Tunisian Date Exports Reach Over 500 Million Dinars in the First Four Months of the 2025/2026 Season
Source: Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture – Trade Statistics (2025/2026)
Key Highlights
| Indicator | Figure (2025/2026) | Change vs. 2024/2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Total export value | > 500 million Tunisian dinars | +4.4 % |
| Total exported volume | 77 000 t | +5.1 % |
| Average price per kilogram (all varieties) | 6.500 TND/kg | — |
| Average price per kilogram (Deglet Nour) | 7.19 TND/kg | ‑0.7 % |
| Share of “Deglet Nour” in total exports | 85.7 % | — |
| Organic dates exported | 3 718.9 t | +27.3 % (volume) |
| Value of organic dates | ≈ 38.2 million TND | +36.9 % |
| Organic dates share of total volume | 4.8 % | — |
Market Breakdown
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Geographic destinations (overall)
- European Union: 41.7 %
- Asia: 24.9 %
- Africa: 23.8 %
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Top importing countries (overall)
- Morocco – 16.8 % of total volume
- Italy – 12.0 %
- Germany – 8.7 %
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Organic dates – main markets
- Germany – 35 % of organic volume
- Netherlands – 12 %
- France – 10 %
What the Numbers Mean
- Strong growth: Export revenues jumped 4.4 % thanks mainly to a 5.1 % rise in shipped quantities, reaching 77 000 t in just four months.
- Dominance of Deglet Nour: The premium “Deglet Nour” variety continues to drive the sector, accounting for nearly 86 % of all exported dates.
- Price stability: While the overall average price stayed at 6.5 TND/kg, Deglet Nour’s price slipped slightly (‑0.7 %) to 7.19 TND/kg, reflecting competitive market dynamics.
- Organic segment surge: Organic dates are gaining traction, with a 27 % volume increase and a 37 % jump in value, now representing 4.8 % of total exports. Germany leads as the primary buyer of these premium, sustainably‑grown dates.
SEO‑Optimized Summary
Tunisia’s date export market is booming in the 2025/2026 season, surpassing 500 million dinars in revenue and expanding by 4.4 % year‑over‑year. The flagship Deglet Nour variety dominates the trade, while the organic dates segment experiences rapid growth, especially in Germany, the Netherlands, and France. With strong demand from the EU, Asia, and Africa, Tunisian dates are solidifying their position as a global premium fruit.
