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Dates market in Europe

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the dates market in Europe grew from 161.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 203.9 thousand tons in 2020. This significant increase was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which heightened consumer health awareness and boosted demand for nutritious snacks like dates. The accelerated shift to online shopping during this period further supported market expansion by enabling producers to reach a wider audience.

Following the peak in 2020, market volume moderated to 180.1 thousand tons by 2022 before rebounding to 208.1 thousand tons in 2023. The strong recovery in 2023 was partly fueled by peak demand for Egyptian dates during Ramadan, supported by improvements in their production quality and targeted promotional efforts, which enhanced their appeal in the European market.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production dates in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dates, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of dates, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's date production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Europe produced 14 571 tonnes of dates, marking a 3.8% increase compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 13 423 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 9.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 4.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.5%)	4.6%	3.8%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Europe's date production was valued at 812.1 million US dollars, showing relative stability compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 15.8%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 611.3 million US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 12.8%. The highest value occurred in 2019 at 814.7 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 33.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Europe in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.8%)	33.3%	(0.3%)	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dates from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Europe's date export volume was recorded at 28.3 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 44.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 44.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -18.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 41.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.9%)	41.7%	(44.5%)	(18.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland (accounting for 2.1% of exports in kind), Norway (1.3%), and Turkey (0.7%) were the main markets for Europe's date exports in kind. Together, these three countries represented 4.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's date export value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 202.2 million US dollars, equivalent to a solid advance of 21.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 46%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	17.1%	21.9%	13.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, Switzerland (representing 2.9% of exports in value terms), Norway (1.5%), and Turkey (0.6%) were the main buyers of dates from Europe. Together, these three countries comprised 5.0% of total exports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dates to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

Europe's date import volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 217.6 thousand tonnes, marking a year-on-year gain of 6.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 17.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest import level was recorded in 2018 at 184.2 thousand tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 0.2%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 10.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.2%)	10.5%	6.9%	5.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tunisia (accounting for 29.7% of imports in kind), Algeria (17.4%), and Iran (15.8%) stood out as the main sources for Europe's date imports in kind. Together, these three countries represented 62.9% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's date import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 583.5 million US dollars, representing a 16.5% advance compared with 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 27.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	2.3%	16.5%	8.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In the period 2017–2020, Tunisia (representing 28.0% of imports in value terms), Israel (18.9%), and Algeria (12.0%) were the largest suppliers of dates to Europe. Together, these three countries formed 59.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io