MENA: Date Market 2024

Date Market Size in MENA

The MENA's date market totaled $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Date Production in MENA

In value terms, date production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Egypt (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iran (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Algeria, Iraq, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Libya and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average date yield reached X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of dates production in MENA fell to X ha, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Date Exports

Exports in MENA

Date exports reached X tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, date exports reduced to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons), distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Israel (X tons) represented the largest exporters of dates, together constituting X% of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest date supplying countries in MENA were Saudi Arabia ($X), Iran ($X) and Tunisia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Israel, Algeria and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Algeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, date imports in MENA dropped to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, date imports stood at $X in 2022. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest importer of dates in MENA, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Morocco (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%) and Yemen (X%). Kuwait (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kuwait (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest date importing markets in MENA were Morocco ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Kuwait, Yemen, Oman and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, date import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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