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Egyptian Navel oranges — the volume line for Uzbek winter citrus.

Why this page exists

Orange is the single largest Egyptian citrus export line and a confirmed top-3 supplier line into Uzbekistan. The most recent customs data covers Jan–Nov 2025: 23,800 t / ~$12 M of fresh-orange imports into Uzbekistan, up 7.8 % YoY in volume [S33]. Iran is #1, the UAE #2 and Egypt is the #3 supplier at ~2.9 kt for that 11-month window [S33]. Total Uzbek fruit-and-vegetable imports for Jan–Feb 2026 hit $100.4 M (+37 % YoY), signalling that the demand curve is accelerating — not flattening [S31]. Navel is the pack-grade benchmark; this page must convert Tashkent retail, wholesale, and regional buyers in both RU and UZ.

Required sections

1. Cultivar spec — Navel (early) vs late Navel (Navelate / Navelina), rind thickness, seedless status, sugar/acid balance, Brix window 11–14.
2. Packaging — 15 kg / 18 kg export carton; retail 2 kg / 4 kg mesh; carton count per pallet / per 40 ft reefer.
3. Season window — Nov → May (Egypt); shipping peaks Dec–Mar.
4. Routing — Sea to Aktau for volume · Mersin TIR · Air for retail premium lines.
5. Reefer setpoint +4 to +6 °C, RH 90–95%, ethylene-free.
6. Landed-cost drivers — FOB Alexandria vs CIF Tashkent delta.
7. Documentation — phyto (CAPQ), CoO, ACID, BL, packing list.
8. Per-persona fit card — P1 premium retail, P2 FCL volume, P3 wholesale roll, P5 regional Samarkand.
9. RFQ CTA + downloadable spec sheet (EN/RU).

Required facts

• Uzbek fresh-orange imports Jan–Nov 2025: 23,800 t / ~$12 M, +7.8 % YoY in volume [S33]
• 2025 supplier ranking: Iran #1 · UAE #2 · Egypt #3 (~2.9 kt) [S33]
• Total Uzbek fruit & vegetable imports Jan–Feb 2026: $100.4 M, +37 % YoY [S31]
• Egypt named lead supplier of oranges in earlier corridor coverage [S01]
• Import growth 5× vs 2021 [S01][S04]
• Navel season Egypt Nov–May; peak shipments Dec–Mar
• HS 080510 (oranges, fresh)

Required FAQs

• Q: What carton format do you pack Navel in for Uzbekistan? A: Default 15 kg telescopic export carton with internal grid; retail-ready 2 kg / 4 kg mesh on request; private-label branding and Russian-language labelling supported.
• Q: What is the Brix guarantee? A: Pack-grade Navel is shipped at Brix 11+ (standard retail) with premium lots at Brix 12.5+ on request, subject to sugar-acid ratio check at pack-house.
• Q: Which route is best for a 40 ft reefer of Navel to Tashkent? A: Sea Alexandria → Poti → Aktau → Tashkent at +4 to +6 °C for volume (25–40 day transit), or Mersin TIR for 18–28 days at higher $/kg but faster turn. See /logistics/.
• Q: Can you do mixed Navel + Valencia + Murcott FCL? A: Yes — mixed-cultivar FCL is a standard corridor offer for Tashkent premium retail.

Internal links

• → /products/valencia-oranges/
• → /products/baladi-oranges/
• → /products/mandarins-murcott/
• → /logistics/sea-poti-aktau/
• → /seasonality/
• → /rfq/

Translation notes

Protect: "Navel", "Navelate", "Navelina", Brix, HS 080510, Incoterms.

Content-brief source

• content/uzbek-import-statistics.md §3
• content/seasonality-match.md §1
• content/transit-route-matrix.md §R2, §R3