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Iran (23.8%) leads the 172 Dates suppliers, with Algeria (8.7%) and Tunisia (7.6%) following, across a base of 37 countries. The typical range is USD 416 - 2,000 per metric ton FOB, centered at a USD 444 median. Buyer inquiries fell 96.4% to 6 in the last 30 days.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Agriculture Food Beverage Fruits Dates on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
267supply
Freshdi lists 267 active Dates supply listings as of 24 October 2026.
172companies
Freshdi has 172 active Dates suppliers, 1.3% of all suppliers on the platform, as of 24 October 2026.
37origins
Freshdi Dates suppliers come from 37 countries, led by Iran at 23.8%, as of 24 October 2026.
-96.4% over 12m
Freshdi received 6 buyer inquiries for Dates in the 30 days to 24 October 2026, down 96.4% from the previous 30 days.
172 suppliers are actively offering Dates on the platform, with 33 updating their listings in the last 30 days and 73 over the past 90. This shows a steady level of engagement—suppliers are not just listing once and leaving, but regularly refreshing their inventory, which means buyers can expect current pricing, quality updates, and new offers without waiting long. It’s a reliable base for sourcing with real-time visibility into what’s available. 267 active listings mean a wide range of options exist across different grades, pack sizes, and origins. A buyer can quickly find a match for their specific needs—whether it's for retail, food service, or export—without having to start from scratch or rely on a single supplier’s outdated offer. Suppliers come from 37 countries, with Iran accounting for 23.8% of the total. This broad geographic spread gives buyers significant flexibility to compare options based on origin, quality profiles, or trade regulations—making it easier to find a supplier that fits both their needs and risk tolerance. Buyer inquiries dropped 96.4% over the last 30 days, down to just 6. This sharp decline suggests reduced demand or a temporary slowdown in interest, which could mean suppliers are currently less busy and more available to respond quickly to new inquiries—offering a rare window to secure a deal before activity picks up again.
Freshdi recorded 50 buyer requests for Dates globally in the 365 days to 24 October 2026.
- Freshdi lists 267 active Dates supply listings from 172 suppliers in 37 countries, drawn from 241 source documents and 719 supply observations over the 365 days to 24 October 2026.
- Buyer inquiry volume for Dates on Freshdi declined 96.4% in the 30 days to 24 October 2026 against the 30 days before, with 124.33% volatility in monthly inquiry and quotation activity over 105 days.
- Freshdi received 50 buyer requests for Dates in the 365 days to 24 October 2026 against 267 active listings — 5.3 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Agriculture Food Beverage Fruits Dates suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- The most-contacted verified Dates supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 24 October 2026 and replied to 92% of them.
- 1 of the 172 Dates suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 24 October 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Dates gained 40 new listings in the last 30 days, more than the 31 the month before. New offers are arriving at a faster rate than last month, so the catalog a buyer sees today includes more recent prices or pack sizes. Compare the listing date when evaluating similar offers to spot the most up-to-date options.
Is the market busy?
9 of the 172 suppliers joined in the last 12 months, mostly long-standing suppliers. The pool is dominated by sellers with a history of consistent listings, which makes it easier to assess reliability over time. Review each supplier's listing history before contacting them.
3319.2% of 172
4023.3% of 172
2313.4% of 172
Can these suppliers be trusted?
140 of 172 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, enough to contact several verified suppliers at once. Certificates are listed by 48 of 172 suppliers, and HACCP is the top one, held by 6 of them. For a shipment requiring HACCP compliance, filter the shortlist to include only those with that certification.
- Freshdi refreshed 97 of 267 Dates supply listings (36.3%) within 90 days to 24 October 2026, and 40 (15.0%) within 30 days.
- 144 of 172 Dates suppliers on Freshdi (83.7%) were active in the 12 months to 24 October 2026, with 33 (19.2%) active within the last month, and 9 suppliers registered during the year.
- 81.4% of Dates suppliers on Freshdi are verified as of 24 October 2026.
- Among 48 certified Freshdi Dates supplier profiles, 12.5% hold HACCP, 10.4% hold ISO, 8.3% hold FDA_REGISTRATION, 8.3% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, and 8.3% hold BRCGS; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What are the selling conditions, and where do the two sides disagree?
Part A reads the supply side on its own terms — price, trade term, MOQ, origin. Part B puts buyer demand next to it and measures the gaps in percentage points.
Default settings of a typical Agriculture Food Beverage Fruits Dates offer — how it ships, what it costs, the smallest quantity accepted and where it comes from. Each figure is drawn from every quote in the last 365 days, not from one seller.
FOB44.1%
FOB is the leading trade term for Dates supply on Freshdi at 44.1%, followed by CIF at 30.7% and EXW at 14%, as of 24 October 2026.
416–2000
USD/MT FOBDates supply on Freshdi typically lists between USD 416 and 2,000 per metric ton on a FOB basis, median USD 444 across 41 listings, as of 24 October 2026.
20MT median
The typical minimum order quantity for Dates on Freshdi is 20 MT, with most listings between 10 and 20 MT, as of 24 October 2026.
37countries
Iran (23.8%), Algeria (8.7%) and Tunisia (7.6%) lead Dates supply origins on Freshdi, as of 24 October 2026.
Dates listings show a typical price range of USD 416 - 2,000 per metric ton on an FOB basis, with the median landing at USD 444. Date is the largest-listed variety at 90.2% of priced listings, with a median price of USD 1,100 per metric ton, indicating that pricing varies significantly by variety. The typical minimum order quantity for Dates is 20 MT, with most listings falling within the common range of 10 - 20 MT, offering buyers a defined but relatively high threshold for order size. For Dates, suppliers offer FOB at 44.1% and CIF at 30.7%, with FOB being the most common trade term, leaving freight and insurance responsibilities to the buyer. Payment for Dates is primarily made via T/T at 53.9% of listings, with L/C used at 32.8%, showing a strong preference for bank transfer as the payment method.
| Type | Range (P25–P75) | Median | N | Term | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| date | 9–2000 USD/MT | 1100 | 37 | FOB | 20 MT |
| Market | Demand | Supply | Offers/req |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | 273 requests | 241 products | 0.9 |
| Middle East & North Africa | 70 requests | 241 products | 3.4 |
| Gulf Cooperation Council | 64 requests | 241 products | 3.8 |
| India | 48 requests | 241 products | 5.0 |
| Bangladesh | 35 requests | 241 products | 6.9 |
Globally, 241 listings meet 273 buyer requests - 0.9 listings per request, so buyers compete for the listings on offer. The Middle East & North Africa sends 70 requests (25.6%), and there the same 241 listings make 3.4 listings per request. With fewer listings than requests, suppliers can be selective about which requests they answer.
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| Agriculture Food Beverage Fruits Dates type | Buyer range | Median | Supplier range | Median | Gap |
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| Date | – | – | 9 – 2000 | 1100 | – |
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Buyers ask for Saudi origin in 8 requests against 28 listings (0.29 requests per listing), Egypt in 7 vs 26 (0.27), and UAE in 5 vs 43 (0.12) - all markets have more listings than requests, so buyers already have choice.
- Freshdi had 241 Dates listings against 273 buyer requests (0.9 listings per request), and buyers in the Middle East & North Africa posted 70 of them (3.4 listings per request), in the 90 days to 24 October 2026.
- Dates buyer requests on Freshdi asked for Saudi Arabia 8 times against 28 listings, Egypt 7 times against 26 listings and the United Arab Emirates 5 times against 43 listings, in the 90 days to 24 October 2026.
- India (48), Bangladesh (35) and the United Kingdom (27) sent the most of the 273 Dates buyer requests on Freshdi with a known buyer country, in the 90 days to 24 October 2026.
What do I do now?
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267 listings from 172 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
Dates on Freshdi range from USD 416 to USD 2,000 per metric ton, FOB, with a median price of USD 444 based on 41 listings. The wide spread indicates significant variation by quality, origin, and grade, so buyers must evaluate each listing individually rather than relying on a single average price point.
The typical minimum order quantity for Dates is 20 MT, with a range from 10 to 20 MT across current listings. This consistent minimum suggests buyers can expect reliable volume commitments, especially for larger commercial shipments, while smaller orders may still be available at the lower end of the range.
FOB is the most commonly used trade term for Dates, appearing in 44.1% of supplier listings on Freshdi. Buyers should verify the term explicitly in each quote, as the mismatch between buyer demand and supplier availability can impact shipping costs and logistics planning.
T/T is the preferred payment term for Dates suppliers, used by 53.9% of them on Freshdi. This term is standard for large-volume orders and indicates a trust-based transaction model, though buyers should confirm the exact payment schedule and milestones with each supplier before finalizing a deal.
81.4% of the 172 Dates suppliers on Freshdi are verified, totaling 140 verified accounts, which reflects a high level of platform trust. Additionally, 48 suppliers list a certificate, with HACCP being the top certification held by 6 suppliers, providing buyers with clear quality and safety signals before contacting any supplier.
Post a buying request detailing your required grade, quantity, and destination, or browse the live Dates listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path allows you to compare quotes, confirm availability, and negotiate terms before committing to any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Dates listings, supplier quotes and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 13 October 2026 - 267 active listings, 46 buyer requests, 241 source documents, and 719 supply observations from the last 90 days. External export benchmarks are cited separately and never mixed into Freshdi figures.
Price and MOQ ranges are the interquartile range - the middle half of quotes, a quarter below and a quarter above - with the median reported alongside. A Dates type is priced only once it holds at least 5% of supply price quotes and 3 priced listings with a real range; below that it is not listed. Buyer prices are compared only once there are at least 5 of them.
All prices are FOB, in USD per metric ton; quotes on other Incoterms are converted to a FOB equivalent. Freshdi does not hold a CIF price series for Dates, so no landed-cost comparison is possible from this data.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.