Middle East: Date Market 2024

Date Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern date market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The market value 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Date Production in the Middle East

In value terms, date production reached $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 relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Iraq (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

The average date yield amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the date yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. 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 the Middle East reduced modestly to X ha, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to date production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Date Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of dates, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase 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 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, date exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Iran was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Israel (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Iran ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Date Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, date imports in the Middle East declined slightly to X tons, with a decrease of X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, date imports totaled $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest importer of dates in the Middle East, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Yemen (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Oman (X%). The following importers - Lebanon (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (X%), Oman (X%), Turkey (X%), Qatar (X%), Yemen (X%) and Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Yemen, Kuwait and Oman increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dates in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, date imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong increase 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while Yemen ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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