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Fresh Date Germany Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Dried Date, Toffee Pudding, Frozen Date
HS Code
080410
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Germany Fresh Date market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 1 sampled export transactions for Germany are summarized.
  • 12 export partner companies and 1 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Date in Germany.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.

Fresh Date Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in Germany

12 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Date in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Date export intelligence in Germany, including 1 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080410.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Date in Germany

1 sampled Fresh Date transactions in Germany include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Date sampled transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2025-05-22: 2.15 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporter 
2025-05-22290******* * **** ***** ***** ***** ******** * ****2.15 USD / kg (Germany) (Pakistan)

Top Fresh Date Export Suppliers and Companies in Germany

Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 12 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Date in Germany. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-19
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood PackagingFishing AquacultureFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(Germany)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food PackagingBeverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Germany Export Partner Coverage
12 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of Germany export network depth for Fresh Date.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Date partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in Germany.

Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Date in Germany (HS Code 080410)

Analyze 3 years of Fresh Date export volume and value in Germany to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
20246,625,48327,193,213 USD
20236,351,67624,349,949 USD
20226,879,13626,061,922 USD

Top Destination Markets for Fresh Date Exports from Germany (HS Code 080410) in 2024

For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Date exports from Germany.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Austria725,3423,352,578.225 USD
2Switzerland441,3562,352,511.717 USD
3Netherlands678,5512,218,369.059 USD
4Belgium380,2871,306,481.922 USD
5Slovakia268,2921,275,695.775 USD

Fresh Date Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Germany: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners

1 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Date in Germany. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 33.3% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Date in Germany

5 sampled Fresh Date import transactions in Germany provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Date sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Germany: 2025-07-19: 3.09 USD / kg, 2025-07-19: 3.03 USD / kg, 2025-07-11: 2.14 USD / kg, 2025-07-11: 3.69 USD / kg, 2025-07-07: 2.92 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2025-07-19FRE** ***** ******** * *** *** ******* ** ********** ***** *** ** *** ****3.09 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-07-19FRE** ***** ******** * *** *** ******* ** ********** ***** *** ** *** ****3.03 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-07-11FRE** ***** ******** * *** *** ******* ** ********** ***** *** ** *** ****2.14 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-07-11FRE** ***** ******** * *** *** ******* ** ********** ***** *** ** *** ****3.69 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2025-07-07FRE** ***** ******** * *** *** ******* ** ********** ***** *** ** *** ****2.92 USD / kg (-) (-)-

Top Fresh Date Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Germany

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 1 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Date in Germany. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Germany)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-29
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Germany Import Partner Coverage
1 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Date in Germany.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Date importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Germany.

Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Date in Germany (HS Code 080410)

Track 3 years of Fresh Date import volume and value in Germany to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202418,384,08856,748,023 USD
202326,458,04076,717,214 USD
202226,565,37070,083,588 USD

Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Date to Germany (HS Code 080410) in 2024

For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Date to Germany.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Tunisia9,493,033.75326,221,590.996 USD
2Israel1,754,88410,737,995.642 USD
3Iran2,577,2926,259,532.839 USD
4Palestine851,5395,282,351.1 USD
5Turkiye1,109,7214,094,590.079 USD

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Germany is an import-dependent consumer market for fresh dates, with no meaningful domestic commercial production. Trade statistics for HS 080410 (dates, fresh or dried) indicate Germany relies heavily on imports, with Tunisia and Israel among the largest suppliers in 2023. Organic dates are a visible segment in Germany’s organic retail ecosystem, and CBI notes most organic dates sold in Germany are imported from Tunisia. Under the EU plant health regime, dates are listed among the fruits exempt from the general requirement for a phytosanitary certificate at EU entry, shifting compliance focus toward food safety, labeling, and (where applicable) organic import controls.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (net importer)
Domestic RoleRetail-focused consumer market (snack use), with a notable organic segment and specialist organic retail presence

Specification

Primary VarietyMedjool
Secondary Variety
  • Deglet Nour
Physical Attributes
  • Absence of insects/infestation, mould, fermentation, damage/defects, and foreign smell or taste is a common buyer requirement for dates sold in Europe.
Grades
  • Extra Class
  • Class I
  • Class II
Packaging
  • Bulk cartons with a polythene liner (commonly 5 kg or 10 kg) are typical for trade.
  • Retail packs commonly use small cartons or plastic trays; cluster/stem presentations are also used for some market segments.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Origin harvest & sorting → packing/conditioning → chilled transport → EU import & distribution → German retail (including organic specialist retail)
Temperature
  • Refrigerated storage is commonly used to preserve quality for higher-moisture date products; CBI notes 4–10°C storage guidance and quality issues at higher temperatures (e.g., syrup seepage).
Atmosphere Control
  • Vacuum packing and inert-atmosphere retail formats are used in parts of the European market to extend shelf life, depending on cultivar and moisture level.
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life varies materially by cultivar; CBI notes Medjool tends to have a shorter shelf life than Deglet Nour.
  • Some wholesalers use frozen storage for dates to extend storage life, depending on product format and market program.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Food Safety HighPesticide residue non-compliance or other food safety findings can trigger border actions and market withdrawals/recalls in Germany via EU official controls and RASFF, disrupting supply and damaging buyer relationships.Apply supplier approval plus pre-shipment testing aligned to EU MRLs (use the EU Pesticides Database) and run periodic checks against recent RASFF notifications for dates and comparable dried fruit categories.
Regulatory Compliance MediumFor organic dates, missing or incorrect TRACES electronic Certificate of Inspection (e-COI) can prevent release of the consignment for the EU market as organic, causing delays and commercial loss.Ensure e-COI creation/issuance workflows are agreed with the control body and that the importer verifies TRACES documentation completeness before shipment dispatch.
Regulatory Compliance MediumIncorrect or misleading origin indication for dates sourced from Israel and/or the occupied territories can trigger enforcement risk and reputational harm in Germany, particularly for retail programs sensitive to settlement provenance.Implement origin/territory verification and labeling checks against the European Commission’s interpretative notice and customer-specific labeling policies; keep auditable provenance records by lot.
Logistics MediumFresh dates are quality-sensitive; temperature excursions or transit delays can cause rapid texture and appearance deterioration and increase claims/rejections at receiving points in Germany.Define cultivar-specific receiving specs and temperature windows, use continuous temperature logging, and align lead times with retailer shelf-life requirements.
Sustainability
  • Organic integrity and fraud-prevention focus in Germany’s organic segment (documented organic import controls via TRACES e-COI).
  • Conflict-sensitive sourcing and consumer/retailer scrutiny for origin claims when dates are sourced from Israel and/or the occupied Palestinian territories.
Labor & Social
  • Controversial history relevant to this market: EU-origin labeling sensitivity for goods from territories occupied by Israel since 1967 and settlement provenance (including for products such as dates), creating heightened reputational and compliance scrutiny for German buyers and retailers.
Standards
  • Food safety certification is widely expected by European importers (CBI notes it has become a must for almost all European food importers); buyers may require GFSI-recognised schemes depending on channel and retailer.

FAQ

Does Germany (EU) require a phytosanitary certificate for imported dates?EU plant health guidance lists dates among the fruits exempt from the general requirement for a phytosanitary certificate when entering the EU. Importers still need to meet EU customs and food safety requirements, and additional documentation applies if the product is marketed as organic.
Which countries supply most of Germany’s date imports?UN Comtrade data (via the World Bank WITS portal) for HS 080410 (dates, fresh or dried) shows Tunisia and Israel among the leading suppliers to Germany in 2023, followed by origins including Iran, France and the Occupied Palestinian Territory. This HS code combines fresh and dried dates, so it is an indicator of overall date sourcing rather than fresh-only trade.
What extra documentation is needed to import dates as organic into Germany?The European Commission states that all organic products imported into the EU must have an electronic Certificate of Inspection (e-COI) administered through TRACES. Without the appropriate e-COI, the goods will not be released at the port/point of arrival for the EU market as organic.

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