IQF Onion

Frozen Onion– Product Specifications

Packing:

  • 1000 bags on 20 pallets; each pallet is 50 bags, each bag is 25 KGs, and total net weight per 40” reefer container is 25 ton.
  • 1080 bags on 18 pallets; each pallet is 60 bags, each bag is 25 KGs, and total net weight per 40” reefer container is 27 ton.
  • 1100 bags on 18 pallets; each pallet is about 61 bags, each bag is 25 KGs, and total net weight per 40” reefer container is 27.5 ton.

  • Storage & Shelf Life:
  • Shelf Life: 18 months.
  • Storage Conditions: Dry and deep-frozen at a minimum of -18°C.

General Information:

Product

Spring or summer onions, these onions come in yellow or red varieties. They are available between March and September and have thin, light-colored skin. They are sweet and mild because of their high water content. Fresh Egyptian onions have a delicate flavor.

Health & Quality:

characteristic, homogeneous (without color changes, without oxidation). Without foreign smell and taste.

Compliance:

▪ Produced in accordance with European legislation and non-GMO.
▪ Meets EU Regulation 852/2004 on food hygiene.
▪ Complies with TR CU 021/2011 “On food safety.

Egypt’s Frozen Onion Export Market Report Summary

Overview: Egypt is a prominent exporter of frozen onions, benefiting from its fertile lands and expertise in onion cultivation. Frozen onions are increasingly in demand globally due to their convenience and use in ready-to-cook meals, soups, and processed food products.

Global Market Trends:

  • The global frozen onion market was valued at $530 million in 2014 and expanded to $950 million in 2023.
  • Between 2019 and 2023, global demand for frozen onions grew by 4.5% annually in both volume and value.
  • The convenience food industry and growing demand for pre-processed ingredients are key drivers of market growth.

Top Importing Countries:

  • The U.S. leads with 25% of global frozen onion imports, followed by Germany (10%), the U.K. (8%), France (7%), and Japan (6%). These countries together account for 56% of total imports.
  • Over the last five years, U.S. imports have grown by 9% in value and 6% in volume.

Egypt’s Export Performance:

  • In 2023, Egypt exported 140,000 tons of frozen onions, valued at $175 million, making it one of the top global exporters.
  • Other major exporters: India (20% of global exports), China (18%), Spain (12%), and Poland (10%).

Key Importers of Egyptian Frozen Onions in 2023:

  • Germany – 18% ($31.5 million)
  • Netherlands – 16% ($28 million)
  • France – 14% ($24.5 million)
  • U.K. – 12% ($21 million)
  • Saudi Arabia – 8% ($14 million)

Top Importers in Early 2024:

Germany – $26.1 million (18% of total exports)

  • Netherlands – $23.2 million
  • France – $20.3 million
  • U.K. – $18.1 million
  • Italy – $15.4 million
  • Saudi Arabia – $12.9 million