Period 2007-2018
Global Date Market Overview |
Market Overview
For the fourth year in a row, the global date market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 
% to $ in 2018. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, date production soared to $ in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
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 China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further %.
From 2007 to 2018, the biggest increases were in Algeria, while date production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The global average date yield stood at tonnes per ha in 2018, flattening at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of % y-o-y. The global yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
In 2018, approx. ha of dates were harvested worldwide; approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to date production reached the peak figure at ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.
% to $ in 2018. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.In value terms, date production soared to $
in 2018 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of % y-o-y. Over the period under review, global production reached the peak level in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.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 China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further %.From 2007 to 2018, the biggest increases were in Algeria, while date production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
The global average date yield stood at
tonnes per ha in 2018, flattening at the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of % y-o-y. The global yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain growth in years to come. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.In 2018, approx.
ha of dates were harvested worldwide; approximately equating the year before. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of % against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to date production reached the peak figure at ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.Consumption
For the fourth consecutive year, the global market recorded growth in consumption of dates, which increased by % to tonnes in 2018. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the consumption volume increased by % against the previous year. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume in 2018 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
The global date market value expanded notably 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
% to tonnes in 2018. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% from 2007 to 2018; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the consumption volume increased by % against the previous year. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume in 2018 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.The global date market value expanded notably 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue 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), with a combined % share of global consumption. Iran, Iraq, Sudan, India, Oman, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Libya and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting 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, Iraq ($), Egypt ($) and Algeria ($) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2018, with a combined % share of the global market. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Sudan, Oman, Pakistan, Libya, China, India and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further %.
In terms of the main consuming countries, India saw the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while date market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In 2018, the highest levels of date per capita consumption was registered in Oman ( kg per person), followed by Saudi Arabia ( kg per person), the United Arab Emirates ( kg per person) and Libya ( kg per person), while the world average per capita consumption of date was estimated at kg per person.
In Oman, date per capita consumption plunged by an average annual rate of -% over the period from 2007-2018. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Saudi Arabia (-% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-% per year).
tonnes), Saudi Arabia ( tonnes) and Algeria ( tonnes), with a combined % share of global consumption. Iran, Iraq, Sudan, India, Oman, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Libya and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further %.From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of date consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by India, while date consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Iraq ($
), Egypt ($) and Algeria ($) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2018, with a combined % share of the global market. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Sudan, Oman, Pakistan, Libya, China, India and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further %.In terms of the main consuming countries, India saw 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.In Oman, date per capita consumption plunged by an average annual rate of -
% over the period from 2007-2018. 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 retain its current trend pattern, 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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