In 2023, Egypt led global date production with a value of $1.7546 billion, followed by Saudi Arabia at $1.6029 billion and Iran at $1.3005 billion. Notable growth rates in date production included the United States (+11.14%) and Mexico (+17.79%), while Iran saw a slight decline (-0.28%). Over the past five years, countries like Egypt and Algeria showed consistent annual growth, with Saudi Arabia showing notable strength.
Future trends to watch include rising production in non-traditional countries such as Mexico and the United States. Climate change impacts, technological advancements, and shifts in global demand could also reshape the date production landscape.
Top countries in Dates Gross Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand US Dollars PPP = 2004–2006 | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Egypt | 1,754,600 | 2023 | +1.96% | +2.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Saudi Arabia | 1,602,900 | 2023 | +2.54% | +4.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Iran | 1,300,500 | 2023 | +1.29% | -0.28% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Algeria | 1,211,400 | 2023 | +2.19% | +2.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Iraq | 714,430 | 2023 | -0.07% | +2.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Pakistan | 536,800 | 2023 | +1.07% | +4.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Oman | 374,660 | 2023 | +1.47% | +0.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Tunisia | 369,730 | 2023 | +5.17% | +4.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Arab Emirates | 341,490 | 2023 | +0.03% | +0.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Libya | 178,010 | 2023 | +0.97% | +0.43% | View data |
