Dates market news

Wholesale date prices on the European market

Dates are a staple dried fruit import in Europe, with demand peaking during the autumn and winter holiday seasons. On the Fresh-market.info portal, we publish daily wholesale prices and market reports from major exchanges and wholesale markets in Poland (including Bronisze, Wroclaw, Poznan), as well as key EU import hubs — Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy.

What types of dates do we track?

For precise market analysis, we divide quotations into several important segments relevant to importers and traders:

• Medjool dates: the premium "king of dates" variety, large and soft, imported primarily from Israel, Jordan, and Morocco
• Deglet Noor dates: semi-dry variety widely used in baking and confectionery, sourced mainly from Tunisia and Algeria
• Fresh and organic dates: growing niche segment catering to health-conscious consumers and specialty food retailers

Factors influencing date prices

Date prices are shaped by harvest conditions in North Africa and the Middle East, shipping logistics, and seasonal demand spikes in Europe. Water scarcity in producing regions and rising global demand from health food markets also play a role. Using price charts on Fresh-market.info, wholesale buyers and importers can track historical trends and forecast price changes to secure the most favorable deals.