U.S.: Date Market 2024

Date Market Size in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. date market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Date Production in the U.S.

In value terms, date production reduced to $X in 2022. In general, the total production indicated a strong expansion 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, production increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Date production peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In 2022, the average date yield in the United States fell to X tons per ha, almost unchanged from 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average date 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 date harvested area in the United States expanded to X ha, increasing by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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 harvested area decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to date production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Date Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of dates decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, date exports shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main destinations of date exports from the United States, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and Australia ($X) were the largest markets for date exported from the United States worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average date export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Date Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of dates were imported into the United States; shrinking by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, date imports stood at $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main suppliers of date imports to the United States, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dates to the United States, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Mexico stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average date import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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