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Guava is bought by flesh colour and form: fragrant white-flesh fruit for the fresh trade, sweeter pink/red-flesh for fresh and juice, and frozen pulp or halves for processing. Egypt’s mainstay is the aromatic white-flesh guava. This guide breaks down the main Egyptian guava types and forms and how to match them to your buyers.
Quick answer: Egypt’s main export guava is the white-flesh (Balady) type — green-yellow skin, white aromatic flesh. Pink/red-flesh guava is sweeter and popular for juice. Both are sold fresh, and as frozen halves, pulp and purée for processing. Quality is judged on aroma, colour and ripeness. Fresh guava trades under HS 0804.50, frozen under HS 0811.90.
Table of Contents
Egyptian guava types and forms
| Type / form | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| White-flesh (Balady) | Green-yellow skin, white aromatic flesh | Fresh retail (the mainstay) |
| Pink / red-flesh | Pink-red sweet flesh | Fresh & juice |
| Frozen halves | IQF deseeded halves | Processing & retail |
| Frozen pulp / purée | Seedless pulp, single-strength purée | Juice & food industry |
White-flesh guava: the aromatic mainstay
The white-flesh (Balady) guava is the heart of Egyptian guava exports: green-yellow skin and intensely fragrant white flesh, with strong cultural demand in the Gulf and growing appeal in Europe. It is graded by size and harvested at the right firmness for the journey, since guava softens quickly once ripe.
Pink / red-flesh guava
Pink or red-flesh guava is sweeter and brightly coloured, popular both fresh and as the basis for juice and pulp. It adds variety to a fresh program and is well suited to processing where colour and flavour carry into the finished product.
Frozen halves, pulp and purée
Egypt’s guava also moves as frozen product: deseeded halves, seedless pulp and single-strength purée for the juice and food-processing industry. These are shelf-stable when frozen and supply the year-round market, independent of the fresh season.
Choosing the right type for your market
For fresh retail (especially the Gulf), specify white-flesh guava by size; for sweeter fresh or juice, pink/red; for processing, frozen pulp/purée or halves. Then agree grade, ripeness and pack. A good supplier will match type and form to your program.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main Egyptian export guava?
The aromatic white-flesh (Balady) guava.
What is the difference between white and pink guava?
White-flesh is intensely aromatic; pink/red-flesh is sweeter and brightly coloured, often used for juice.
Does Egypt export frozen guava?
Yes – frozen halves, seedless pulp and puree for the juice and processing industry.
How is fresh guava graded?
By size/weight and count, with good aroma, colour and the correct firmness for shipping.
Under what HS codes is guava traded?
Fresh under HS 0804.50 and frozen under HS 0811.90.
How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Guava Varieties: White, Pink & Pulp.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-guava-varieties/
Sources
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture; industry references — guava types and product forms.
- CBI / USDA FAS — Gulf and EU demand for fresh and processed guava.
This page is part of our Egyptian Guava Export Guide hub.
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