Retail Sales of Indonesian Date Fruit Show a Negative Trend YoY

In 2023, the retail sales of Indonesian dates showed a negative trend ranging 4-8% less YoY. Traditionally, the sales and consumption of dates in Indonesia are higher during Ramadan. In this period, retail sales of dates reach 80% of total annual sales. This year, Ramadan will last from the end of March to late April, and exports have started since the beginning of the year.