Onions
Premium Onions at Five Egypt
Five Trading & Supplies supplies Egyptian golden and red onions for export, with selected sizes and packaging options to meet wholesale and import requirements. Our onions are sourced from key growing regions in Egypt and prepared for export according to buyer specifications.
Varieties
Red Onions
Premium red onions featuring deep purple skin and milder, sweeter flavor compared to other varieties. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and garnishing, adding burst of color and taste. Denser flesh allows them to stay firm during cooking, perfect for grilling and kebabs.
Sweet & mild flavor | Dense flesh | Perfect for grilling | Long shelf life
Golden Onions
Golden onions feature yellow-brown outer skin, firm texture and a strong, well-balanced flavor. Suitable for wholesale, retail, foodservice and processing, with good storage and export characteristics.
Seasonality
Golden Fresh
February - June
Fresh golden onions harvested at peak quality
Red Fresh
March - June
Fresh red onions with optimal flavor and texture
Red Stored
July - September
Stored red onions extending availability
Size Classifications
30-40mm
Small
Processing
40-60mm
Medium
Retail
45-90mm
Standard
Commercial
60-80mm
Large
Foodservice
80-100mm
Extra Large
Premium
100-125mm
Jumbo
Specialty
Product & Growing Information
Nutritional Value
Onions are a natural source of dietary fiber and contain vitamin C, folate and other nutrients as part of a balanced diet.
Seeds
Selected onion varieties are chosen according to growing conditions, market requirements and export specifications.
Growing Regions
Sourced from selected onion-growing regions in Egypt, including the Nile Delta and Upper Egypt, according to seasonal availability and buyer requirements.
Cultivation
Cultivated under carefully managed farming practices to meet export quality requirements.
Certifications
GlobalGAP, GRASP, FDA approved packing stations, ISO 2200, BRC certified
Grading
Precise sorting by size, color, firmness using advanced grading machines
Packaging Solutions
10kg Mesh Bags
Standard retail packaging
25kg Mesh Bags
Commercial wholesale format
1250kg Jumbo Bags
Bulk industrial processing
Custom Packaging
Packaging can be customized according to buyer requirements, subject to order specifications and quantity.
Export Standards
Origin
Product of Egypt - Nile Delta & Upper Egypt
HS Code
070310 (Fresh onions and shallots)
Market Position
Top 5 global exporter, 1.7 million tons exported in 2023, 10% annual growth
Container Capacity
40ft container: 26-28 tons, efficient loading with 1300kg per pallet
Key Markets
Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East with growing demand worldwide
Innovation
First Egyptian exporter using 15kg ventilated plastic boxes for maximum freshness
Shelf Life
Extended storage capabilities with proper ventilation and temperature control
