H1 pattern
Egyptian lychee — air-freight exotic for Uzbek HORECA.
Why this page exists
Egyptian lychee is a niche air-freight premium line that fills a short Jun–Jul window for Tashkent HORECA (P4), hotel chains and airline catering. Uzbek domestic lychee production is non-existent.
Required sections
- Cultivar spec — Mauritius / Kwai-Mai-Pink types; bright red skin, firm, Brix 18–20, small stone.
- Packaging — 2 kg / 2.5 kg air-freight flat carton with SO₂ pad; 500 g retail clamshell.
- Season — Jun → Jul (Egypt, short window).
- Routing — Air CAI-TAS only (shelf 7–10 days at +2 to +4 °C).
- Reefer setpoint +2 to +4 °C, RH 90–95%.
- Shelf — 7–10 days under spec cold-chain.
Required FAQs
- Q: Can Egypt supply lychee every week during the season? A: Yes — weekly CAI → TAS air-freight is supported Jun–Jul for HORECA standing orders.
Internal links
- → /products/mangoes-kent-keitt/
- → /logistics/air-cairo-tashkent/
Translation notes
Protect: cultivar names, HS 081090.
Content-brief source
- content/seasonality-match.md §1