2021 Dates Report

The date palm global production encompasses an area of 1,092,104
hectares with a total production of 8,526,218 MT.
The leading producers of date palms globally are Egypt, Algeria, Iran, Saudi
Arabia, UAE, Iraq, Pakistan and Sudan.
The world's leading exporter of dates in terms of quantity is Iraq, followed
by Tunisia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
The global consumption of dates is forecasted to increase at a CAGR of 4.5%
over the 2020-2025 period.
The leading market in terms of consumption is Africa with a majority share
of 70%..
The rising trend for health and well-being, fueled by social media
platforms, has led to an increase in demand for healthy food products, such
as dates. As a result, the global date market is set for significant growth up
to 2025.