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Within these three brassicas, buyers choose by colour and form: green, red or savoy cabbage; compact white cauliflower; tight green calabrese broccoli — plus frozen florets of cauliflower and broccoli. Egypt grows the core set. This guide breaks down the types and grades and how to match them to your buyers.
Quick answer: Cabbage comes as green (the mainstay), red and crinkled savoy; cauliflower as compact white curd; broccoli as green calabrese heads. Cauliflower and broccoli are also sold as frozen florets. Quality rests on firmness, colour and a clean, compact head. HS: cabbage 0704.90, cauliflower and broccoli 0704.10 (cauliflowers and headed broccoli).
Table of Contents
Brassica types at a glance
| Type | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Green cabbage | Firm, round, all-purpose | Volume retail (the mainstay) |
| Red cabbage | Deep purple-red | Salads & colour |
| Savoy cabbage | Crinkled leaves, tender | Premium & cooking |
| White cauliflower | Compact white curd | Fresh & frozen florets |
| Broccoli (calabrese) | Tight green head | Fresh & frozen florets |
Cabbage: green, red and savoy
Green cabbage is the workhorse — firm, round and all-purpose. Red cabbage adds colour for salads, and crinkled savoy is a tender, premium type. All are judged on firm, heavy heads with good colour and clean trimming.
Cauliflower and broccoli
Cauliflower is prized for a compact, white, blemish-free curd, protected by wrapper leaves. Broccoli (calabrese) is judged on tight, dark-green heads with no yellowing and fresh-cut stems. Both are also sold as frozen IQF florets for processing and foodservice.
Choosing the right type
For volume, specify green cabbage; for colour, red; for premium, savoy. For cauliflower and broccoli, choose fresh heads or frozen florets by program. A good supplier grades to firmness, colour and compactness.
Frequently asked questions
What cabbage types does Egypt grow?
Green (the mainstay), red and savoy.
What defines good cauliflower?
A compact, white, blemish-free curd well protected by wrapper leaves.
What defines good broccoli?
Tight, dark-green heads with no yellowing and fresh-cut stems.
Does Egypt export frozen florets?
Yes – IQF cauliflower and broccoli florets for processing and foodservice.
What HS codes apply?
Cabbage 0704.90; cauliflower and broccoli 0704.10 (cauliflowers and headed broccoli).
How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Cabbage, Cauliflower & Broccoli Varieties.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-cabbage-cauliflower-broccoli-varieties/
Sources
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture; industry references — brassica types and grades.
- CBI / USDA FAS — Gulf and EU demand by type and frozen florets.
This page is part of our Egyptian Cabbage, Cauliflower & Broccoli Export Guide hub.
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