Derived Products
Dried Date, Toffee Pudding, Frozen Date
HS Code
080410
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- United States Fresh Date market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for United States are summarized.
- 63 export partner companies and 30 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Date in United States.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 5 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Fresh Date Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United States
63 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Date in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Date export intelligence in United States, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 080410.
Scatter points are sampled from 5.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Date in United States
5 sampled Fresh Date transactions in United States include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Date sampled transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-01-22: 1.67 USD / kg, 2026-01-22: 1.78 USD / kg, 2026-01-01: 1.67 USD / kg, 2025-12-26: 3.31 USD / kg, 2025-12-22: 8.20 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | FRE** ***** ********* ****** **** **** | 1.67 USD / kg | (United States) | (Bangladesh) | |
| 2026-01-22 | FRE** ***** ********* ****** **** **** | 1.78 USD / kg | (United States) | (Bangladesh) | |
| 2026-01-01 | FRE** ***** ********* ********* ******** | 1.67 USD / kg | (United States) | (Bangladesh) | |
| 2025-12-26 | DAT** ****** *** ***** | 3.31 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-22 | DAT**** ******* | 8.20 USD / kg | (United States) | (Panama) |
Top Fresh Date Export Suppliers and Companies in United States
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 63 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Date in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food PackagingCrop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: RetailFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
United States Export Partner Coverage
63 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of United States 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 United States.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Date in United States (HS Code 080410)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Date export volume and value in United States to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,297,496 | 80,525,538 USD |
| 2023 | 13,011,262 | 73,857,404 USD |
| 2022 | 15,787,816 | 82,345,801 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Date Exports from United States (HS Code 080410) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Date exports from United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 3,059,467 | 21,381,655 USD |
| 2 | Australia | 3,798,099 | 18,920,792 USD |
| 3 | Mexico | 4,084,584 | 17,747,381 USD |
| 4 | Norway | 481,750 | 3,895,461 USD |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 607,993 | 3,679,640 USD |
Fresh Date Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United States: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
30 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Date in United States. 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 24.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Date in United States
5 sampled Fresh Date import transactions in United States 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 United States: 2026-03-09: 4.57 USD / kg, 2026-02-15: 1.88 USD / kg, 2026-01-20: 3.36 USD / kg, 2026-01-10: 3.41 USD / kg, 2026-01-10: 3.41 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | FRE** ******** ********** | 4.57 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-02-15 | DAT** | 1.88 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-20 | OF ***** ** ******* *** ** * * * ** ***** | 3.36 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-10 | DAT** | 3.41 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-10 | DAT** | 3.41 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Date Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in United States
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 30 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Date in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBeverage Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
United States Import Partner Coverage
30 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Date in United States.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Date importers, distributors, and buyer networks in United States.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Date in United States (HS Code 080410)
Track 2 years of Fresh Date import volume and value in United States to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33,889,599 | 98,827,073 USD |
| 2022 | 25,252,181 | 86,383,656 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Date to United States (HS Code 080410) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 5 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Date to United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 10,529,550 | 28,010,977 USD |
| 2 | Tunisia | 8,564,695 | 25,960,935 USD |
| 3 | Algeria | 5,637,567 | 14,995,404 USD |
| 4 | Israel | 3,623,984 | 12,353,111 USD |
| 5 | Saudi Arabia | 2,202,044 | 7,715,976 USD |
Fresh Date Wholesale Supplier Price Trends in United States
Track Fresh Date wholesale supplier price benchmarks and recent export price updates in United States.
Historical Fresh Date Wholesale Supplier Prices in United States (USD/kg)
Yearly average, lower, and upper Fresh Date wholesale prices with YoY changes provide benchmark data for supplier pricing and export competitiveness in United States.
Fresh Date yearly average wholesale prices in United States: 2021: 8.54 USD / kg, 2022: 9.19 USD / kg, 2023: 9.19 USD / kg, 2024: 9.91 USD / kg, 2025: 10.01 USD / kg, 2026: 10.40 USD / kg.
| Year | Average Unit Price | Lower Unit Price | Upper Unit Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8.54 USD / kg | 4.30 USD / kg | 13.36 USD / kg | - |
| 2022 | 9.19 USD / kg | 4.41 USD / kg | 15.32 USD / kg | - |
| 2023 | 9.19 USD / kg | 4.41 USD / kg | 13.48 USD / kg | - |
| 2024 | 9.91 USD / kg | 5.88 USD / kg | 13.48 USD / kg | - |
| 2025 | 10.01 USD / kg | 5.88 USD / kg | 12.01 USD / kg | - |
| 2026 | 10.40 USD / kg | 7.22 USD / kg | 14.03 USD / kg | - |
Latest Fresh Date Wholesale Export Price Updates in United States
Use the latest 5 updates to check current Fresh Date wholesale export price points and origin-level changes in United States.
Fresh Date latest wholesale updates by date in United States: 2026-04-01: 70.00 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 52.00 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 64.00 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 57.00 USD / kg, 2026-04-01: 68.02 USD / kg.
| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | Origin Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Dat*********** * ******* *********** ********** ****** **** ******** ** ** ******* ****** ******* ************ ******** ****** | 70.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Dat*********** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** * ** ******** ******* ****** ******** ****** | 52.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Dat*********** * ******* *********** ****** ***** ****** ******** ** ** ******* ****** ******* *** **** ******** ****** | 64.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Dat*********** * ******* ******* ****** **** ******** * ** ******** ******* ********* ******** ****** | 57.00 USD / kg | - | |
| 2026-04-01 | Dat*********** * ******* *********** ****** **** ******** ** ** ******* ****** ******* ******* ******** ****** | 68.02 USD / kg | - |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh date production in the United States is geographically limited to low-elevation desert areas of California and Arizona, with California’s Coachella Valley (Riverside County) historically central to the industry. USDA research describes a shift from historical Deglet Noor dominance toward Medjool as the dominant economic cultivar, with most U.S.-grown dates marketed for fresh consumption. In California, USDA AMS Marketing Order No. 987 governs quality/pack requirements for certain date varieties grown in Riverside County, and comparable minimum grade requirements can apply to certain imported date shipments under USDA AMS Section 8e. A key structural vulnerability for U.S. fresh-date supply is dependence on irrigated desert agriculture supported by Colorado River deliveries and groundwater management in the Coachella Valley.
Market RoleDomestic producer with import supplementation (producer and importer)
Domestic RoleSpecialty desert fruit crop primarily marketed for fresh consumption and domestic distribution, with production concentrated in Southern California desert valleys and smaller production in Arizona desert areas.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityHarvest activity is concentrated in late summer to fall in the main California growing areas, while retail availability extends beyond harvest through refrigerated storage and imports. Farm-level calendars in the Coachella Valley show labor-intensive seasonal tasks (hand pollination, thinning, bunch management) followed by Medjool harvest beginning around September and finishing around October, with variety-specific variation.
Specification
Primary VarietyMedjool
Secondary Variety
- Deglet Noor
- Barhi
- Zahidi
- Halawy
- Khadrawy
Physical Attributes
- Medjool: large, soft/chewy texture; commonly marketed as a premium fresh/snacking date
- Deglet Noor: generally firmer and often positioned for baking/cooking uses
- Quality assessment commonly focuses on size, maturity, defects, and damage (as reflected in marketing-order/grade frameworks)
Grades
- Modified U.S. Grade B minimum applies to certain imported date shipments subject to USDA AMS Section 8e (dates in retail packages and dates for packaging, with specified exemptions).
Packaging
- Retail packages (whole or pitted dates) and bulk containers for repacking/packaging (as defined for USDA AMS Section 8e inspection purposes).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard operations (hand pollination and bunch management) → harvest → sorting/grading → packing → refrigerated storage (common for fresh Medjool handling) → domestic distribution and retail
- Imported dates (bulk or retail packs) → customs/FDA/USDA entry processes (as applicable) → USDA AMS Section 8e inspection where applicable → importer/repacker distribution
Temperature
- Producers describe refrigeration of packed dates to preserve quality post-harvest for direct sales and distribution.
- Cool, dry storage and moisture control are key to limiting spoilage and quality degradation for high-moisture "fresh" date presentations.
Shelf Life
- Dates are commonly described as relatively shelf-stable compared with many fresh fruits, supporting broader distribution beyond the harvest window when storage is well managed.
Freight IntensityLow
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Water Supply HighU.S. fresh-date production is concentrated in desert valleys (notably the Coachella Valley) where agriculture depends on irrigation supported by Colorado River deliveries and groundwater management; drought and water-supply constraints can directly reduce production volume and disrupt pack-out quality.Prioritize suppliers with documented water-management practices (metered delivery, micro-irrigation, basin sustainability participation) and diversify sourcing across California and Arizona growing regions and import channels.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImported date shipments intended for human consumption can be subject to USDA AMS Section 8e inspection and minimum grade/maturity requirements, with exemptions and form-based distinctions (e.g., retail packages vs. processing). Non-compliance can delay clearance or require reconditioning/relabeling.Confirm whether Section 8e applies to the shipment form and weight, align product specs to the stated minimum grade requirements, and prepare inspection/certification paperwork before arrival.
Documentation Gap MediumUSDA APHIS import conditions differ by commodity form: dried/cured dates may be generally admissible without APHIS permit/phytosanitary certificate, while fresh forms can be subject to commodity- and origin-specific requirements in ACIR. Misclassification of form or incomplete phytosanitary documentation can trigger holds or refusals.Validate commodity form (fresh vs. cured/dried; prepared/preserved vs. whole/pitted) and check USDA APHIS ACIR for the exact origin and presentation before contracting and shipping.
Food Safety MediumAs an imported food, dates (fresh or dried forms) remain subject to FDA import controls including Prior Notice and (where applicable) FSMA FSVP obligations; gaps in supplier verification, sanitation controls, or labeling can lead to detention or refusal.Maintain an FSVP program where required, ensure FDA Prior Notice filing discipline, and document supplier preventive controls, testing where appropriate, and labeling compliance.
Sustainability
- High dependence on irrigated desert agriculture in the Coachella Valley, including Colorado River deliveries and groundwater basin management
- Long-term drought risk in California affecting water availability planning for irrigated specialty crops
- Water-conservation and micro-irrigation adoption in Coachella Valley agriculture (efficiency and measurement emphasis)
Labor & Social
- Labor-intensive orchard operations (hand pollination and multi-pass harvest practices) concentrated in hot desert conditions, elevating worker availability and heat-exposure management importance
FAQ
Where are fresh dates primarily produced in the United States?USDA research describes U.S. date production as confined to low-elevation desert areas, centered historically in California’s Coachella Valley (Riverside County) with expansion into other desert valleys in California and Arizona.
Which varieties are most relevant for U.S. fresh-date supply and for California’s USDA marketing-order coverage?USDA research highlights Medjool and Deglet Noor as economically important in U.S. production, with Medjool becoming the dominant economic cultivar in newer plantings. Separately, USDA AMS Marketing Order No. 987 for Riverside County, California regulates specific varieties including Deglet Noor, Zahidi, Halawy, and Khadrawy.
Do imported dates face U.S. minimum grade requirements?Yes. USDA AMS states that imported date shipments over certain thresholds and intended for human consumption can be subject to Section 8e inspection, and that qualifying imports must meet stated minimum grade/maturity requirements (with defined exemptions such as small shipments and certain processing uses).
Are dried or cured dates treated differently than fresh dates for USDA APHIS plant health requirements?USDA APHIS states that dried/cured fruits including cured dates may be imported without an APHIS import permit or phytosanitary certificate (unless otherwise specified). For fresh forms, APHIS directs importers to confirm any commodity- and origin-specific requirements in its ACIR database.
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