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Figs are chosen by colour and form: dark (purple/black) and light (green/amber) fresh figs for the premium fresh trade, and dried figs graded by size. Egypt grows both colours and supplies dried. This guide breaks down Egyptian fig types and forms and how to match them to your buyers.
Quick answer: Egyptian fresh figs come as dark (purple/black skin) and light/green (green/amber skin) types — both sweet and delicate — plus dried figs graded by size. Quality rests on intact skin, good colour, correct ripeness (fresh) and moisture and freedom from insect damage (dried). Figs trade under HS 0804.20.
Table of Contents
Fig types and forms
| Type / form | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh dark | Purple/black, deep sweet | Premium fresh (airfreight) |
| Fresh light/green | Green/amber, honeyed | Premium fresh |
| Dried whole | Size-graded, chewy | Retail snacking |
| Dried (ingredient) | For processing | Bakery & food industry |
Fresh figs: dark and light
Dark figs — purple to black skinned — are deeply sweet and visually striking, prized in premium fresh markets. Light/green figs have green to amber skin and a honeyed flavour. Both are delicate — they bruise and split easily — so careful harvesting at the right ripeness and gentle handling are essential.
Dried figs
Dried figs are graded by size and judged on uniform colour, correct moisture and freedom from insect damage. Whole dried figs serve retail snacking, while other grades feed bakery and food manufacturing. Dried figs are shelf-stable and shipped year-round.
Choosing the right type and form
For premium fresh programs, specify dark or light figs by market preference and plan airfreight; for shelf-stable retail or ingredients, choose dried by size grade. A good supplier handles fresh figs gently and grades dried figs tightly.
Frequently asked questions
What fig colours does Egypt grow?
Dark (purple/black) and light/green (green/amber) fresh figs.
Why are figs handled so gently?
Fresh figs bruise and split easily, so careful harvesting and handling are essential.
How are dried figs graded?
By size, with checks on colour, moisture and freedom from insect damage.
What are dried figs used for?
Retail snacking and bakery/food manufacturing.
Under what HS code are figs traded?
Both fresh and dried figs under HS 0804.20.
How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Fig Varieties: Dark, Light & Dried.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-fig-varieties/
Sources
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture; industry references — fig types and dried forms.
- Trade references — EU and Gulf demand for fresh and dried figs.
This page is part of our Egyptian Figs Export Guide hub.
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