Imports of dates in the world

import of dates

The following image (taken from trademap.org) shows the most importers of dates in 2019 in the world:

According to the picture above, the major importers of the world in 2019 are as follows:

ImportersValue imported in 2019 (USD thousand)Share in world imports (%)
World1924000100
United Arab Emirates40778521.2
India1888049.8
Morocco1688548.8
France959055
Germany689263.6
United States of America682863.5
United Kingdom637823.3
Indonesia622903.2
Canada505372.6
Malaysia487902.5
Netherlands481432.5
Turkey373211.9
Italy364481.9
Spain352281.8
Bangladesh350451.8
Oman299631.6
Kuwait279021.5
Russian Federation259411.3
Yemen242711.3
Jordan214281.1
Qatar201661
Nepal188191
Belgium176160.9

Graphic chart of major importers of dates:

It is necessary to mention that the statistics in this database are slightly different from what actually exists under the influence of many parameters, such as economic and political relations between countries, as well as sanctions. But in general, it shows the general view of the import of different countries in relation to the date crop, according to which the UAE is in the lead with more than 21% of imports.

Payvand Company: Iran Dates Exporter

As one of the largest exporters of dates in the world, Iran annually exports large quantities of dates to its export target countries. The countries importing Iranian dates are all over the world and are always looking for the best Iranian dates. Payvand Company, as one of the largest suppliers of dates in Iran, provides the best dates for its customers.

Export of dates in the world

export of dates

The image below (taken from trademap.org) shows the most dates exporting countries in the world in 2019:

According to the picture above, the main countries exporting dates and the share of their exports in the world are as follows:

ExportersValue exported in 2019 (USD thousand)Share in world exports (%)
World1996858100
Iraq38240719.2
Tunisia26577513.3
Saudi Arabia22983311.5
United Arab Emirates21856610.9
Israel1829599.2
Iran, Islamic Republic of1263296.3
Algeria1040325.2
United States of America745703.7
Pakistan718063.6
France470402.4
Egypt430042.2
Netherlands426992.1
Germany306521.5
Palestine, State of293281.5
Jordan223331.1
Oman177220.9

Graphic chart of major date exporters:

It is necessary to mention that the statistics in this database are slightly different from what actually exists under the influence of many parameters, such as economic and political relations between countries, as well as sanctions. But in general, it shows the general view of the amount of exports of different countries in relation to the date crop, according to which Iraq, with more than 19% of exports, is the leader in this field.

PayvandGroup: Iran Dates Supplier

Iran, as one of the largest suppliers of dates in the world, has always been considered by traders and importers. So that many countries in the world get their dates from Iran. Many companies in Iran are engaged in exporting dates. Payvand Group, as one of the most important exporters of dates in Iran, always offers the best and most quality Iranian dates to its customers around the world.

Dates HS Codes

dates HS code

HS stands for Harmonized System. The term is designated by the WCO or the World Customs Organization as a multi-purpose international product that defines the type of goods being exported. Today, customs officials must use the HS code to identify any commodity goods entering or leaving international borders.

HS codes are divided into 21 sections, which include a total of 99 chapters. These 99 chapters are divided into 1244 titles and 5224 subtitles. These codes have additional numbers at the end that are used for further global classification.

The HS code used for dates is as follows:

HS CodeLable
804Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried
80410Fresh or dried dates
8041010Sayer (Sair)
8041020Kabkab
8041030Piarom
8041040Mazafati
8041050Shahani
8041060Zahidi (Zahedi)
8041090Rabi (Rabbi)
8041090Kali
8041090Khasouei
8041090Lulu
8041090Medjool
8041090Khong
8041090Mordasang
8041090Barhi
Dates HS Codes

PayvandGroup: Iran Dates Supplier

Payvand Group, with years of experience in the field of trade and export of Iranian dates, has been able to establish close relations with producers and farmers of this product in all parts of Iran. If you are looking for the highest quality dates in Iran, be sure to consider the products of this company as one of your options.

The most expensive date in Iran

piarom dates payvand

The most expensive and luxurious date in Iran is ‌ in Hajiabad city in Hormozgan Province. These dates are mostly exported. The title of this date in the world is Chocolate Dates, which is also significant. The price of Piarom dates in the country is higher than all dates, and usually for this reason many people are not able to buy these dates, and on the other hand, these dates are exported more due to low cultivation and are not widely sold in the country.

Here are some reasons why these dates are expensive. Piarom dates have more properties in their intrinsic structure than other dates and are more useful than other dates. The next reason is the shortage of these dates in the country and the world. In the whole of Iran, it is interesting to know that only the city of Hajiabad has Piarom dates, and again in this city, Piarom is divided into several qualities, namely, first-grade Piaromm dates and second-grade Piarom dates.

Piarom dates have another name in the world. Some foreign buyers know this date as Maryam dates and when buying, they ask Iranian sellers for Maryam dates.

Payvand Company: Iran Dates Supplier

Payvand Group, using its experts and years of experience in the field of exporting Iranian dates, is fully prepared to meet all the needs of its customers in preparing the dates they need, especially Piarom dates with the highest quality.

Exporting Rabbi Dates

rabbi dates

Rabbi date is one of the most famous dates in Sistan and Baluchestan province and it can be said that Rabbi date is specific to this province and is cultivated in several cities, including: Chabahar, Saravan, Iranshahr, Zabol and Khash. In terms of quality, the best type of Rabbi dates are cultivated in Saravan region and have a high quality. Traders exporting Rabbi dates usually usually get their dates from Sistan and Baluchestan.

Rabbi dates have large red, blackish fruits and shiny, clear and thin skin. Due to low humidity, Rabbi dates are considered to be dates with high shelf life, and this has caused them not to face problems such as the need for refrigeration in the export discussion.

Rabbi dates are considered to be relatively large meaty dates. The best type of this date is produced in Zabol and Iranshahr. The color of this date turns green during the Rutab stage, and during ripening, this date reaches a full black color and sometimes tends to be dark brown.

Payvand Company: Rabbi Dates Exporter

As one of the prominent suppliers of dates in Iran, this company has has very high relations with farmers in Sistan and Baluchestan region. Therefore, it always prepares and sends the best and highest quality Rabbi dates to its customers

Exporting Kabkab Dates

kabkab dates

Kabkab dates are one of the most important dates in the country and have a lot of production. Behbahan and Dashtestan kabkab dates are usually famous and many people prefer kabkab dates from these two regions to other places. Dates produced in Iran have both many fans and are very popular in the world. The reason for this popularity is the very good taste, high quality and reasonable price of dates. Exporting Kabkab dates is very important for Iranian traders because of its global fans.

Kabkab dates are one of the most important types of dates in Iran, which is in a special position in terms of economy and export. Every year, a large amount of currency enters Iran to sell these dates to neighboring countries, the United States, Europe and Africa.

Kabkab dates are generally eaten as Rutab. This date is oval and is considered one of the semi-dry or wet dates in Iran. Due to the high production in the country, kabkab dates have a reasonable price, which makes them have many customers.

The color of the fruit is yellow in the Khark stage and light brown and burnt brown in the wet stage, and it becomes dark brown when fully ripe. It is mostly consumed in the form of Rutab and dates.

PayvandGroup: Kabkab Dates Supplier

Payvand Company, as one of the largest suppliers of kabkab dates in Iran, prepares the best types of dates from its trusted farmers and sends them to world markets.

Exporting Zahedi Dates

zahedi dates

One of the most prestigious dates for export in Iran is Zahedi Dates or Qsasab dates. This oval date is one of the best-selling dates in Iran and other countries in the world due to its particular and special color, wonderful taste and of course very simple storage conditions and its many fans. Hence exporting Zahedi dates is usually considered as the first export target of Iranian traders.

Zahedi dates have an oval or ellipse shape. The end of this date has a narrow and sharp point. This date is consumed semi-dry and khark. The ratio of Zahedi date meat to kernel is 6.35%. Its core is almost attached to the flesh of the date. It has a yellowish color, which, of course, eats a yellowish (golden) brown when wet. In general, Zahedi dates should be considered as dried dates and are classified in this range.

PayvandGroup: Zahedi Dates Exporter

Payvand Company with many years of proud experience in the domestic and international markets is ready to meet the needs of its export market customers in the field of supplying various types of dates, especially Zahedi dates.

Exporting Mazafati Dates

mazafati dates

Do this to determine the quality of this date. The higher the juice content of a date, the higher the quality and grade of Mazafati dates. This type of date is not considered as a dried fruit and nuts due to its high humidity. These dates are soft dates. Bam Mazafati dates are in great demand both domestically and internationally. Therefore,exporting Mazafati dates is very important for traders and exporters.

The size of the good type of this date is between 2.5 to 4.5 cm. Mazafati dates are the most famous type of dates in Iran and of course in the world. Sometimes they mistakenly use the word Rotab for it. In fact, Rotab is the fresh fruit of the palm tree. Dried Rotab is date.

The color of this date usually tends to dark purple and black. These dates are also available in brown and dark brown. Because this date is red in the first stage of ripening and turns black as it grows.

Payvand Group: Mazafati Dates Supplier

Payvand Group, as one of the companies active in the field of supply and export of Iranian dates, is ready to offer the best products, especially Mazafati dates, to its customers.

Exporting Shahani Dates

shahani dates

Although Shahani Dates are cultivated in various cities in Iran, but its main origin is in the south of Iran and Fars province, especially Jahrom city. Almost 95% of the date palms that are planted and cultivated in Jahrom are from these dates. Shahani dates are considered as wet dates, which are also harvested semi-wet and dry.

This date has a lot of sweetness and has a high nutritional value for it and is considered one of the best-selling dates in Iran. Sometimes these dates are consumed as khark. The fruit is elongated and has a narrow tip and its color is light brown.

The main market of this date is in Iran and neighboring Arab countries and sometimes this product is exported to American and European countries. This type of date has a soft and moist texture and is used to prepare date juice.

PayvandGroup: Shahani Dates Supplier

We buy our products directly from the best producers and farmers and deliver them to our customers. Do not doubt that by buying from Payvand Company, you have chosen the fastest and most reliable way to achieve a quality product. PayvandGroup is one of the key suppliers of dates in Iran that has been able to export its products to most markets in the world.

Exporting Sayer Dates

sayer dates

Sayer dates, or Sair Dates, are one of the most popular and best-selling date products in Iran. Sayer dates are mainly grown in Khuzestan and southern cities of Iran. This date is very high in sugar and is one of the sweetest types of dates. The distinctive feature of this type of date is its thick skin.

This product is one of the major dates for export that has many exports to Europe. The color of this date is dark brown, sometimes blackish and red. The main customers of Sair dates are European and North American countries including Russia, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom and New Zealand. This date has many fans in these countries. Therefore, the supply and export of Sayer dates is very important

One of the reasons for the popularity of this date in other countries is its high sugar content and low cellulose. Shadegan City is one of the cities where Sayer dates are widely cultivated and the quality of this type of date is very high.

Payvand Company: Sayer Dates Supplier

Payvand Company is one of the main suppliers of dates in Iran, especially Sair dates. Dear customers, you can buy the product you need at the best price and quality in bulk and retail pack from this center.