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Crop Overview: Egyptian garlic is distinguished by its pungent aroma and firm cloves rich in essential aromatic oils. Egypt exports two main types that cover all consumer needs in Europe and Russia, whether for fresh consumption (green garlic) or for storage (dry garlic).
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| الثوم الأبيض (البلدي) – White Garlic | Specifications : Characterized by large heads containing a large number of small cloves with a very strong flavor. Demand Highly requested in Russia and Eastern European countries for its traditional, strong taste and high durability in cold climates. Export Exported as "green" garlic (with its stalks/leaves) at the beginning of the season, or as "dry" garlic (heads only) later on. |
| الثوم الأحمر (البنفسجي) – Purple/Red Garlic | Specifications Characterized by large heads and huge cloves (similar to the Chinese variety), with an outer skin attractively striped with purple. Demand The preferred choice in Western Europe (Italy, France, Spain) for its aesthetic appearance and easy-to-peel large cloves. Advantages It has a very high dry matter content, making it ideal for long-distance sea freight. |
| Season Period | From February to August. |
| Export Specifications | Sizes 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+ mm according to the head diameter. Packaging Mesh Bags: 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg Cartons: 10 kg (for premium green and purple garlic) Pre-packing: 3 or 4 heads inside a small mesh bag tailored for supermarkets. |
