How much dates do Iran produce and export?
Iran is the 4th largest producer of dates: 1.2 million tonnes in 2024, 12% of the world's 9.9 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $188.9 million in 2024, 7.7% of world exports of dates (HS 080410) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is India, which takes 24% of its dates exports by value.
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Iran's dates production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1.2 million tonnes | 12% | +1.4% 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% | 13% | 14% | 13% | 12% |
Iran's dates exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $188.9 million | 7.7% | 304,571 t | $620 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 080410 (Dates, fresh or dried).
Where Iran's dates goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Iran's exports |
|---|---|---|
| India | $45M | 24% |
| Pakistan | $16M | 8.2% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $15M | 7.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $10M | 5.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $9M | 4.6% |
How much dates Iran uses
Iran's domestic supply of dates was 753 thousand tonnes in 2023, 7.9% of the world's. Food supply was 7.1 kg per person a year, 11th highest of 141 countries with a million or more people. It produced 136% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 0%. FAO's item is "Dates". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Iran dates: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/IRN/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.