About merna - Fresh Produce and Food Ingredients Supplier in Egypt

Egyptian supplier merna lists nine active catalogue items covering a core set of nine product lines. The catalogue includes Fresh Onion, Fresh Garlic, Fruit Concentrates, Sugar, Fresh Potato, Industrial Chemicals and Fresh Pumpkin. Each line falls under standard HS chapters: fresh vegetables such as onion, garlic, potato and pumpkin are classified under HS Chapter 07, fruit concentrates under HS Chapter 20, sugar under HS Chapter 17 and industrial chemicals under HS Chapter 28. The supplier’s tier is marked as organic, indicating that at least part of the product portfolio follows organic production standards, although no specific certifications are recorded in the supplied data.

The product set reflects common export commodities from Egypt. Fresh onions and garlic are typically shipped in 20‑ft or 40‑ft containers with ventilated liners, while fruit concentrates are packed in food‑grade drums or bulk tanks. Sugar is usually exported in bulk bags of 1 tonne or in 25 kg bags, and industrial chemicals are dispatched in IBCs or drums complying with UN packaging codes. The supplier’s catalogue therefore spans both perishable fresh produce and non‑perishable processed or chemical goods, each requiring distinct handling and documentation.

Product Range and Specialties of merna

The catalogue’s fresh produce segment comprises onions, garlic, potatoes and pumpkins. In the global market these vegetables are graded by size (e.g., small, medium, large), moisture content (typically 8‑10 % for onions) and blemish limits. Fruit concentrates are evaluated by Brix level (usually 65‑70 °Brix for orange concentrate) and microbial limits (e.g., total plate count < 10 cfu/g). Sugar exported from Egypt commonly meets ICUMSA 45 or 48 specifications, with ash content ≤ 0.04 % and moisture ≤ 0.1 %. Industrial chemicals listed under the supplier’s portfolio are usually supplied in standard purity grades (e.g., 99.5 % purity) and documented with a Certificate of Analysis.

Trade and Export Information - merna

Egypt is a major exporter of fresh vegetables to the EU, GCC and North‑African markets, with HS Chapter 07 products requiring phytosanitary certificates and, for organic items, GlobalGAP or USDA‑Organic equivalence. Fruit concentrates (HS 2009) are frequently shipped to Europe and the Middle East under CIF terms, and buyers often request a Certificate of Origin and compliance with EU food‑safety regulations (e.g., EU Regulation 1169/2011). Sugar (HS 1701) from Egypt is typically sold to African and Middle‑Eastern buyers; standard documentation includes a quality certificate confirming ICUMSA grade and a free‑sale certificate. Industrial chemicals (HS 2801‑2819) are subject to REACH registration for EU destinations and may need Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ISO 9001 quality system evidence. Shipping modes range from refrigerated containers for fresh produce to standard dry containers for chemicals, with most exporters using FOB or CIF incoterms.

Sourcing from merna - Buyer Guidance

Buyers should request GlobalGAP or equivalent organic certification for the fresh vegetable lines, together with a recent phytosanitary certificate and a lab report showing pesticide residues below the importing country’s limits. For fruit concentrates, ask for a Brix measurement report, microbial test results and a Certificate of Analysis that specifies the source fruit and processing method. Sugar purchases should be backed by an ICUMSA grade certificate and moisture/ash analysis. When sourcing industrial chemicals, obtain a current SDS, a Certificate of Analysis confirming purity and any relevant REACH registration numbers. Verifying these documents before order placement helps ensure compliance with import regulations and reduces the risk of shipment delays.

What fresh vegetable grades does merna provide?

Merna lists fresh onion, garlic, potato and pumpkin. Typical export grades are based on size (e.g., small < 30 mm, medium 30‑45 mm, large > 45 mm) and moisture limits of 8‑10 % for onion and similar ranges for the other vegetables.

Which quality standard applies to the fruit concentrates?

Fruit concentrates are usually assessed by Brix content (65‑70 °Brix) and microbial limits (total plate count < 10 cfu/g). Buyers should request the Brix test report and a microbial analysis certificate.

How is the sugar quality verified?

Sugar exported from Egypt is commonly classified under ICUMSA 45 or 48. A Certificate of Analysis should state the ICUMSA grade, ash content (≤ 0.04 %) and moisture (≤ 0.1 %).