, destination, and timeline. We'll respond within one business day with availability, FOB pricing, and seasonal forecast.
Contact FormCatalog PDFResponse within 24h
02
Sample & Specification Agreement
For new buyers, we offer pre-shipment sampling. We'll send you product specifications, quality grading photos, caliber options, and packaging configurations. Once approved, we confirm your technical spec sheet.
Product SamplesSpec SheetQuality Photos
03
Order Confirmation & Documentation
Sign the purchase order, confirm your preferred Incoterms (FOB, CIF, or CFR), and payment terms. We then prepare all export documentation: Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Commercial Invoice, and health certificates for your destination country.
Purchase OrderPhytosanitary CertCertificate of OriginHealth Cert
04
Harvest, Pack & Inspect
Your order is harvested to schedule from verified farms. Pre-shipment inspection is conducted by our quality team and, where required, by an accredited third party. Products are packed in your specified packaging and pre-cooled before loading.
Pre-shipment InspectionThird-party QCCold Pre-cooling
05
Shipment & Real-time Tracking
Your order is loaded into a temperature-monitored reefer container or dispatched via air freight. You receive vessel/flight details, container temperature logs, and a tracking link. Your account manager provides daily updates for fresh produce shipments.
Reefer ContainerAir FreightTemp MonitoringReal-time Tracking
06
Delivery & Reorder
Goods arrive at your port with full documentation for customs clearance. Our team follows up to confirm receipt and quality. Satisfied buyers can set up recurring orders with advance harvest scheduling for guaranteed supply throughout the season.
Port DeliveryQuality Follow-upRecurring Orders
Availability Calendar

Plan your procurement
by season

19 products available · Year-round view
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Logistics & Shipping

Cold chain from
farm to port

Reefer Container
Standard shipping for most produce. Temperature maintained throughout transit from Egyptian port to destination.
  • 20' and 40' reefer containers available
  • Temperature range: -2°C to +15°C
  • Humidity control for sensitive products
  • Transit time: 7–21 days depending on destination
  • Main departure ports: Alexandria, Port Said, Damietta
Air Freight
For premium, highly perishable produce requiring fastest delivery — strawberries, herbs, and premium dates.
  • Cairo International Airport (CAI) as main hub
  • Transit time: 24–72 hours to most destinations
  • Suitable for MOQs from 100 kg
  • Pre-cooled and packed to airline specifications
  • Cargo tracking with temperature logs provided
Available Incoterms
FOB
Free on Board
AFRICAFRESH EXPORT delivers to Egyptian port and loads. Buyer takes responsibility from the ship's rail.
CIF
Cost, Insurance & Freight
We cover cost, insurance, and freight to your destination port. Simplest option for new buyers.
EXW
Ex Works
Buyer arranges all transport from our Egyptian packing facility. Maximum buyer control over logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions

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