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Carrots are bought by type, size grade and form: smooth orange Nantes/Kuroda roots for the fresh shelf, washed-and-topped for storage programs, bunched-with-tops for a fresh look, and diced/sliced frozen for processing. Egypt’s mainstay is the deep-orange fresh carrot. This guide breaks down Egyptian carrot types and forms and how to match them to your buyers.
Quick answer: Egypt mainly grows orange carrots of Nantes and Kuroda types — smooth, sweet, deep-orange roots. They are sold washed & topped (loose, for storage), bunched (tops on, fresher look) and as frozen diced/sliced. Quality is judged on shape, colour and smoothness. Fresh carrots trade under HS 0706.10, frozen under HS 0710.80.
Table of Contents
Egyptian carrot types and forms
| Type / form | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes type | Cylindrical, blunt tip, sweet | Fresh retail |
| Kuroda type | Tapered, deep orange, heat-tolerant | Fresh retail & warm-season |
| Washed & topped | Loose, tops off, graded | Storage & long programs |
| Bunched (tops on) | Fresh green tops | Fresh-look retail (perishable) |
| Frozen diced / sliced | IQF pieces | Processing & foodservice |
Nantes and Kuroda: the orange staples
Nantes-type carrots are cylindrical with a blunt tip, sweet and smooth — a retail favourite. Kuroda-type carrots are more tapered, deeply coloured and tolerant of warmth, suiting Egypt’s climate. Both deliver the smooth, deep-orange root that retail buyers want, graded by length and diameter.
Washed/topped vs bunched
Washed and topped carrots — loose, with tops removed — store for a long time and underpin year-round programs and sea freight. Bunched carrots keep their green tops for a fresh-market look but are more perishable and must move faster.
Frozen carrots
Egypt also supplies frozen carrots — diced, sliced or batons — IQF-frozen for processing, foodservice and mixed-vegetable packs, available year-round independent of the fresh crop.
Choosing the right type and form
For mainstream fresh retail, specify orange Nantes/Kuroda, washed and topped; for a fresh-market look, bunched; for processing, frozen diced/sliced. Agree size grade and pack. A good supplier matches type, form and grade to your program.
Frequently asked questions
What carrot types does Egypt grow?
Mainly orange Nantes and Kuroda types – smooth, sweet, deep-orange roots.
What is the difference between washed/topped and bunched?
Washed/topped carrots store long and suit programs; bunched (tops on) look fresher but are more perishable.
Does Egypt export frozen carrots?
Yes – diced, sliced or batons, IQF-frozen for processing and foodservice.
How are carrots graded?
By length and diameter, favouring smooth, straight, deep-orange roots.
Under what HS codes are carrots traded?
Fresh under HS 0706.10 and frozen under HS 0710.80.
How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Carrot Varieties: Nantes, Kuroda & More.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-carrot-varieties/
Sources
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture; industry references — carrot types and product forms.
- CBI / USDA FAS — Gulf, Russian and EU demand for fresh and frozen carrots.
This page is part of our Egyptian Carrot Export Guide hub.
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