In 2024, the global dates market remains led by Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with Egypt recording a demand of 1.59 million metric tons. Year-on-year variations in 2023 showed significant increases in countries such as Saudi Arabia (+3.34%), Jordan (+2.86%), and Kazakhstan (+3.34%). Conversely, some countries like Pakistan (-3.55%), China (-0.12%), and Yemen (-2.28%) experienced decreases in demand.
The five-year CAGR reveals moderate growth in key markets, with substantial contributions from emerging markets and stable demands in traditional leading nations.
Future trends to watch include increasing demand in non-traditional markets such as the United States and China, and potential supply chain pressures due to climatic changes affecting major producers like Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Top countries in Dates Demand by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Egypt | 1,590 | 2023 | +0.44% | +0.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Saudi Arabia | 1,490 | 2023 | +3.68% | +3.34% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Algeria | 1,080 | 2023 | +0.84% | +0.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Iran | 1,040 | 2023 | +0.97% | +0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 429 | 2023 | +1.42% | +0.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Iraq | 398 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.31% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Oman | 392 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Arab Emirates | 310 | 2023 | +0.65% | +1.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Pakistan | 288 | 2023 | -2.04% | -3.55% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Morocco | 223 | 2023 | +1.36% | +1.31% | View data |
