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United Kingdom - Dates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Oct 6, 2024

In 2023, UK's Date Imports Surge to $77 Million

United Kingdom Date Imports

In 2023, approx. 24K tons of dates were imported into the UK; approximately reflecting 2022 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 26K tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, date imports totaled $77M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by -4.5% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $80M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.United Kingdom Date Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Date in United Kingdom (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Israel10.214.312.915.415.614.816.620.625.121.824.0
JordanN/AN/A0.31.00.91.21.34.65.74.17.2
Tunisia4.65.55.45.94.95.85.35.56.76.67.0
United Arab Emirates1.13.02.01.71.70.60.93.35.16.56.8
United States1.21.55.06.15.47.66.05.95.46.15.3
Saudi Arabia1.92.72.92.03.83.43.85.47.25.34.9
Palestine1.41.32.22.93.03.83.44.95.63.74.0
Pakistan3.56.56.64.38.19.47.48.27.35.13.7
Iran4.64.04.45.63.73.52.61.82.32.01.5
Others10.013.211.211.211.313.316.717.310.110.812.4
Total38.552.152.956.158.263.563.877.580.571.976.9

Imports by Country

the United Arab Emirates (4.2K tons), Israel (4K tons) and Pakistan (3.2K tons) were the main suppliers of date imports to the UK, together comprising 47% of total imports. Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iran, the United States and Palestine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +85.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($24M) constituted the largest supplier of dates to the UK, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($7.2M), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 9.1% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Israel stood at +8.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (+84.4% per year) and Tunisia (+4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the date price amounted to $3,183 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), picking up by 6.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Palestine ($6,676 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($1,148 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the date market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

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    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
    12. Exports and Growth, by Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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