EGYPTIAN FRUIT EXPORT

What EGYPTIAN FRUIT EXPORT does

Egyptian Fruit Export Co. (EFE) is a Giza, Egypt-based B2B exporter of premium fresh table grapes and a wholly-owned export subsidiary of Agrostar, a family-led Egyptian agricultural enterprise founded in 1995. EFE itself was incorporated in 2007 to professionalize and scale international sales of table grapes cultivated on Agrostar's landholdings, which span more than 1,000 acres across seven farms located along the Alexandria desert road and in Minya governorate. The company cultivates over 20 grape varieties spanning the White Seedless, Red Seedless, and Black Seedless categories, and reports market presence in 35+ countries.

EFE operates a vertically integrated supply chain covering cultivation, post-harvest packing at its in-house pack house, cold-chain cooling, and direct export delivery to international fruit importers and retail chains. Its commercial position rests on a dense certification stack — Global GAP, LEAF Marque, ISO 9001, GRASP, SEDEX, TESCO, SPRING, and AH-DLL GROW — that satisfies the compliance requirements of major European and UK retailers, together with ongoing varietal development in collaboration with international grape breeders and a solar energy program (initiated 2020) that already covers 75% of energy needs, with a stated target of full energy self-sufficiency by 2026.

EFE is privately held under family ownership with no disclosed external institutional or PE investors, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue. Headcount is reported at 11-50, with no product launches, M&A, funding events, or leadership changes recorded in the available sources. The company is therefore a privately controlled, mid-stage agricultural exporter whose growth is expressed through incremental farm expansion, certification accumulation, and sustainability infrastructure rather than through capital-raising or inorganic activity.

Name

EGYPTIAN FRUIT EXPORT

Legal name

Egyptian Fruit Export Co.

Website

https://efe.com.eg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Egyptian Fruit Export Co. (EFE) is a Giza-based B2B exporter of premium fresh table grapes, operating as the export subsidiary of Agrostar. It cultivates 20+ grape varieties across 1,000+ acres and seven farms, exporting directly to international importers and retailers in 35+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Fruit Export

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Berry (except Strawberry) Farming (111334)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAGACAF

Tropical & Subtropical Fruit Orchards (Avocados, Mangoes, Bananas/Plantains, Pineapples, Papayas)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Fruit & Tree Nut Orchards (Citrus, Apples, Berries, Almonds, Walnuts)

SECONDARYAFAIACAH

Import / Export Produce Wholesale (Cross-Border Trading)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Produce (Fresh Fruit & Vegetable) Wholesale

SECONDARYAFAGACAK

Orchard Establishment & Replanting (New Plantings, Rootstock Selection, Trellising Systems)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Fruit & Tree Nut Orchards (Citrus, Apples, Berries, Almonds, Walnuts)

Keywords

• Fresh fruit export
• Table grape production
• Premium grape varieties
• Agricultural export
• Cold chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Giza, Giza

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fresh Fruit Export: EFE generates revenue through the cultivation and export of premium table grape varieties (White Seedless, Red Seedless, Black Seedless) to international markets. The company operates across the full supply chain from farming to packing and cooling before delivery to global customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Egyptian Fruit Export Co. (EFE) cultivates and exports premium table grape varieties (White Seedless, Red Seedless, and Black Seedless) across more than 1,000 acres of farmland along the Alexandria desert road and in Minya governorate. The company runs a vertically integrated operation spanning farming, post-harvest packing, cold-chain cooling, and direct delivery to international B2B customers across 35+ markets. EFE operates as the export-focused subsidiary of Agrostar, a family-led agricultural enterprise founded in 1995.

Product overview

Egyptian Fruit Export Co. operates as an agricultural export company offering a portfolio of premium fresh table grape varieties, including White Seedless, Red Seedless, and Black Seedless grapes, cultivated across 1000+ acres spanning Alexandria desert road and Minya governorate. The company provides integrated supply chain services including production, packing, cooling, and delivery operations. Additional offerings include variety testing services through partnerships with international grape breeders, post-harvest packing facilities, and farm tourism experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• White Seedless Grapes Premium white seedless table grape variety cultivated across the company's 1,000+ acres of farmland in the Alexandria desert road and Minya governorate regions of Egypt. Sold to international fruit importers and retail chains for distribution to end consumers.
• Red Seedless Grapes Premium red seedless table grape variety, one of more than 20 varieties in EFE's portfolio produced for global export markets.
• Black Seedless Grapes Premium black seedless table grape variety, part of EFE's diverse portfolio of fresh fruit exports distributed to international markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Covers 75% of energy needs through solar power, targeting 100% self-sufficiency by 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AgrostarcoreOthers · 1 January 2007Agrostar, founded in 1995, is the parent company of Egyptian Fruit Export Co. EFE was established in 2007 as a subsidiary of Agrostar, a family-led enterprise deeply dedicated to the cultivation, production, and export of premium table grape varieties. Agrostar has expanded to seven farms spanning across Egypt.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Sun World International: Specialized table grape and stone fruit variety developer and marketer. Comparable in varietal development focus (EFE runs test plots with breeders) but operates as a variety licensor/marketer rather than grower-exporter.

Regional players

• Subsole: Chilean fresh fruit producer-exporter focused on table grapes, citrus, and stone fruit for global markets. Comparable premium grape export model but operates in the Southern Hemisphere counter-season window rather than competing in EFE's Mediterranean season.
• Egyptian European for Agricultural Services (EEAS): Egyptian producer and exporter of fresh table grapes and stone fruit to European markets. Direct competitor in the Egyptian premium grape export segment with overlapping buyer base.

Direct peers

• PICO Modern Agriculture: One of Egypt's largest fruit producers and exporters, including table grapes, serving international markets. Directly comparable to EFE as a fellow Egyptian premium fresh fruit exporter targeting global retailers.
• SEKEM Group: Egyptian organic and sustainable agricultural producer and exporter, supplying fresh produce, herbs, and dried fruits internationally. Comparable in Egyptian origin, sustainability certifications, and premium export positioning.
• Daltex (Delta for Agricultural Products): Egyptian producer and exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables including grapes and citrus, with established export channels to European and Gulf markets. Comparable scale and product overlap with EFE.

Broad incumbents

• Unifrutti Group: Multi-country fresh fruit producer and exporter with operations in Southern Hemisphere and Mediterranean regions. Comparable in supplying European and Asian retailers with premium fresh fruit including table grapes.
• Capespan: South African-headquartered global fresh fruit grower-exporter with a broad citrus, grape, and stone fruit portfolio. Overlaps with EFE in table grape export to international retailers but at much larger, multi-region scale.
• Dole plc: Global fresh produce leader with substantial table grape, citrus, and berry operations across multiple continents. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same buyer/retail channels EFE serves, though at significantly larger scale and with multi-region sourcing.
• Driscoll's: Global market leader in premium berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries). While grapes are not a core product, comparable in supplying major retailers with branded premium fresh fruit under strict certification and quality standards.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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