Austria: Date Market Overview 2021

Date Market Size in Austria

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Austrian date market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Date Production in Austria

In value terms, date production reached $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2019, the average yield of dates in Austria amounted to X kg per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, approx. X ha of dates were harvested in Austria; stabilizing at the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area showed a relatively flat trend pattern.

Date Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of dates were exported from Austria; jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, date exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Slovenia (X tonnes) and the Czech Republic (X tonnes) were the main destinations of date exports from Austria, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, the Netherlands, Croatia, Italy and Greece, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Romania ($X) were the largest markets for date exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Romania (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average date export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a measured increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, date export price decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2018 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2019, date imports into Austria was estimated at X tonnes, increasing by X% against 2018. Overall, imports posted a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

In value terms, date imports expanded modestly to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Tunisia (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of date to Austria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, date imports from Tunisia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tonnes), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Israel (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tunisia stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Israel (+X% per year).

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of date to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Tunisia amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average date import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per tonne), while the price for Iran ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for dates in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of date consumption in 2019 were Egypt (1.6M tonnes), Saudi Arabia (1.4M tonnes) and Iran (1.2M tonnes), with a combined 42% share of global consumption. Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Libya and Tunisia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

What are the largest producers of dates in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of date production in 2019 were Egypt (1.6M tonnes), Saudi Arabia (1.5M tonnes) and Iran (1.3M tonnes), with a combined 46% share of global production. These countries were followed by Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, China, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and Libya, which together accounted for a further 43%.

What are the leading suppliers of dates to Austria?

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In value terms, Tunisia ($5.2M) constituted the largest supplier of date to Austria, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Israel ($1.7M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

What are the leading importers of dates from Austria?

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In value terms, the largest markets for date exported from Austria were Germany ($660K), Slovenia ($424K) and Romania ($251K), with a combined 54% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for dates in Austria?

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The average date export price stood at $5,455 per tonne in 2019, surging by 12% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dates in Austria?

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The average date import price stood at $3,597 per tonne in 2019, dropping by -3.3% against the previous year.