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African Manager
6 days ago
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Germany, top destination for Tunisian organic dates
Tunisian dates are the best in the world, renowned for their sweetness and sugary flavor. They are often eaten raw and are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Additionally, Deglet Nour dates are rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, making them beneficial in preventing heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. However, Tunisian date export revenues from the beginning of the season in October 2024 to the end of June 2025 decreased by 3.8% to 771.7 million dinars compared to the same period in the previous season, according to data published by the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI). The average price during the first nine months of the current season was 6.35 dinars per kg, with the 'Deglet Nour' variety priced at 7.05 dinars per kg. In June 2025, the average price of dates reached 5.97 dinars per kg, marking a slight decline of 0.5% compared to June 2024. Monitoring of Tunisian date exports during the first nine months of the 2024/2025 season also revealed a 5.7% drop in exported quantities to 121,500 tons. The 'Deglet Nour' variety alone accounted for 84.2% of total export volume. In terms of destination, the European Union imported the largest share (43.4% of export volume), followed by Africa (24.2%) and Asia (20.7%). Morocco was the top importer of Tunisian dates, accounting for 19.2% of exports in the first nine months of the 2024/2025 season, followed by Italy (11.8%) and France (8%). By the end of June 2025, around 6,700 tons of organic dates had been exported, valued at approximately 59.5 million dinars, a decline of 8.1% in volume and 26.4% in value. Organic dates accounted for no more than 5.5% of total date exports (all types combined). The average price of organic dates was 8.90 dinars per kg, varying by variety: 7.89 dinars/kg for conventional organic dates, 9.93 dinars/kg for organic date byproducts and 2.94 dinars/kg for industrial-grade organic dates Germany remains the top destination for organic dates, representing 30% of export volume, followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Belgium (12%). Setting reference prices for date exports In this context, the Tunisian Union of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries (UTAP) and the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts (UTICA), represented by the National Chamber of Fruit, Vegetable, and Date Exporters, agreed to set reference prices for date purchases by exporters for the 2024/2025 season. The Interprofessional Date Group under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries emphasized during a working session the importance of Tunisian dates meeting export quality standards. The prices were set as follows: 'Deglet Nour Chamroukh Quality' dates (large sizes): 5.200 dinars/kg (a 4% increase from the previous season), provided that bulk rates do not exceed 10% and date moth infestation remains below 5%. 'Deglet Nour Chamroukh Quality, Category 1' dates (medium sizes): 4.500 dinars/kg (a 2.27% increase from the previous season), with the same conditions on bulk rates and infestation.
African Manager
20-03-2025
- Business
- African Manager
Morocco is the top importer of Tunisian dates
Tunisian dates are among the best in the world, renowned for their sweetness and rich flavor. Often consumed raw, they are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Deglet Nour dates, in particular, are rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, making them beneficial for preventing heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. This is one of the reasons why Tunisia's date export revenues reached 581.8 million dinars (MD) by the end of February 2025, a slight decrease of 1% compared to the same period the previous year, according to data published by the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI). The average price of dates in February 2025 was 6.02 dinars per kilogram, marking a 1.9% decline compared to the same month in the previous season. Exported quantities between the start of the season (October 2024) and the end of February 2025 amounted to 90.3 thousand tons, down 2.9% from 92.9 thousand tons during the same period the previous year. The Deglet Nour variety accounted for 86.8% of total export volumes. In terms of export destinations, the European Union holds the largest share at 37.3%, followed by Africa at 28.9%, and Asia at 23.7%. Morocco is the top importer of Tunisian dates, accounting for 22.8% of exported quantities during the first five months of the 2024/2025 season, followed by Italy (9.9%) and France (6.9%). By the end of February 2025, exports of organic dates reached 3.7 thousand tons, valued at approximately 35 million dinars. Compared to the same period the previous year, organic date exports fell by 5.9%, while revenues dropped by 30.7%. However, organic dates accounted for only 4% of total date exports (all types combined). The average price of organic dates was 9.36 dinars per kilogram, varying by type: 8.38 dinars/kg for conventional organic dates, 10.35 dinars/kg for organic date derivatives, and 2.53 dinars/kg for industrial-grade organic dates. Germany remains the top destination for organic dates, representing 28% of export volumes, followed by the Netherlands (12%) and France (12%). Tunisia: 2nd largest exporter and 3rd in revenue The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently published a list of the top 10 date producers/exporters globally. Tunisia ranks second worldwide in terms of exported quantities (130,307 tons) and third in terms of revenue ($244.75 million). The UN agency notes that global date production covers an area of over 1.09 million hectares, with an estimated annual output of more than 8.5 million tons across nearly 5,000 date varieties worldwide. The two main production zones are Asia, which accounts for 55.8% of global production, and Africa with 43.4%. Arab countries alone produce 77% of the world's dates, approximately 6.6 million tons annually, and are home to nearly 160 million date palm trees.
