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Saudi Arabia Leads Global Date Exports for Fourth Consecutive Year

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has retained its position as the world’s leading exporter of dates by value for the fourth consecutive year, with 2025 exports reaching SAR1.938 billion, according to data from the International Trade Centre, in a milestone reflecting the sector’s growing contribution to agricultural GDP under Saudi Vision 2030. National Center for […]

Conferences

International Dates Council Holds Workshop in Tunisia to Explore Date Marketing and New Global Markets

September 30, 2026

Partnerships

HRH Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Discusses Azerbaijan’s Membership in the International Dates Council

August 3, 2026

Resource Archive

Reports, Publications & Newsletters

The Council’s analytical publications, flagship outlooks, thematic studies and technical reviews. Access the Council's knowledge base — reports, publications, and quarterly newsletters.

Annual Report

Global Date Industry Economic Outlook 2024 Test

A comprehensive analysis of production trends, trade dynamics, and market projections.

Annual Report 2023

Global Dates Market Outlook & Forecast 2023

A comprehensive analysis of production trends, trade dynamics, and market projections.

Annual Report 2022

World Dates Trade Analysis: Flows & Trends Report 2022

A comprehensive analysis of production trends, trade dynamics, and market projections.

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Statistics

Real-time Statistics & Global Trade Data

Our data visualizers provide a transparent window into the world of date production. From water consumption metrics to export volumes by region, access the data that drives policy.