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Tomatoes are bought by type and end-use: all-purpose round tomatoes for retail, sweet cherry and cocktail for premium, meaty plum/Roma for processing, vine/truss for the EU shelf — plus paste, concentrate and sun-dried for industry. Egypt grows across the whole range. This guide breaks down the main Egyptian tomato types and forms and how to match them to your buyers.
Quick answer: Egypt’s main fresh tomato types are round/globe (all-purpose), cherry/cocktail (sweet, high Brix), plum/Roma (meaty, for processing) and vine/truss (TOV, premium EU). Processed forms include paste/concentrate (double concentrate, 28–30% Brix), sun-dried and diced. Quality is judged on colour, firmness, size and Brix. Fresh trades under HS 0702.00, paste under HS 2002.90.
Table of Contents
Egyptian tomato types at a glance
| Type | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Round / globe | Firm, all-purpose | Gulf & regional retail |
| Cherry / cocktail | Small, sweet, high Brix | EU & premium retail |
| Plum / Roma | Meaty, low moisture, thick walls | Processing & fresh |
| Vine / truss (TOV) | Clusters on the vine, aromatic | EU retail premium |
| Beef / beefsteak | Large, fleshy | Foodservice & retail |
Round, beef and vine: the fresh staples
Round/globe tomatoes are the backbone of fresh exports — firm, uniform and all-purpose, ideal for Gulf and regional retail. Beefsteak serves foodservice with large, fleshy fruit, while vine/truss (TOV) — aromatic clusters left on the vine — commands a premium in EU retail.
Cherry, cocktail and plum
Cherry and cocktail tomatoes are small, sweet and high in Brix, popular in EU and premium retail and sold loose or in punnets. Plum/Roma tomatoes are meaty and low-moisture — excellent fresh and the preferred type for processing into paste and sauce.
Processed forms: paste, concentrate and sun-dried
Egypt’s tomato processing turns plum-type fruit into paste and concentrate (commonly double concentrate at 28–30% Brix, hot- or cold-break), sun-dried halves for the EU and specialty trade, and diced/peeled products. These ship year-round, independent of the fresh season.
Choosing the right type and form
For mainstream fresh retail, specify round; for premium, cherry/cocktail or vine; for processing or meaty fresh, plum/Roma; for industry, paste/concentrate by Brix and break type, or sun-dried. A good supplier matches type, form and grade to your program.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main Egyptian export tomato?
Round/globe for fresh retail, with cherry and plum also important, and plum the processing favourite.
Which tomato is best for processing?
Plum/Roma – meaty, low-moisture and high-yield for paste and sauce.
What is double concentrate?
Tomato paste concentrated to about 28-30% Brix, a common industrial specification.
Does Egypt export sun-dried tomatoes?
Yes – sun-dried halves for the EU and specialty markets.
Under what HS codes are tomatoes traded?
Fresh under HS 0702.00 and paste/concentrate under HS 2002.90.
How to cite this page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Tomato Varieties: Round, Cherry, Plum & Paste.” peitrade.com, 2026. https://peitrade.com/egyptian-tomato-varieties/
Sources
- Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture; industry references — tomato types and processed forms.
- CBI / USDA FAS — Gulf and EU demand by tomato type and processed product.
This page is part of our Egyptian Tomato Export Guide hub.
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