In 2023, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iran were the leading contributors to global dates production, with Saudi Arabia at the forefront with a share of 18.69%. Over the past year, Saudi Arabia saw an increase of 3.06%, while Egypt's growth was moderate at 0.37%. Significant declines were noted in Iraq and Kuwait. Emerging trends include strong growth in production from Jordan and Namibia, while Myanmar and Spain experienced notable declines. The five-year CAGR remains positive for key producers, indicating a steady increase in production.
Future trends to watch include the potential for increased production capacity in emerging markets and technological advancements improving yield efficiency. Additionally, climate change impacts and shifts in agricultural policies might impact production levels across leading countries. Monitoring these factors will be critical in understanding the evolving dynamics of the global dates market.
Top countries in Dates Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Saudi Arabia | 18.69 | 2023 | +3.43% | +3.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Egypt | 17.93 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iran | 14.33 | 2023 | +1.11% | +1.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Algeria | 12.89 | 2023 | +0.97% | +0.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iraq | 6.73 | 2023 | -0.5% | -0.56% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Pakistan | 4.9 | 2023 | -1.14% | -1.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Oman | 4.36 | 2023 | +1.04% | +0.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Arab Emirates | 3.98 | 2023 | 0% | +0.52% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Tunisia | 3.73 | 2023 | +2.48% | +1.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 China | 1.8 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.25% | View data |
