United Kingdom: Date Market Overview 2021

Date Market Size in the UK

The UK date market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2019, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Date Production in the UK

In value terms, date production surged to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Date production peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of dates in the UK was estimated at X kg per ha in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2018 figures. In general, 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.

The date harvested area in the UK stood at X ha in 2019, remaining relatively unchanged against 2018 figures. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Date Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2019, date exports from the UK dropped notably to X tonnes, with a decrease of -X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, date exports dropped significantly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Nigeria (X tonnes) were the main destinations of date exports from the UK, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for date exported from the UK were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Ireland ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Poland (+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

In 2019, the average date export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 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 external markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Nigeria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Date Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of dates, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2019: its volume 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, imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, date imports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Pakistan (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of date to the UK, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, date imports from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Israel (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Iran (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Pakistan amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+X% per year) and Iran (-X% per year).

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average date import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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. Algeria, Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Oman, China, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia and Libya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

What are the leading suppliers of dates to the UK?

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In value terms, Israel ($17M) constituted the largest supplier of date to the UK, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Pakistan ($7.5M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 8.4% share.

What are the leading importers of dates from the UK?

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In value terms, the Netherlands ($752K), Poland ($674K) and Ireland ($422K) constituted the largest markets for date exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 62% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for dates in the UK?

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The average date export price stood at $2,321 per tonne in 2019, rising by 11% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for dates in the UK?

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The average date import price stood at $2,882 per tonne in 2019, growing by 3.9% against the previous year.