White beans are traded internationally under several names depending on the destination market — navy beans, white kidney beans and alubia beans all refer to the same commercial category buyers source from Egypt.
Understanding the caliber grading system
Egyptian white beans are commonly graded by a caliber reference of beans per 100 g — typically around 180, 200 or 220, subject to crop availability and final lot confirmation. Smaller caliber numbers mean larger beans. The right grade depends on your end use: canning lines and retail packing often specify a particular caliber to match pack presentation, while foodservice buyers may have more flexibility.
Quality specification
Beyond caliber, confirm moisture, purity and foreign-matter tolerances for your market — typical export norms are moisture ≤13%, purity ≥99%, confirmed per shipment in the Certificate of Analysis. State your end use (canning, retail, foodservice, food manufacturing) so the caliber and grade recommendation matches your production line.
Packing options
Standard export packing is 25 or 50 kg PP woven bags; private-label packing is available on request for eligible products and order sizes — see our private label service.
Shipping from Egypt
Admiral Agro loads FOB through Damietta, Alexandria or Ain Sokhna, or quotes CFR/CIF to your destination port, suiting Europe, North Africa, the Gulf, East Africa and Asia depending on the port chosen.
🫘 Caliber terminology varies by buyer and region — when in doubt, share your target pack count or an example from a current supplier so the caliber can be matched precisely.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between navy beans, white kidney beans and alubia beans?
These are regional trade names for the same commercial category of Egyptian white beans; the right term to use depends on your destination market's terminology.
How are Egyptian white beans graded?
By a caliber reference of beans per 100 g, typically around 180, 200 or 220, subject to crop availability — smaller numbers mean larger beans.
What packing is available for white beans?
Standard export packing is 25 or 50 kg PP woven bags, with private-label packing available on request for eligible products and order sizes.
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