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Stone fruit covers four related fruits, each chosen by type and grade: golden apricots, fuzzy peaches, smooth nectarines and sweet plums. Egypt grows all four, with apricots the flagship. This guide breaks down Egyptian stone-fruit types and grades and how to match them to your buyers.
Quick answer: Egyptian stone fruit comprises apricots (small, golden, sweet-tart; the lead crop), peaches (fuzzy-skinned, juicy), nectarines (smooth-skinned, firm-juicy) and plums (dark, red or yellow, sweet). All are judged on size, colour, firmness at the right maturity and good sugar (Brix). HS: apricots 0809.10, peaches/nectarines 0809.30, plums 0809.40.
Table of Contents
Stone fruit types at a glance
| Fruit | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Apricot | Small, golden, sweet-tart | Egypt’s lead stone fruit; opens season |
| Peach | Fuzzy skin, juicy | Yellow and white types |
| Nectarine | Smooth skin, firm-juicy | A smooth-skinned peach |
| Plum | Dark/red/yellow, sweet | Several colours |
Apricots: the flagship
Apricots are Egypt’s leading stone fruit — small, golden and sweet-tart — and typically open the stone-fruit season. They are prized fresh and also feed drying and processing. Quality rests on even colour, firmness and good flavour.
Peaches and nectarines
Peaches (fuzzy-skinned) and nectarines (smooth-skinned) are closely related, in yellow and white-fleshed types. Both are judged on size, colour, firmness at harvest maturity and sugar. They are juicy and bruise easily, so careful handling is essential.
Plums
Plums come in dark, red and yellow types, sweet and firm. They travel comparatively well among stone fruits but still need care and the right maturity.
Choosing the right fruit and grade
Specify the fruit and size/colour grade for your market, and agree harvest maturity to match transit (firmer for sea, riper for premium airfreight). A good supplier picks at the right stage and grades tightly.
Frequently asked questions
What is Egypt’s main stone fruit?
Apricots – the lead crop, typically opening the season.
What is the difference between a peach and a nectarine?
Nectarines are essentially smooth-skinned peaches; both come in yellow and white types.
How is stone fruit graded?
By size and colour, with firmness at the right maturity and good sugar (Brix).
Which stone fruit travels best?
Plums are comparatively robust, but all stone fruit needs careful handling.
What HS codes apply?
Apricots 0809.10; peaches/nectarines 0809.30; plums 0809.40.
How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Stone Fruit Varieties: Apricot, Peach, Nectarine & Plum.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-stone-fruit-varieties/
Sources
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture; industry references — stone-fruit types and grades.
- Trade references — EU, Gulf and Russian demand by fruit.
This page is part of our Egyptian Stone Fruit Export Guide hub.
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