Premium Egyptian Adalia Lemons EU & Global Export
High juice content, flawless skins, and extended shelf life. Bridging the global supply gap from October to April for Europe, Russia, and East Asia.
Il Mondo Export supplies premium Egyptian Adalia lemons (Citrus limon) to international wholesale distributors and supermarket chains across Europe, Russia, and East Asia. As Northern Hemisphere lemon stocks tighten in autumn, the Egyptian Adalia harvest opens a critical, high-volume supply window.
Cultivated in Egypt’s warm, dry climate, our lemons develop exceptional juice content and strong yields. All Il Mondo citrus is processed in BRC Grade AA certified facilities, utilising advanced optical sorting, controlled degreening, and EU-approved waxes to deliver uniform colour and retail-ready cosmetic perfection, while strictly adhering to Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs).
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Why Global Importers Rely on Il Mondo Lemons
Engineered for flawless appearance, MRL compliance, and long sea voyages.
The Global Supply Gap
Our season begins in October, providing a highly competitive, high-volume alternative just as global lemon stocks run low.
Cosmetic Perfection (Degreening)
We combine strict field maturity selection with precision ethylene degreening rooms to ensure uniform, vibrant yellow colour across all exported batches.
MRL & Post-Harvest Compliance
We use only EU-approved waxes and fungicides. Every batch undergoes ISO 17025 multi-residue testing pre-harvest to guarantee full regulatory compliance.
The Egyptian Lemon Season: October to April
Lemons traditionally open the Egyptian citrus export season. From October through April, Il Mondo’s Adalia lemon program aligns perfectly with strong global demand, providing a stable, high-quality bridge for buyers in the EU, Russia, and the Far East.
The peak export season — spanning November to March — offers buyers exceptional cost-competitiveness versus other Mediterranean suppliers, supported by regular, containerised reefer shipments via major global hubs.
Oct Start
High Juice
7–12°C
Secure Your Winter Citrus Supply
Citrus programs require consistency. Stop reacting to spot market fluctuations.
Il Mondo’s Contract Farming program lets you lock in your lemon volumes, specific caliber counts, MRL requirements, and pricing before the season begins.
✅ Guaranteed container volumes for the peak winter season
✅ Custom retail packaging and specific post-harvest wax programs
✅ Tailored MRL lists approved by your national regulators
✅ Priority loading for long-haul sea freight
Frequently Asked Questions AboutEgyptian Adalia Lemons
How do you manage greening and colour uniformity without exceeding EU/UK MRLs?
We combine strict field maturity selection with precision ethylene degreening rooms. We exclusively use EU-approved waxes and fungicides, staying well within EU and UK post-harvest additive limits.
Colour and size are controlled at the packhouse level through advanced optical grading lines, backed by multi-residue analyses prior to shipment.
What about shelf-life and rot risk on long sea voyages to Russia and China?
Lemons are cooled promptly after harvest and shipped at 7–12°C with 85–95% relative humidity. This specific temperature band balances decay control against the fruit's natural chilling sensitivity.
We apply strict sanitation protocols and use ventilated cartons to manage condensation over 25–35 day sea freight routes, minimising Penicillium and sour rot risks.
Which lemon sizes (calibers) do you export?
We offer a full range of commercial sizes tailored to different markets: 72, 80, 88, 100, 113, 125, and 138 counts per carton.
Larger counts (72–88) are typically preferred for premium retail, while smaller sizes are used in foodservice and mixed retail nets.
When does the Egyptian lemon season start?
We begin harvesting and preparing Adalia and Eureka lemons for export in October, with the peak export volume and optimal juice content available between November and March.
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