Dates Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Dates Market Report is Segmented by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa. The Report Provides A Detailed Analysis of Production (volume), Consumption (value and Volume), Import (value and Volume), Export (value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis. The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts Regarding Volume (metric Tons) and Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Dates Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Date Market Size

Date Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Market Size (2025) USD 15.98 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 18.76 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.27 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Middle-East and Africa

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Date Market Analysis

The Date Market size is estimated at USD 15.98 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 18.76 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.27% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Dates have surged in popularity as a natural sweetener, a nutritious snack, and a healthier alternative to processed sugars. They're commonly found in energy bars, smoothies, and various health foods. In many Middle Eastern and North African cuisines, dates play a pivotal role, featuring in both savory and sweet dishes. Their appeal is expanding in Western markets, especially for baking and snacking. Furthermore, during Ramadan, dates hold a special significance, being a staple food and widely consumed by Muslim communities globally, leading to pronounced seasonal demand spikes. 
  • The MENA region and South Asia dominate global date production, with Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE, and Tunisia leading the pack. For instance, according to FAOSTAT, date production in Egypt was 1.6 million metric tons in 2019, which increased by 1.7 million metric tons in 2022. These nations enjoy optimal growing conditions, characterized by arid climates and abundant sunlight. Globally, numerous date varieties boast distinct characteristics, with Medjool, Deglet Noor, Barhi, and Ajwa being among the most sought-after. Besides, in the Asia Pacific, India and Indonesia stand out as major dates importers. According to ITC TradeMap data, India's date imports increased from 439,477 metric tons in 2022 to 491,015 metric tons in 2023.
  • Furthermore, to cater to international date demand, government initiatives have ramped up, signaling a bullish market outlook during the forecast period. For instance, in 2022, the National Center for Palms and Date unveiled the 'Saudi Dates Innovative Platform', a B2B electronic marketplace enabling global buyers to purchase dates in bulk directly from Saudi sellers.

Date Market News

  • July 2023: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund established a new company Al Madinah Heritage Company (MHC) to develop and boost the production of Ajwa dates in the Madinah region as part of efforts to further enhance the kingdom's food and agriculture industry.
  • April 2022: The National Center for Palms and Dates has officially launched the 'Saudidates' platform, an innovative, convenient, and efficient business-to-business electronic market where buyers across the globe can buy dates in bulk from sellers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Date Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Increasing Imports Owing to Growing Consumption
    • 4.2.2 Growing Initiatives and the Innovations in Dates Production
    • 4.2.3 Rising Awareness on Health Benefits
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Lack of Cultivars and Infrastructure in the Major Producing Countries
    • 4.3.2 Threats and Risks of Pest and Fungal Sickness
  • 4.4 Value Chain Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Value Chain Overview
    • 4.4.2 Price Markups in the Value Chain
    • 4.4.3 Stakeholders in the Value Chain

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Geography (Production Analysis by Volume, Consumption Analysis by Volume and Value, Import Market Analysis by Volume and Value, Export Market Analysis by Volume and Value, and Price Trend Analysis)
    • 5.1.1 North America
    • 5.1.1.1 United States
    • 5.1.1.2 Canada
    • 5.1.2 Europe
    • 5.1.2.1 Germany
    • 5.1.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.1.2.3 France
    • 5.1.2.4 Netherlands
    • 5.1.2.5 Italy
    • 5.1.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.1.3.1 India
    • 5.1.3.2 Indonesia
    • 5.1.3.3 Malaysia
    • 5.1.3.4 Pakistan
    • 5.1.4 South America
    • 5.1.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.1.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.1.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.1.5.1 Unites Arab Emirates
    • 5.1.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.1.5.3 Oman
    • 5.1.5.4 Egypt
    • 5.1.5.5 Morocco

6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Date Industry Segmentation

Dates are fruits from the date palm tree, which grows in many tropical regions, has a long shelf life, and can be eaten fresh or dried. The Dates Market is Segmented by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa. The report provides a detailed analysis of production (volume), consumption (value and volume), Import (value and volume), Export (value and volume), and price trend analysis. The report offers the market size and forecasts regarding volume in (metric tons) and value in (USD) for all the above segments.

Geography (Production Analysis by Volume, Consumption Analysis by Volume and Value, Import Market Analysis by Volume and Value, Export Market Analysis by Volume and Value, and Price Trend Analysis) North America United States
Canada
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Netherlands
Italy
Asia-Pacific India
Indonesia
Malaysia
Pakistan
South America Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa Unites Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Oman
Egypt
Morocco
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Date Market Research Faqs

How big is the Date Market?

The Date Market size is expected to reach USD 15.98 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.27% to reach USD 18.76 billion by 2030.

What is the current Date Market size?

In 2025, the Date Market size is expected to reach USD 15.98 billion.

Which is the fastest growing region in Date Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Date Market?

In 2025, the Middle-East and Africa accounts for the largest market share in Date Market.

What years does this Date Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Date Market size was estimated at USD 15.46 billion. The report covers the Date Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Date Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Date Market Research

Mordor Intelligence provides a comprehensive analysis of the date market, utilizing our extensive expertise in the dried fruit industry. Our detailed report examines various segments, including premium dates, medjool dates, and deglet noor dates. It also covers value-added products such as date syrup, date sugar, and date paste. The analysis includes the growing healthy snack industry segment, where organic dates and processed dates are gaining significance as natural sweeteners.

Stakeholders across the date industry benefit from our thorough examination of market dynamics, particularly in middle eastern date producing regions. The report provides valuable insights into emerging trends in date powder applications, table date consumption, and the expanding date snack category. Our comprehensive research, available as an easy-to-download report PDF, includes a detailed analysis of the dried fruit market, date palm market, and the growing demand for fresh dates in the healthy snack market. The report also explores opportunities in the natural sweetener market and date syrup market, offering strategic guidance for industry participants.