The start of the orange and mandarin season in Egypt is just around the corner, says Khaled AlHabouny, Operations Director at AlHabouny Group: "The Export Council for Agricultural Crops announced that the season will start on December 1, marking the departure of the first shipments. Egypt is preparing for an exceptional orange season, promising stable production with an increase over last year. Favorable weather conditions have led to an abundance of high-quality oranges and increased sizes compared to the previous season. The current fluctuations between night and day temperatures, with cold nights and increased temperature differences, have created ideal conditions for our oranges."
According to AlHabouny, these conditions enhance the size and strength of the fruits, help create a uniform color, and reduce the risk of fruit flies. "These favorable conditions ensure that we provide our customers with high-quality oranges Demand for Egyptian oranges is high, especially in markets such as Russia, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates. Bad weather conditions and recent floods in Spain have also increased demand for Egyptian oranges in Europe. The adverse weather conditions in Spain have significantly reduced its orange production, creating an opportunity for Egyptian exporters to fill the gap in the European market."
The ability to move produce through an Italian port has reduced cost and time to export oranges to Italy and Europe, AlHabouny explains: "The Ministry of Transport and the Maritime Transport Sector facilitated the transportation of agricultural products from Egypt to Italy via Damietta Port, reaching the Italian port of Trieste and the rest of Europe, thus enhancing the express shipping system. This project contributes to reducing the time and cost of transporting Egyptian agricultural products. It also addresses the problem of vacancies during peak export periods from November to January of each year for some fresh agricultural products, while maintaining their quality."
AlHabouny is very positive on the outlook of this year's orange and mandarin season. "Egyptian orange prices are currently competitive. With increasing demand and production, prices are expected to remain stable or even slightly increase. The market is likely to witness a strong performance throughout the season. In light of the current trends, the rest of the orange season is expected to be very successful. Export volumes are expected to increase, and Egypt is likely to maintain its position. Our commitment to sustainable and advanced farming methods ensures that we deliver high-quality products to our global customers," he concludes.
For more information:
Khaled AlHabouny
AlHabouny Group
Tel: +20 1013790483
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www.alhabounygroup.com