How much dates do Egypt produce and export?
Egypt is the 2nd largest producer of dates: 1.8 million tonnes in 2024, 18% of the world's 9.9 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $104.9 million in 2024, 4.3% of world exports of dates (HS 080410) (CEPII BACI).
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Egypt's dates production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1.8 million tonnes | 18% | +1.8% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16% | 17% | 19% | 18% | 18% |
Egypt's dates exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $104.9 million | 4.3% | 37,752 t | $2,779 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 080410 (Dates, fresh or dried).
How much dates Egypt uses
Egypt's domestic supply of dates was 1.8 million tonnes in 2023, 19% of the world's. Food supply was 14 kg per person a year, 5th highest of 141 countries with a million or more people. It produced 102% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Dates". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Egypt dates: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/EGY/dates/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.