Sweetpotato roots lifted during harvest in Egypt
Sweetpotato crop under centre-pivot irrigation
Graded sweetpotato roots packed in field crates
Specialised sweetpotato machinery preparing raised beds
Harvest crew collecting sweetpotato roots
From Egypt to International Markets

The Integrated Sweetpotato Supply Chain

SPI supplies G1 sweetpotato slips, commercial varieties, agronomic support and specialised machinery to growers and agribusinesses

In 2026, SPI became the first Egyptian company to export G1 sweetpotato slips to the European Union.

Season bookings are open

Everything the crop needs, connected

SPI brings planting material, commercial genetics, agronomy, specialised machinery and technical support together in one integrated sweetpotato production system.

01

Planting stock you can trust

G1 slips produced from certified mother stock, with varietal identity maintained from propagation to field establishment.

02

Varieties that fit the buyer

Eleven commercial varieties across orange, white and purple flesh types, selected for different markets, production conditions and end uses.

03

Advice that stays with the crop

Practical agronomic support covering variety selection, plant population, crop management and harvest planning.

04

Specialised machinery

Specialised American sweetpotato equipment across key stages from transplanting to harvest.

05

Service that keeps it running

Local installation, commissioning, operator training, maintenance and access to genuine parts.

06

International-market support

Supporting the competitiveness of Egyptian sweetpotato and planting material in international markets.

How a season starts decides how it ends
G1

How a season starts decides how it ends

Crop quality is shaped before planting—by what you put in the ground.

SPI produces generation-one (G1) slips from certified mother stock using separate production lines for each variety, helping preserve varietal identity and planting-material quality from propagation to field establishment.

What you get
Generation-one (G1) planting material.
Eleven commercial varieties ready to plant.
Documented traceability of variety and origin.
Slips scheduled around your planting calendar.
Advice on variety selection, plant population and harvest planning.
Explore the varieties
Eleven varieties

Commercial varieties selected for market fit

Different colours, different production strengths and different market opportunities.

SPI offers licensed and openly commercialised genetics across orange-, white- and purple-fleshed sweetpotatoes. Our team helps growers match each variety to the target market, production system and intended end use.

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Orange flesh
Orange flesh

A major commercial segment widely used across fresh-market and export programmes.

White flesh
White flesh

Drier, milder varieties suited to markets where texture and culinary performance matter.

Purple flesh
Purple flesh

Distinctive purple-fleshed varieties valued for their colour and specialty-market appeal.

Eleven commercial varieties Licensed and open genetics Matched to market and end use
Out in the field

The advice comes with the slips

The right planting material performs best when it is supported by the right production decisions.

SPI’s agronomy team works with growers throughout the season, turning variety knowledge into practical field decisions that support crop performance and market specifications.

Variety selection

Match variety, field conditions, production window and buyer requirements before planting.

Plant population

Plan spacing and plant density around the variety, production system and target root profile.

Crop management

Support crop establishment and development with practical guidance throughout the growing cycle.

Harvest timing

Plan harvest around target root size, skin finish, shape and market specification.

Talk to an agronomist
Authorised distributor — Strickland Bros.

Purpose-built machinery, supported locally

American engineering for Egyptian sweetpotato production.

SPI supplies specialised equipment for key stages of sweetpotato production, backed by local installation, training, maintenance and after-sales support.

Purpose-built equipment
Equipment developed specifically for sweetpotato operations, from transplanting and vine management to lifting and harvesting.
Installation and commissioning
On-site setup and commissioning to prepare each machine for local field conditions.
Training
Practical operator training for safe, efficient and consistent equipment use.
Maintenance and genuine parts
Local technical service and access to genuine replacement parts.
After-sales support
Continued assistance to help keep equipment operating throughout the season.
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Purpose-built machinery, supported locally

Building a stronger sweetpotato sector

From Egypt to international markets

SPI exists to make Egypt’s sweetpotato sector more competitive through better planting material, commercial genetics, practical agronomy, specialised machinery and reliable technical support.

Beyond supplying growers in Egypt, SPI is building international routes for Egyptian planting material and sweetpotato production expertise.

What we are building toward
Wider international access for Egyptian sweetpotato.
Planting material aligned with international production standards.
New varieties introduced as markets and buyer requirements evolve.
Stronger technical support for growers and exporters.
Better planting, production and post-harvest practices.
Greater local access to specialised machinery and technical expertise.
International equipment and know-how adapted for Egyptian production.
Our vision

An Egyptian sweetpotato industry that competes anywhere

We are working toward a more productive, technically advanced and internationally connected sweetpotato sector—built on strong genetics, dependable planting material and market-focused production.

Better genetics

Commercial varieties selected for production performance, buyer requirements and changing markets.

Higher productivity

Better planting decisions and field practices that support consistent crop performance.

Technical capability

Growers supported with practical knowledge and production-focused answers.

Better post-harvest systems

Stronger handling, grading and packing capabilities aligned with market requirements.

Smarter mechanisation

Specialised equipment that improves efficiency across key production stages.

Technology made local

International technology and expertise adapted for Egyptian production conditions.

Stronger export access

Production systems and technical capabilities that help Egyptian sweetpotato compete internationally.

Standards and responsibility

Standards, Certifications & Responsible Production

Our operations work within recognised food-safety, agricultural, environmental and social-responsibility standards applicable to our activities.

GLOBALG.A.P.
EU Organic
FSSC 22000
GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP
Water Stewardship
SMETA
Sedex
BRCGS Food Safety Certificated
LEAF — Linking Environment and Farming
Planning next season?

Plan the right start for your next crop

Talk to SPI about G1 planting material, variety selection, agronomic support or specialised sweetpotato machinery.

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