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Dates & Khajoor: Global Guide to Varieties, Prices & Wholesale

Discover the world's date fruit varieties, how they taste and compare, what dates cost, where wholesale supply comes from, how to choose quality fruit, and how the global dates industry works—from Ajwa and Medjool to Mazafati, Sukkari, Safawi, Mabroom, Piarom, Deglet Noor and Zahidi.

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The Global Dates & Khajoor Knowledge Hub

A connected research library for people searching by variety, price, quality, origin, nutrition, wholesale sourcing, import/export, farming, packaging or market.

Premium Date Varieties: Ajwa, Medjool, Mazafati, Sukkari & More

Different customers search for different reasons—softness, sweetness, size, provenance, gifting, baking, storage or value. Use variety-specific pages rather than treating every date as the same product.

Dates Buying Guides for Consumers, Retailers, Wholesalers & Importers

Which dates should I buy?Choose by taste, texture, sweetness, occasion, storage, gifting or intended use.Open the date buying guide →
How do I identify quality dates?Evaluate variety, origin, grade, maturity, moisture, handling, packaging and visible freshness.Learn how to choose →
Which dates work for business?Match variety and specification to retail, food service, ingredients, gifting and wholesale economics.Read the sourcing guide →
How are dates priced?Compare variety, origin, grade, size, moisture, crop, packaging, freight, storage and destination.Explore price research →
Where are dates sourced?Connect producing countries, varieties, ports, wholesale markets and importing regions.Explore production by country →
How do I buy in bulk?Prepare a clear specification and compare samples, documentation, landed cost and repeat availability.Explore wholesale sourcing →

Global Dates Market: Production, Wholesale, Import & Export

From date farms to global buyers

Dates move through a global chain of growers, packers, exporters, importers, wholesalers, retailers, food manufacturers and gifting businesses. The most useful market research connects variety + origin + specification + destination instead of treating a generic “dates price” as universal.

Middle East & Gulf
North Africa
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Europe
North America
Explore the global supply chain →

High-Intent Dates Searches for Global B2B Buyers

Build a sourcing brief before comparing quotations. These pages are designed around the commercial questions behind high-value organic searches.

Wholesale Dates Supplier

Research bulk dates suppliers, importers, distributors, product specifications, packaging and procurement criteria.

Wholesale supplier guide →

Bulk Dates & Wholesale Prices

Understand why wholesale dates prices vary by variety, origin, grade, size, moisture, volume and delivery terms.

Wholesale pricing guide →

Import & Export Research

Study origin markets, supply chains, trade pathways, documentation considerations and international procurement.

Importing dates guide →

Private Label Dates

Explore custom branding, retail-ready packs, corporate gifting and packaging considerations for dates businesses.

Private-label & packaging →

Food Manufacturing & Ingredients

Compare date types for baking, processing, paste, filling, snacking and food-service applications.

Explore variety uses →

Retail & Gourmet Gifting

Evaluate premium varieties, presentation, pack sizes, provenance, shelf positioning and seasonal demand.

Gifting guide →

Dates Price Intelligence: Why One “Price per Kg” Is Not Enough

Searchers often use phrases such as “dates price per kg,” “khajoor price,” or “wholesale dates price.” A useful answer must explain the specification behind the number.

Price variableWhy it mattersBuyer question
Variety & originDifferent cultivars and origins occupy different market segments.Which named variety and country of origin?
Grade & sizeCalibre, uniformity and defect levels can change value substantially.What grade, size and tolerance are being quoted?
Moisture & handlingSoft and semi-dry products can have different storage and transport requirements.What storage conditions and shelf-life expectations apply?
Packaging & quantityRetail pouches, cartons and bulk formats affect delivered unit economics.What pack format and order quantity?
Freight & destinationLanded cost changes with route, duties, logistics and delivery location.What is the delivered, saleable cost?

India Dates Wholesale Hub: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & APMC Vashi

India is a major regional destination for dates. This section remains intentionally regional inside the larger global homepage so international readers can discover the market without the site becoming India-only.

Indian Wholesale Sourcing

Supplier, distributor, imported-date, online wholesale and procurement research for Indian buyers.

APMC Vashi & Mumbai Market

Local market research covering khajoor wholesale, price context, Pind Khajoor and APMC sourcing.

Dates Nutrition, Benefits & Everyday Food Uses

For health-related searches, the site emphasizes nutritional facts, transparent sourcing and evidence-aware wording rather than unsupported medical promises.

Date-Producing & Date-Importing Regions to Research

Global search demand often combines a date variety with a country, market or sourcing route. Use country-level research as the bridge between consumers and professional buyers.

Saudi ArabiaAjwa, Sukkari, Safawi, Mabroom and other premium Gulf varieties.
IranMazafati / Kimia, Piarom and other Iranian date supply.
EgyptLarge date-producing market with broad commercial and processing supply.
Tunisia & AlgeriaImportant North African origins for Deglet Noor and export-oriented trade.
IraqHistoric date-growing regions and varieties such as Zahidi and Barhi.
UAE & Gulf Re-ExportKey regional logistics, re-export and premium-market pathways.
IndiaLarge consumer and import market with strong regional wholesale distribution.
Europe & UKPremium retail, organic, gourmet and ingredient demand across multiple markets.
North America & Asia-PacificConsumer, ingredient, gifting and premium-retail opportunities across diverse markets.
Open production-by-country research →

Dates Business, Importing, Packaging & Private Label

Start a Dates Business

Study wholesale economics, product selection, market positioning, distribution and recurring procurement.

Dates business marketing →

Import Dates Internationally

Understand sourcing origins, commercial specifications and import planning before placing orders.

Import guide →

Private Label & Packaging

Explore custom branding, premium pouches, cartons, gifting and retail-ready formats.

Packaging guide →

Seasonal & Fast-Moving Dates Search Demand

Ramadan 2027 Dates

Seasonal planning for premium dates, wholesale sourcing, inventory, packaging and import timelines.

Open Ramadan 2027 research →

Festive & Premium Gifting

Research date gifting formats, premium assortments and seasonal retail opportunities.

Explore festive dates research →

Latest Dates Industry Research & Market Updates

Permanent HTML links make the newest date research easy to discover while keeping evergreen topic hubs stable for search engines and readers.

Why readers can use Dates.Business as a research starting point

Mohammad Abid Hurzuk publishes Dates.Business with a practical focus on date varieties, wholesale sourcing, markets, procurement, packaging and global dates trade. First-hand commercial context is kept distinct from external scientific, statistical and regulatory claims. Readers can review the About page, Editorial Policy, Fact Checking, Trust & Transparency and Corrections & Enquiries.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dates & Khajoor

What are the best dates in the world?There is no universal winner. Ajwa, Medjool, Sukkari, Mazafati, Safawi, Mabroom and other varieties suit different taste, texture, gifting and commercial requirements.
Which dates are the sweetest?Sukkari is strongly associated with a pronounced sweet profile, while Medjool and Mazafati are also popular sweet choices. Actual eating experience varies with maturity, moisture, grade and storage.
What are the softest dates?Mazafati and many Medjool products are strong starting points for buyers who prefer soft or moist dates, but the delivered texture depends on product specification and storage.
What is the difference between Ajwa and Medjool dates?Ajwa is closely associated with Saudi provenance and cultural identity, while Medjool is particularly recognized for large fruit, soft flesh and rich sweetness.
How are wholesale dates prices determined?Price can depend on variety, origin, grade, size, moisture, crop, quantity, packaging, freight, storage, duties and delivery location. A current quotation should always be verified against a defined specification.
Where can I find wholesale dates suppliers?Use the global supplier directory, global market directory and variety-specific sourcing guides linked throughout this homepage. For India, the dedicated wholesale and APMC Vashi pages provide additional regional context.
Are dates healthy?Dates provide carbohydrate and naturally occurring sugars and also contain dietary fiber and minerals. Health-related claims should be interpreted in the context of overall diet and individual circumstances.
What countries produce dates?Major date-growing and trading regions span the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and other agricultural markets. Dates.Business provides country-level and global market research to help connect origin with variety and supply chain.

Research Methodology & Date-Sensitive Information

Original experiencePractical market and business observations are separated from externally verified claims.
Freshness mattersPrices, regulations, logistics, availability and seasonal demand should be checked against their publication or quotation date.
Buyer-first detailVariety, origin, grade, size, moisture, packaging, quantity and landed cost are treated as core commercial variables.

Sources, Transparency & Editorial Standards

Publisher transparency

Dates.Business provides visible author, editorial, fact-checking, correction and contact pathways so readers can assess provenance and update practices.

Institutional reference pathways

Use appropriate primary and institutional sources to verify agriculture, nutrition, trade, regulation and market statistics.