Vegetables

Sweet potatoes

Egyptian sweet potatoes in five types — naturally sweet, high quality, suited to global markets.

Origin
Egypt
Standard
UNECE
Varieties
5
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Sweet potatoes

Varieties

5 varieties, each with its specifications

Beauregard01

Beauregard

Most popular · vibrant orange flesh

OriginEgypt
Skin colourCopper red
Flesh colourVibrant orange
Main featuresMost popular variety, high yield, excellent taste
Commercial sizes
  • S · 30–50 mm · 50–150 g
  • M · 50–80 mm · 150–300 g
  • L · 80–100 mm · 300–500 g
  • XL · 100–130 mm · 500–800 g
  • Jumbo · > 130 mm · 800 g+
Packing options
  • Carton 5–10 kg
  • Mesh bag 10–25 kg
  • Plastic crate 10–20 kg
  • Jumbo bag 500–1,000 kg
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Japanese type02

Japanese type

Light yellow flesh · sweet taste

OriginEgypt
Skin colourReddish purple
Flesh colourLight yellow
Main featuresSweet taste, suited to fresh markets
Commercial sizes
  • S · 30–50 mm · 50–150 g
  • M · 50–80 mm · 150–300 g
  • L · 80–100 mm · 300–500 g
  • XL · 100–130 mm · 500–800 g
  • Jumbo · > 130 mm · 800 g+
Packing options
  • Carton 5–10 kg
  • Mesh bag 10–25 kg
  • Plastic crate 10–20 kg
  • Jumbo bag 500–1,000 kg
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White flesh03

White flesh

Mild sweet taste · various uses

OriginEgypt
Skin colourLight brown
Flesh colourWhite
Main featuresMild sweet taste, suitable for various uses
Commercial sizes
  • S · 30–50 mm · 50–150 g
  • M · 50–80 mm · 150–300 g
  • L · 80–100 mm · 300–500 g
  • XL · 100–130 mm · 500–800 g
  • Jumbo · > 130 mm · 800 g+
Packing options
  • Carton 5–10 kg
  • Mesh bag 10–25 kg
  • Plastic crate 10–20 kg
  • Jumbo bag 500–1,000 kg
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Purple flesh04

Purple flesh

Rich in antioxidants · premium markets

OriginEgypt
Skin colourPurple
Flesh colourPurple
Main featuresRich in antioxidants, unique colour, growing premium demand
Commercial sizes
  • S · 30–50 mm · 50–150 g
  • M · 50–80 mm · 150–300 g
  • L · 80–100 mm · 300–500 g
  • XL · 100–130 mm · 500–800 g
  • Jumbo · > 130 mm · 800 g+
Packing options
  • Carton 5–10 kg
  • Mesh bag 10–25 kg
  • Plastic crate 10–20 kg
  • Jumbo bag 500–1,000 kg
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Orange flesh (local)05

Orange flesh (local)

High sugar · local and export markets

OriginEgypt
Skin colourLight brown to red
Flesh colourOrange
Main featuresGood quality, high sugar content, for local and export markets
Commercial sizes
  • S · 30–50 mm · 50–150 g
  • M · 50–80 mm · 150–300 g
  • L · 80–100 mm · 300–500 g
  • XL · 100–130 mm · 500–800 g
  • Jumbo · > 130 mm · 800 g+
Packing options
  • Carton 5–10 kg
  • Mesh bag 10–25 kg
  • Plastic crate 10–20 kg
  • Jumbo bag 500–1,000 kg
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General specifications

Standards, packing and shipping

Product specifications

ShapeOblong to long
Average weight100–500 g
Length / diameter10–25 cm / 3–10 cm
Dry matter≥ 20%
Total sugars8–18% (by variety)

Packing options

  • Carton 5–10 kg
  • Mesh bag 10–25 kg
  • Plastic crate 10–20 kg
  • Jumbo bag 500–1,000 kg

Maximum defect tolerances

DefectLimit
Rot / soft≤ 2%
Skin defects≤ 5%
Mechanical damage≤ 5%
Cracks / cuts≤ 3%
Foreign matter≤ 0.5%

Quality classes (UNECE)

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

Container loading

ContainerPackingApprox. capacity
20 ft10 kg cartons1,800–2,000 cartons (18–20 t)
40 ft10 kg cartons3,800–4,000 cartons (38–40 t)
40 ft HC25 kg mesh bags1,400–1,600 bags (35–40 t)

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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