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Fresh Date Suppliers & Prices in France — Market Overview 2026

Derived Products
Dried Date, Frozen Date, Toffee Pudding
HS Code
080410
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • France Fresh Date market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
  • 0 sampled export transactions for France are summarized.
  • 0 export partner companies and 2 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Date in France.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-06-23.

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

0 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Date in France. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.

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

Analyze 2 years of Fresh Date export volume and value in France to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
YearVolumeValue
202314,736,47341,027,800 USD
202211,896,60532,451,770 USD

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

2 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Date in France. 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 75.0% of the full transaction dataset.

Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Date in France

5 sampled Fresh Date import transactions in France 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 France: 2026-04-17: 5.25 USD / kg, 2026-04-09: 5.13 USD / kg, 2026-04-08: 2.38 USD / kg, 2026-04-05: 4.60 USD / kg, 2026-04-05: 4.60 USD / kg.
DateReported ProductUnit PriceExporterImporterOrigin 
2026-04-17DAT**** ******* * ******5.25 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-04-09FRE** ******** **********5.13 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-04-08DAT**** ******* * ******2.38 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-04-05DAT**** ******* * ******4.60 USD / kg (-) (-)-
2026-04-05DAT**** ******* * ******4.60 USD / kg (-) (-)-

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

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 2 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Date in France. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(France)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
France Import Partner Coverage
2 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Date in France.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Date importers, distributors, and buyer networks in France.

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

Track 2 years of Fresh Date import volume and value in France to assess demand growth and market momentum.
YearVolumeValue
202347,099,593108,453,963 USD
202244,715,04496,095,384 USD

Fresh Date Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in France

Track Fresh Date wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in France.

Historical Fresh Date Wholesale Supplier Prices in France (USD/kg)

Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Date wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in France.
Fresh Date yearly average wholesale prices in France: 2021: 6.98 USD / kg, 2022: 11.74 USD / kg, 2023: 8.77 USD / kg, 2024: 9.06 USD / kg, 2025: 10.25 USD / kg, 2026: 12.85 USD / kg.
YearAverage Unit PriceLower Unit PriceUpper Unit PriceYoY Change
20216.98 USD / kg3.43 USD / kg13.92 USD / kg-
202211.74 USD / kg4.28 USD / kg13.92 USD / kg-
20238.77 USD / kg4.79 USD / kg13.27 USD / kg-
20249.06 USD / kg3.12 USD / kg15.43 USD / kg-
202510.25 USD / kg3.12 USD / kg15.41 USD / kg-
202612.85 USD / kg4.87 USD / kg16.10 USD / kg-

Latest Fresh Date Wholesale Export Price Updates in France

Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Date wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in France.
Fresh Date latest wholesale updates by date in France: 2026-06-01: 13.90 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 12.43 USD / kg, 2026-06-01: 12.72 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 12.91 USD / kg, 2026-05-01: 15.00 USD / kg.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD)Origin Country 
2026-06-01dat** ******* ****** *** * ******* *** ****** ****13.90 USD / kg-
2026-06-01dat** ******* ******* ****** ****** * ******* *********12.43 USD / kg-
2026-06-01dat** ***** ****** * ******* ******12.72 USD / kg-
2026-05-01DAT** ******* ****** * ******* ******12.91 USD / kg-
2026-05-01DAT** ******* ******* ****** ******* * ******* ****************15.00 USD / kg-

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Market

Fresh dates in France are a niche, premium fresh-fruit item supplied primarily through imports, while national trade statistics for HS/CN 080410 cover both fresh and dried dates. France is a net importer for dates overall, with major sourcing partners in North Africa and the Middle East. EU plant-health rules explicitly exempt date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera) from the phytosanitary certificate requirement for entry into the EU, shifting compliance emphasis toward customs formalities, marketing standards, traceability, and food-safety controls (notably pesticide-residue compliance). Retail availability of “fresh dates” is typically seasonal, with some French retailers listing short late-summer/autumn windows for fresh Barhi-type dates.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market (Net importer)
Domestic RoleDomestic consumption market supplied mainly by imports
SeasonalityFresh dates are typically marketed as a short seasonal import item in France (late summer to early winter depending on origin/variety and ripeness stage).

Specification

Primary VarietyBarhi (fresh-date retail offering)
Physical Attributes
  • High-moisture fruit with rapid ripening (quality can change quickly from firmer/yellow ‘khalal’ stage toward softer ‘rutab’ stage)
  • Bruising/handling sensitivity typical of high-moisture fresh fruit
Compositional Metrics
  • Moisture level and ripening stage are key quality determinants for fresh dates and directly affect shelf life
Packaging
  • Use of protective retail packs and (where applied) modified-atmosphere packaging to slow ripening and quality loss during chilled distribution

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Origin packhouse/selection → chilled transport (often expedited for ‘fresh’ dates) → French border/cargo handling (as applicable) → importer/wholesaler → retail/e-commerce distribution → consumer refrigerated storage
Temperature
  • Chilled storage is used to slow ripening and preserve quality for high-moisture fresh dates; temperature control is a key driver of arrival quality.
Atmosphere Control
  • Modified-atmosphere packaging (MAP) has been studied for extending Barhi-date shelf life (e.g., low O2 / elevated CO2 mixes) under refrigerated storage.
Shelf Life
  • Fresh Barhi dates at high-moisture stages have inherently shorter shelf life; rapid ripening increases shrink risk if cold-chain discipline breaks.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal

Risks

Food Safety HighNon-compliance with EU pesticide maximum residue levels (MRLs) can trigger border rejection, withdrawal, or enforcement action in France; this is a primary shipment-blocking risk for imported fresh fruit categories.Implement pre-shipment residue testing and supplier GAP controls aligned to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005/EU MRLs; keep complete spray records and lot traceability for rapid response to any control finding.
Quality MediumFresh dates (especially high-moisture stages such as Barhi at ‘khalal’) can ripen quickly and lose quality if temperature control breaks, increasing shrink and claims risk in French retail.Use validated chilled handling SOPs, minimize temperature excursions, and consider packaging strategies (e.g., MAP where appropriate) matched to target shelf-life and ripeness on arrival.
Regulatory Compliance MediumOrigin and labeling errors (including misleading origin claims) are a recurring enforcement focus in France’s fruit-and-vegetable channel controls; for certain origins (e.g., Israeli settlements), EU guidance requires specific origin indication to avoid misleading consumers.Run a label/claims compliance check for each origin scenario (including settlement-sensitive cases), maintain documentary traceability to supplier/lot, and align point-of-sale origin displays with invoice and customs records.
Logistics MediumFreight-capacity and rate volatility can materially affect landed cost for chilled/expedited fresh-date movements, potentially disrupting seasonal programs and retail pricing.Contract capacity ahead of peak windows, qualify alternate lanes (air vs. reefer where feasible), and pre-agree quality/ripeness specs and claims terms with suppliers and carriers.
Sustainability
  • Water stewardship and irrigation-pressure concerns linked to date cultivation in arid exporting regions supplying the French market (buyer due diligence theme; supplier-specific verification needed).
Labor & Social
  • Origin-related compliance and reputational sensitivity for dates sourced from Israeli settlements (origin indication must be specific and not misleading under EU guidance).

FAQ

Do fresh dates imported into France need a phytosanitary certificate for EU entry?For date fruits (Phoenix dactylifera), EU plant-health rules list an explicit exemption: a phytosanitary certificate is not required for their introduction into the EU under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 (Annex XI, Part C). Other controls (customs, food-safety, and marketing/label rules) can still apply.
What are the main compliance risks for fresh dates in the French market?The highest-impact risks are food-safety compliance (especially pesticide-residue limits under the EU MRL framework) and origin/labeling accuracy, which are both active enforcement areas in France’s fruit-and-vegetable supply chain controls.
Why is cold-chain management important for fresh dates sold in France?Fresh dates—particularly high-moisture types like Barhi sold at early ripening stages—can ripen quickly and lose quality if temperature control breaks. Research on Barhi dates shows that refrigerated storage and packaging approaches such as modified-atmosphere packaging can help preserve quality and extend shelf life.

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