Global Date Market
Market Overview
After seven years of growth, the global date market decreased by -
% to $ in . In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of % y-o-y. Global consumption peaked at $ in 2019, and then fell modestly in the following year.
In value terms, date production fell modestly to $ in estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by % y-o-y. Global production peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , production remained at a lower figure.
The countries with the highest volumes of date production in were Egypt ( tonnes), Saudi Arabia ( tonnes) and Iran ( tonnes), together comprising % of global production. These countries were followed by Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Libya, China and Morocco, which together accounted for a further %.
From 2007 to, the biggest increases were in Tunisia, while date production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The global average date yield fell to tonnes per ha in , waning by -% on 2019. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average date yield reached the maximum level at tonnes per ha in 2019, and then contracted modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
In, approx. ha of dates were harvested worldwide; with an increase of % on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of % year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to date production reached the peak figure in and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
% to $ in . In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of % y-o-y. Global consumption peaked at $ in 2019, and then fell modestly in the following year.In value terms, date production fell modestly to $
in estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by % y-o-y. Global production peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , production remained at a lower figure.The countries with the highest volumes of date production in
were Egypt ( tonnes), Saudi Arabia ( tonnes) and Iran ( tonnes), together comprising % of global production. These countries were followed by Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Libya, China and Morocco, which together accounted for a further %.From 2007 to
, the biggest increases were in Tunisia, while date production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.The global average date yield fell to
tonnes per ha in , waning by -% on 2019. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average date yield reached the maximum level at tonnes per ha in 2019, and then contracted modestly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.In
, approx. ha of dates were harvested worldwide; with an increase of % on the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of % year-to-year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to date production reached the peak figure in and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.Consumption
Global date consumption expanded to tonnes in , growing by % against 2019. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of % year-to-year. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the peak volume in and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
The global date market value fell slightly to $ in , remaining constant 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). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $ in 2019, and then shrank modestly in the following year.
tonnes in , growing by % against 2019. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of % year-to-year. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the peak volume in and is expected to retain growth in the near future.The global date market value fell slightly to $
in , remaining constant 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). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the market value increased by % year-to-year. Over the period under review, the global market attained the maximum level at $ in 2019, and then shrank modestly in the following year.Consumption By Country
The countries with the highest volumes of date consumption in were Egypt ( tonnes), Saudi Arabia ( tonnes) and Iran ( tonnes), with a combined % share of global consumption. Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, India, Morocco, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further %.
From 2007 to, the most notable rate of growth in terms of date consumption, amongst the key 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 ($), Iran ($) and Pakistan ($), together comprising % of the global market. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia, Oman, Morocco, India, the United Arab Emirates and Libya, which together accounted for a further %.
Among the main consuming countries, India saw the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while date market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The countries with the highest levels of date per capita consumption in were Oman ( kg per person), Saudi Arabia ( kg per person) and Libya ( kg per person).
From 2007 to, the most notable rate of growth in terms of date per capita consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by India, while date per capita consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
were Egypt ( tonnes), Saudi Arabia ( tonnes) and Iran ( tonnes), with a combined % share of global consumption. Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, India, Morocco, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further %.From 2007 to
, the most notable rate of growth in terms of date consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by India, while date consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.In value terms, the largest date markets worldwide were Egypt ($
), Iran ($) and Pakistan ($), together comprising % of the global market. These countries were followed by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Algeria, Sudan, Tunisia, Oman, Morocco, India, the United Arab Emirates and Libya, which together accounted for a further %.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.
The countries with the highest levels of date per capita consumption in
were Oman ( kg per person), Saudi Arabia ( kg per person) and Libya ( kg per person).From 2007 to
, the most notable rate of growth in terms of date per capita consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by India, while date per capita consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.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 retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
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