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World - Dates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Date market

Date market: enjoy newly released information empowered by an Ai-driven business intelligence platform. Information include market size, market prices, trade, consumption, companies, production, imports, and exports. There is a split by country, including the Middle East, China, the U.K., Africa, EU, Russia, the U.S., and Latin America. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the dashboards.

Date - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1Egypt
2Saudi Arabia
3Iran
4Algeria
5Iraq

In value terms, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2021, together comprising 39% of the global market. Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, Tunisia, Sudan, India, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

Among the main consuming countries, India saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while date market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
Pakistan790813423-26.8%
United Arab Emirates982930954-1.4%
Algeria188110591172-21.1%
Saudi Arabia126111511201-2.4%
Iran121111991205-0.2%
Iraq162316071620-0.1%
Tunisia2332261424763.0%
Israel3656426340184.8%
Average1704169917571.6%
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There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($4,018 per ton), while Pakistan ($423 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
USD per ton
United Kingdom2882308630372.7%
United States2705277630195.6%
Germany2853286829381.5%
France316123032427-12.4%
Morocco1707209318724.7%
Indonesia172215521621-3.0%
Bangladesh1037118111163.7%
Turkey1059117711152.6%
Afghanistan904888896-0.4%
United Arab Emirates1418764805-24.7%
Yemen690644657-2.4%
India582621556-2.3%
Pakistan1352900210-60.6%
Average147413831296-6.2%
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Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($3,037 per ton), while Pakistan ($210 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date - Top Importers

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
billion USD
India0.20.20.221.0%
Morocco0.20.20.2-2.1%
France0.080.10.119.2%
United Arab Emirates0.10.10.1-0.9%
Germany0.070.090.0910.9%
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In value terms, the largest date importing markets worldwide were India ($240M), Morocco ($162M) and France ($112M), together accounting for 27% of global imports. The United Arab Emirates, Germany, the United States, the UK, Turkey, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Yemen and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Turkey recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
billion USD
Israel0.20.30.324.9%
Tunisia0.30.30.34.2%
Saudi Arabia0.20.20.21.9%
Iraq0.40.090.2-21.1%
United Arab Emirates0.10.20.23.9%
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In value terms, Israel ($317M), Tunisia ($285M) and Saudi Arabia ($239M) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 39% of global exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Israel saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for date worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2021 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Date - Top Companies

Chiquita Brands International, Inc., Dole Food Company, Inc., ENZAFRUIT NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, DOLE PHILIPPINES, INC., Dhm Holding Company, Inc, Sanya Haitangwan Jinong Planting & Breeding Farmer Specialty Cooperative, Coffee Plantations Development Enterprise, PREMIER FARMS PTY LTD, Henry Avocado Corporation, Gartnerhallen Sa, DAK LAK SEPTEMBER 2ND IMPORT - EXPORT LIMITED COMPANY, Xinjiang Guannong Fruit and Antler Group Co., Ltd., Chiquita Brands L.L.C., NEW ZEALAND APPLE LIMITED, Copefrut, S.A., Agrícola Famosa Ltda, TAGUM AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC., DEK Deutsche Extrakt Kaffee GmbH, MONTAGUE BROS. PTY. LTD., SEEKA LIMITED

Date - Product Coverage

  • HS 080410 - Fruit, edible; dates, fresh or dried

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global date market. 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.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 577 - Dates

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Kingdom Dates, Afridat, Al Barakah Dates Factory Llc, Elwadi Elgedid For Manufacturing And Trading (Biahmo), Amal Al Khair Dates Company, Pars Dried Fruits Company, Green Atlas Tree, Nadeed Al Washm Factory For Dates, Sharjah Dates Factory, Azaiez Dates

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY: 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) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY TYPE AND COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

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

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    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, by Country, 2022–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    9. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    10. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    11. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    12. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    13. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

  13. 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. Consumption, by Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    6. Market Size and Growth, by Type
    7. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type
    8. Exports and Growth, by Type
    9. Export Prices and Growth, by Type
    10. Production Volume and Growth
    11. Yield and Growth
    12. Exports and Growth
    13. Export Prices and Growth
    14. Market Size and Growth
    15. Per Capita Consumption
    16. Imports and Growth
    17. Import Prices
    18. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    19. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    20. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    21. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Harvested Area, by Country, 2024
    24. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield, by Country: 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    37. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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Eye 3051

Global date consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, declining by -X% against the previous year level.
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Global date exports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, picking up by +X% against the previous year level.
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Global date imports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, declining by -X% against the previous year level.
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