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Top 10 Date Producing Countries: Tunisia Ninth

The date, the fruit of the date palm, is valued for its natural sweetness as well as its many health benefits, such as its high fiber, vitamin, and mineral content.

Dates are recognized not only for their nutritional virtues but also for the diversity of their varieties, each adapted to its climate and terroir.

Here is an updated overview of the top date-producing countries in 2024, enriched with the most popular varieties in each country. These countries continue to dominate the global market, taking advantage of their climates that are ideal for growing this precious fruit.

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Top 10 date-producing countries and their flagship varieties

Egypt

Production: 1,733,432 tons.

Flagship variety: The โ€œMedjoolโ€ variety is particularly appreciated for its generous size and soft texture.

Saudi Arabia

Production: 1,610,731 tons.

Flagship variety: โ€œAjwaโ€, renowned for its fine texture and spiritual connotations, is particularly prized.

Algeria

Production: 1,247,404 tons.

Flagship variety: โ€œDeglet Noorโ€, known for its golden transparency and sweet taste, dominates the market.

Iran

Production: 1,030,460 tons.

Flagship variety: โ€œMazafatiโ€, appreciated for its rich flavor and creamy texture, is widely consumed both locally and for export.

Pakistan

Production: 732,936 tonnes.

Flagship variety: โ€œAseelโ€ is famous for its sweetness and storage resistance, making this variety ideal for export.

Iraq

Production: 715,293 tonnes.

Flagship variety: โ€œZahidiโ€, known for its firm consistency and long durability, is highly regarded.

Sudan

Production: 442,667 tons.

Flagship variety: โ€œBarakawiโ€, appreciated for its sweet taste and size, is mainly exported.

United Arab Emirates

Production: 397,329 tons.

Flagship variety: โ€œKhalasโ€, famous for its distinct aroma and melting texture.

Tunisia

Production: 390,000 tons.

Flagship variety: โ€œDeglet Noorโ€ continues to be the most exported variety, symbolizing Tunisian superior quality.

Oman

Production: 376,980 tonnes.

Flagship variety: โ€œKhalasโ€ is also highly regarded here for its exceptional taste and soft texture.

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