Dates market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The dates market in Northern America expanded significantly from 47 932 t in 2018 to 84 113 t in 2021. This growth was fueled by rising consumer demand for organic and natural dates, supported by a shift towards healthy snacking and natural sweeteners. The expansion of e-commerce platforms facilitated greater access to premium date products, while major players like Best Food Company LLC and Natural Delights contributed to market activity.

After reaching a peak in 2021, the market volume decreased to 79 380 t in 2022 and further to 71 565 t in 2023. This contraction occurred despite ongoing health awareness and the incorporation of dates into functional foods, indicating a market correction following the earlier rapid expansion.

Production dates in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of dates, 2017-2020

World map of production of dates, 2017-2020

Dates production in Northern America has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 56 790 tonnes of dates were produced, marking a 2.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 44.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 37 240 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.2%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with production rising by 49.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of dates production in Northern America has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 129.3 million US dollars, a 1.3% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 40.5%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 12.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 81.1 million US dollars, which experienced the largest decline of 11.9%. The most significant increase was in 2019, with a 57.4% rise.

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

Exports dates from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Northern America's volume of dates exports declined. In 2020, exports totaled 710 tonnes, a 25.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 11.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.7%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 950 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 23.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the buyer portfolio for dates from Northern America was diverse. Tunisia accounted for 7.2% of exports in kind, Israel for 1.6%, and Germany for 0.9%, together contributing only 9.6% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Following two years of increase, Northern America's dates exports declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 616 thousand US dollars, down by 25.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 176 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 30.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Tunisia, Israel, and India were the leading destinations for exports in value terms. Tunisia accounted for 4.7% of exports, Israel for 1.0%, and India for 0.5%, together representing 6.2% of total flows.

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

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

Imports dates to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

The market showed volatility during these years. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 11 458 tonnes, while the highest was in 2017, resulting in a 3.9-fold gap between these two years. In 2020, imports to Northern America stood at 13 245 tonnes, reflecting a 15.3% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 74.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Iran, Tunisia, and Algeria were the key partners for imports in kind of dates to Northern America. Iran accounted for 30.5% of imports, Tunisia for 12.1%, and Algeria for 9.0%, jointly representing 51.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Dates imports to Northern America have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 59 568 thousand US dollars, indicating a solid gain of 17.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 28.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 8.8%.

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

The market base for imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad. Israel accounted for 12.9% of imports, Tunisia for 12.5%, and Iran for 12.4%, together representing 37.8% of total flows. The remaining 62.2% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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