Egyptian Frozen Strawberry Seasonality

 Frozen Strawberry in Egypt

Egypt is one of the world's largest exporters of frozen strawberries, famous for its high-quality Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) produce harvested primarily across the Nile Delta (Qalyubia, Beheira, and Ismailia).
Egyptian IQF frozen strawberries. Source: Al-Saad Egypt

Local Retail vs. Export Specs​

Aspect	Local Retail Market	Commercial & Export Market
Primary Brands / Suppliers	Montana, Givrex, Frosty Foods, Cold Alex, Sunbulah	Select Greens, Raya Foods, Eurovan Trading, Gaara Export
Common Pack Sizes	400g, 800g, 1kg retail bags	2.5kg bags, 10kg bulk cartons
Key Cultivars	Festival, Fortuna, Sensation	Festival, Fortuna, Camarosa (high Brix 7–11°)
Typical Price Range	EGP 35 – 65 per 400g bag	$900 – $1,500 / Metric Ton (FOB)

Harvest & Availability Cycle​

• Fresh Harvest Season: January through May (peak yields in Jan–Feb).
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• Frozen Supply Availability: Year-round via cold chain storage (-18°C).
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