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Dates market in Mali

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the dates market in Mali expanded steadily in volume, rising from 6 790 t to 9 913 t. This growth occurred despite ongoing challenges such as natural disasters and insecurity in northern regions, which affected food access and availability. The market's resilience was evident as it continued to grow through these persistent security concerns.

In 2022, the market volume fell sharply to 7 575 t. This decline was primarily driven by a regional embargo imposed by ECOWAS and UEMOA, which blocked Mali's access to key supply ports and disrupted imports of agricultural inputs and food products. Additionally, soaring global prices for agricultural inputs linked to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict further strained production. By 2023, the market partially recovered to 8 305 t, supported by government efforts through the Supreme Council for Agriculture to introduce new technologies and sustain farmers, while state-owned companies like the Malian Textile Development Company (CMDT) adapted their strategies in response to the ongoing challenges.

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 Mali
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mali in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mali in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mali in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mali in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mali by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mali in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mali in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mali in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mali, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mali by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Mali

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

Mali's date production reached 846.5 tonnes in 2020, representing a significant 26.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 28.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production remained unchanged from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.8%	-	26.3%	8.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Mali's date production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 185.9 thousand US dollars, which is 63.3% higher than the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 51.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 111.8 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Mali in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.0%)	1.8%	63.3%	14.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dates from Mali

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. From 2017 to 2019, exports varied by a factor of 3.2 between the highest and lowest points. In 2020, date exports from Mali amounted to 922 tonnes, indicating a substantial 12.3% year-over-year decline. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 1 052 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 86.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	71.2%	86.2%	(12.3%)	40.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Côte d'Ivoire and Senegal were the primary export destinations for dates in kind, together accounting for 99.2% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Mali's date export value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 203 thousand US dollars, marking a robust 13.3% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value surged by 228.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 48.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.0%	89.5%	13.3%	48.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire (with 63.4% of total flows) and Senegal (36.1%) together accounted for 99.5% of total exports in value terms, while other partners made up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dates to Mali

Imports in kind, t

Mali's date import volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 8 561 tonnes, representing a strong 17.5% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume grew by 43.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.3%	8.9%	17.5%	12.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical pattern of imports in kind showed a strong reliance on Algeria, which absorbed 96.5% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Mali's date import value increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 1 256 thousand US dollars, constituting a substantial 18.5% increase over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 62.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 17.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.0%	2.9%	18.5%	17.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Algeria was the dominant source for date imports to Mali in value terms, accounting for 86.5% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io