Dates market in Americas, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the dates market in the Americas saw substantial growth, with volume expanding from 55 395 t to 96 352 t and value rising from $164.7 million to $249.7 million. This surge was fueled by increasing health consciousness, which boosted demand for organic dates and natural sweeteners. New players entered the market focusing on sustainable farming, while product innovations like date-based snacks and syrups catered to evolving consumer preferences. Major companies, including Al Barakah Dates Factory, expanded their production and distribution networks, further supporting market expansion.

After peaking in 2021, market volume moderated to 82 660 t by 2023, though value recovered to $253.1 million. During this period, regulatory attention on food labeling and traceability intensified, with companies adopting blockchain and QR code technologies for transparency. Increased competition drove product diversification, and the growth of e-commerce platforms made premium dates more accessible to consumers. Supply chain disruptions in 2020 temporarily affected availability, but the rise of online sales helped maintain market resilience.

Throughout the full period, consumer preferences consistently shifted toward healthier snacking options, sustaining demand for raw and organic dates. Investments in sustainable and organic production methods continued, aligning with environmental concerns. The entry of new players and the launch of innovative date-based products kept the market dynamic, even as regulatory changes introduced new requirements for labeling and packaging.

Production dates in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dates, 2017-2020

World map of production of dates, 2017-2020

Dates production in the Americas has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 77,092 tonnes of dates, marking a solid 12.6% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 61.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 46,472 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 2.8%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 47.3% jump.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports dates from Americas

Exports in kind, t

Dates exports from the Americas have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 9,812 tonnes, reflecting a strong 10.8% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 1,254.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 138.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia (accounting for 9.3% of exports in volume), the Netherlands (1.9%), and Tunisia (1.0%) together absorbed 12.2% of total dates exports from the Americas, making them the primary destinations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Dates exports from the Americas have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached $24,446 thousand US dollars, showing a 4.5% year-over-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 206.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Australia (9.5% of exports in value), the Netherlands (2.5%), and the United Kingdom (1.2%) consistently served as the main destinations for dates exports from the Americas, together accounting for 13.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports dates to Americas

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, dates imports into the Americas have rebounded. In 2020, the region imported approximately 16,586 tonnes of dates, marking a strong 11.9% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 66.1%, equating to an annualized decline of 30.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 14,826 tonnes, with the largest drop occurring in 2018 at 69.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for dates imports into the Americas was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. Iran (21.0% of imports in volume), Tunisia (13.0%), and Saudi Arabia (7.8%) jointly represented 41.8% of total import flows, while many other countries accounted for the remaining 58.2%.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Dates imports into the Americas have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value stood at $95,606 thousand US dollars, indicating a 27.0% year-over-year uptick. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 69.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner portfolio for dates imports into the Americas in value terms was quite broad. Tunisia (13.5% of imports in value), Israel (9.5%), and Iran (9.5%) together represented only 32.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020