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Each of these three crops comes in a few commercial types, and buyers choose by shape, size and skin: long versus globe eggplant, baby versus standard zucchini, slicing versus mini cucumber. Egypt grows the full set. This guide breaks down the Egyptian types and grades for eggplant, zucchini and cucumber and how to match them to your buyers.
Quick answer: Eggplant comes as long and oval/globe (Black Beauty) types; zucchini/courgette as green and light/grey types in baby and standard sizes; cucumber as slicing, mini/Beit Alpha (smooth, thin-skinned) and gherkin (pickling). All are judged on gloss/colour, firmness, straightness and uniform size. HS: eggplant 0709.30, zucchini 0709.93, cucumber 0707.00 (cucumbers and gherkins).
Table of Contents
Eggplant types
| Type | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Long / cylindrical | Slim, deep purple, tender | Gulf & Asian cooking |
| Oval / globe (Black Beauty) | Large, glossy, classic | EU & general retail |
| Small / baby | Small fruit | Specialty & stuffing |
Egyptian eggplant is prized for deep, glossy colour and firm flesh. Long types suit Gulf and Asian dishes; the globe (Black Beauty) type is the classic large aubergine for EU and general retail. A fresh green calyx (cap) signals freshness.
Zucchini (courgette) types
Zucchini comes in green and paler light/grey types, in baby (premium, picked very young) and standard sizes. The marks of quality are tender, glossy skin, straightness and uniform size — courgettes are best picked young before seeds develop.
Cucumber types
Cucumber includes long slicing types, mini/Beit Alpha (smooth, thin-skinned, seedless-style — very popular in the Gulf and Middle East), and gherkins for pickling. Straightness, firm dark-green skin and uniform size define grade.
Choosing the right type
For eggplant, specify long or globe by market; for zucchini, baby for premium or standard for volume; for cucumber, mini/Beit Alpha for the Gulf or slicing for general retail. A good supplier grades tightly to size and gloss.
Frequently asked questions
What eggplant types does Egypt grow?
Long/cylindrical and oval/globe (Black Beauty), plus small/baby types.
What is Beit Alpha cucumber?
A smooth, thin-skinned mini cucumber type very popular in the Gulf and Middle East.
What is baby zucchini?
Courgettes picked very young – tender and premium.
How are these crops graded?
By gloss/colour, firmness, straightness and uniform size.
What HS codes apply?
Eggplant 0709.30, zucchini 0709.93, cucumber 0707.00 (cucumbers and gherkins).
How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Eggplant, Zucchini & Cucumber Varieties.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-eggplant-zucchini-cucumber-varieties/
Sources
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture; industry references — fruiting-vegetable types and grades.
- CBI / USDA FAS — Gulf and EU demand by type.
This page is part of our Egyptian Eggplant, Zucchini & Cucumber Export Guide hub.
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