Yemen

The Dates Sector in Republic of Yemen

Date production reached approximately 66.8 thousand tons in 2023. Major Varieties • Hatemi • Haisani • Khadrawi • Local Tihama and Hadhramaut varieties • Dry and semi-dry varieties suitable for storage and transport Variety names may differ among governorates, highlighting the importance of creating a unified national registry of genetic resources and local varieties. Exports and Markets Yemeni exports remain modest relative to the country's agricultural potential and are mainly directed to: • Neighboring Gulf countries • Horn of Africa markets • Yemeni diaspora communities Challenges include: • Transportation • Refrigeration • Financing • Packaging • Consistent compliance with market standards Dry varieties enjoy stronger export prospects due to their transport and storage advantages.