Citrus

Lemons

Egyptian export lemons in four varieties, high juice for fresh markets and processing.

Origin
Egypt
Standard
UNECE FFV-14
Varieties
4
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Lemons

Varieties

4 varieties, each with its specifications

Eureka01

Eureka

Elliptic with nipple · high juice

OriginEgypt
ShapeElliptic with nipple
Skin colourBright yellow
Flesh colourLight yellow
Juice contentHigh
Typical useFresh, juice, slices
Commercial sizes
  • 28–35 mm · Code 1
  • 35–42 mm · Code 2
  • 42–48 mm · Code 3
  • 48–54 mm · Code 4
  • 54–60 mm · Code 5
  • 60–67 mm · Code 6
Packing options
  • 5 kg carton
  • 10 kg carton
  • Mesh bag 15–20 kg
  • Jumbo bag 250–500 kg
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Lisbon02

Lisbon

For export, longer shelf life

OriginEgypt
ShapeOval, slightly elongated
Skin colourYellow
Flesh colourPale yellow
Juice contentHigh
Typical useFresh, juice, food industry
Commercial sizes
  • 28–35 mm · Code 1
  • 35–42 mm · Code 2
  • 42–48 mm · Code 3
  • 48–54 mm · Code 4
  • 54–60 mm · Code 5
  • 60–67 mm · Code 6
Packing options
  • 5 kg carton
  • 10 kg carton
  • Mesh bag 15–20 kg
  • Jumbo bag 250–500 kg
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Verna (seedless)03

Verna (seedless)

For premium markets

OriginEgypt
ShapeOval
Skin colourBright yellow
Flesh colourLight yellow
Juice contentHigh
Typical useFresh consumption, premium markets
Commercial sizes
  • 28–35 mm · Code 1
  • 35–42 mm · Code 2
  • 42–48 mm · Code 3
  • 48–54 mm · Code 4
  • 54–60 mm · Code 5
  • 60–67 mm · Code 6
Packing options
  • 5 kg carton
  • 10 kg carton
  • Mesh bag 15–20 kg
  • Jumbo bag 250–500 kg
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Baladi04

Baladi

Strong flavour · cooking and food industry

OriginEgypt
ShapeRound to oval
Skin colourGreenish yellow
Flesh colourPale yellow
Juice contentMedium to high
Typical useFresh, cooking, food industry
Commercial sizes
  • 28–35 mm · Code 1
  • 35–42 mm · Code 2
  • 42–48 mm · Code 3
  • 48–54 mm · Code 4
  • 54–60 mm · Code 5
  • 60–67 mm · Code 6
Packing options
  • 5 kg carton
  • 10 kg carton
  • Mesh bag 15–20 kg
  • Jumbo bag 250–500 kg
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General specifications

Standards, packing and shipping

Maximum defect tolerances (UNECE)

DefectExtraClass IClass II
Rot / soft0%≤ 1%≤ 2%
Mechanical damage≤ 2%≤ 5%≤ 10%
Skin defects≤ 5%≤ 10%≤ 20%
Foreign matter0%≤ 0.5%≤ 1%

Quality classes (UNECE)

ClassDescription
ExtraSuperior quality, virtually free from defects
Class IGood quality, slight permissible defects
Class IIMarketable quality, larger permissible defects

Saudi import requirements

  • Import permit (when required)
  • Phytosanitary certificate from Egypt
  • Compliance with Saudi quarantine requirements
  • Compliance with pesticide residue limits (MRLs)
  • Certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list

Specifications are a commercial guide based on the standards shown; final grade, packing and availability are subject to supplier confirmation and the buyer contract.

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