Watermelons and melons from Tunisia
The full-container product: from mid-May to the end of July, Crimson and Sentinel watermelons of 8 to 20 kg, loaded loose or in bins at the packing station.
What a buyer wants to know first
The values below are those of the Tunisian sector. Each associated grower confirms their own before publication, and the PDF technical sheet reproduces exactly this table.
| Varieties | Crimson Sweet and Sentinel watermelons; yellow and Galia melons on request. |
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| Sizes | Watermelons sorted by weight class: 4 to 8 kg, 7 to 12 kg, 10 to 20 kg; Brix measured at harvest. |
| Packaging | Loose in container, bins of 300 to 500 kg, cardboard boxes for small sizes. |
| Loading | One 40-foot container per product; loading plan drawn up with you according to size. |
| Transport and storage | 10 to 15 °C (chilling-sensitive fruit); two to three weeks. |
| Certifications | Those of the orchards concerned, displayed with their expiry date. Being collected: no certificate is cited without its proof. |
| EU entry formalities | Phytosanitary certificate (Regulations (EU) 2016/2031 and 2019/2072); general EU marketing standard (class, origin). |
| Customs code | 0807 11 00 (watermelons), 0807 19 00 (melons). |
| Season | Mid-May to the end of July; the 2026 campaign opened in mid-May. |
Available from mid-May to the end of July
A short window: book your containers before the season; the current month is highlighted.
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Two gestures that make the difference
Harvested when ripe, sugar content (Brix) measured in the field, container loaded at the station the same day.
Three ways to order watermelons
Full container loads
A 40-foot container of watermelons, loose or in boxes, one size or an assortment.
Find out more02Consolidation platform
A few bins of watermelons or melons with your other summer fruit.
Find out more04Exclusive distribution
Exclusivity of Tunisian watermelons in your territory during the season.
Find out moreBefore requesting a quote
What is the minimum quantity?
One pallet on the consolidation platform; one full container in direct sale.
Can you send samples?
Yes, before a first order. The shipping conditions are specified in the quote.
What delivery terms?
EXW ex packing station, FOB from a Tunisian port, CFR, CIF or DAP: you state your preference at step 2 of the quote request.
What lead times?
The quote gives the possible loading date; it depends on the port, the variety and the size requested.
How is traceability ensured?
Every carton carries a lot number that refers to the plot and the harvest date.
Add watermelons to your request.
One or more products, a single request, a single contact. Three steps, about two minutes.