Period 2007-2018
Global Date Market Overview |
Market Overview
The global date market revenue amounted to $
in 2018, picking up by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of % year-to-year. In that year, the global date market reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, date production amounted to $ in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, date production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of % year-to-year. The global date production peaked at $ in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The countries with the highest volumes of date production in 2018 were Egypt ( tonnes), Saudi Arabia ( tonnes) and Iran ( tonnes), together accounting for % of global production. Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Libya and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further %.
From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of date production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Algeria, while date production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In 2018, the global average date yield amounted to tonne per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when yield increased by % year-to-year. The global date yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
Global date harvested area totaled ha in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the date harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of % year-to-year. The global date harvested area peaked at ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.
in 2018, picking up by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of % year-to-year. In that year, the global date market reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.In value terms, date production amounted to $
in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, date production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of % year-to-year. The global date production peaked at $ in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.The countries with the highest volumes of date production in 2018 were Egypt (
tonnes), Saudi Arabia ( tonnes) and Iran ( tonnes), together accounting for % of global production. Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Libya and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further %.From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of date production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Algeria, while date production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In 2018, the global average date yield amounted to
tonne per ha, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when yield increased by % year-to-year. The global date yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.Global date harvested area totaled
ha in 2018, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the date harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of % year-to-year. The global date harvested area peaked at ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, harvested area remained at a lower figure.Consumption
In 2018, the amount of dates consumed worldwide stood at tonnes, shrinking by -% against the previous year. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when consumption volume increased by % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global date consumption reached its peak figure volume at tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.
The global date market revenue amounted to $ in 2018, going up by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. In that year, the global date market reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.
tonnes, shrinking by -% against the previous year. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when consumption volume increased by % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global date consumption reached its peak figure volume at tonnes in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.The global date market revenue amounted to $
in 2018, going up by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. In that year, the global date market reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of date consumption in 2018 were Egypt ( tonnes), Saudi Arabia ( tonnes) and Algeria ( tonnes), together comprising % of global consumption. These countries were followed by Iran, Sudan, Oman, Iraq, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Libya, India and Morocco, which together accounted for a further %.
From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of date consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by India, while date consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest date markets worldwide were Egypt ($), Algeria ($) and Saudi Arabia ($), together comprising % of the global market. Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Oman, Morocco, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Libya and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further %.
Among the main consuming countries, India experienced the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while date market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In 2018, the highest levels of date per capita consumption was registered in Oman ( kg per person), followed by Saudi Arabia ( kg per person), the United Arab Emirates ( kg per person) and Libya ( kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of date was estimated at kg per person.
From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of the date per capita consumption in Oman stood at -%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Saudi Arabia (-% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-% per year).
tonnes), Saudi Arabia ( tonnes) and Algeria ( tonnes), together comprising % of global consumption. These countries were followed by Iran, Sudan, Oman, Iraq, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Libya, India and Morocco, which together accounted for a further %.From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of date consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by India, while date consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest date markets worldwide were Egypt ($
), Algeria ($) and Saudi Arabia ($), together comprising % of the global market. Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Oman, Morocco, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Libya and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further %.Among the main consuming countries, India experienced the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while date market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In 2018, the highest levels of date per capita consumption was registered in Oman (
kg per person), followed by Saudi Arabia ( kg per person), the United Arab Emirates ( kg per person) and Libya ( kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of date was estimated at kg per person.From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of the date per capita consumption in Oman stood at -
%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Saudi Arabia (-% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-% per year).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 2018 to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from 2018 to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
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