Higher over the period
U.S. Dates Production moved from 35.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 56.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+60.1%), an average of +5.4% a year. The series high was 61.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 33.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What U.S. Dates Production shows
U.S. Dates Production was 56.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 2.7% on 2023. The U.S. Dates Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's date cultivation performance and agricultural output trends between 2015 and 2024.
A 44.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2016) is 27.32 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +49.6% in 2019.
Ranks 13 of 17 countries covered
Among the 17 countries in this dataset, U.S. ranks 13 for 2024, behind Saudi Arabia (1,928 Thousand Tonnes) and Egypt (1,750 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.6% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
U.S. Dates Production by year
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.65 | −2.7% |
| 2023 | 58.20 | −0.5% |
| 2022 | 58.51 | −4.4% |
| 2021Peak | 61.19 | +7.7% |
| 2020 | 56.79 | +2% |
| 2019 | 55.70 | +49.6% |
| 2018 | 37.24 | −5.2% |
| 2017 | 39.30 | +16% |
| 2016 Trough | 33.87 | −4.3% |
| 2015 | 35.38 | — |
Regional context
How U.S. compares in America
Dates Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. U.S. is highlighted.
1U.S.56.65
2Mexico17.60
3Colombia0.0293
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
Dates Production — – Dates Production refers to the total quantity of dates harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of date palm cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of date farming to the agricultural and horticultural sectors. It is used to assess domestic production capacity, food supply, and the availability of dates for consumption, processing, and export. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes the annual production of dates harvested from date palm trees (Phoenix dactylifera) and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers dates produced for fresh consumption, drying, food processing, confectionery, syrup production, and export markets. The figures represent harvested production quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years.
The data excludes processed date products such as date syrup, date paste, date sugar, and other value-added products. It also excludes date imports and exports, cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other fruit crops such as figs, raisins, prunes, and dried fruits are not included in this indicator.
About this indicator
Dates Production — – Dates Production refers to the total quantity of dates harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of date palm cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of date farming to the agricultural and horticultural sectors. It is used to assess domestic production capacity, food supply, and the availability of dates for consumption, processing, and export. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating date farming capacity, crop productivity, orchard development, domestic fruit production, and the overall growth of the U.S. date industry. Based on the validated data, U.S. dates production experienced moderate fluctuations with an overall upward trend during the study period. Production stood at 35.38 thousand tonnes in 2015, declined slightly to 33.87 thousand tonnes in 2016, and recovered to 39.30 thousand tonnes in 2017 before easing to 37.24 thousand tonnes in 2018. Output increased significantly to 55.70 thousand tonnes in 2019 and continued rising to 56.79 thousand tonnes in 2020, reaching a peak of 61.19 thousand tonnes in 2021. Production then declined moderately to 58.51 thousand tonnes in 2022, 58.20 thousand tonnes in 2023, and 56.65 thousand tonnes in 2024, while remaining substantially above the levels recorded during the early years of the period. The overall trend reflects improvements in cultivation practices, orchard productivity, and the resilience of commercial date production in the United States.
The dataset provides valuable insights into U.S. date production trends, agricultural productivity, and fruit supply chain development. It supports historical trend analysis, production benchmarking, market assessment, and forecasting of future date availability. Farmers, fruit producers, processors, exporters, policymakers, investors, researchers, and industry stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, identify growth opportunities, optimize cultivation planning, and strengthen supply chain strategies. The data is also valuable for assessing the development of the U.S. date industry, supporting agricultural innovation, improving production efficiency, and promoting sustainable growth across the horticulture and food processing sectors.
- Indicator
- Dates Production
- Country
- U.S.
- Region
- America
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is U.S. Dates Production?
Definition – Dates Production refers to the total quantity of dates harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of date palm cultivation, agricultural productivity, and the contribution of date farming to the agricultural and horticultural sectors. It is used to assess domestic production capacity, food supply, and the availability of dates for consumption, processing, and export. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
What was U.S. Dates Production in 2024?
U.S. Dates Production was 56.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 2.7% on 2023.
How has U.S. Dates Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
U.S. Dates Production moved from 35.38 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 56.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+60.1%), an average of +5.4% a year. The series high was 61.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 33.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest U.S. Dates Production?
The highest value was 61.19 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 33.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What does the U.S. Dates Production data include and exclude?
Included: The data includes the annual production of dates harvested from date palm trees (Phoenix dactylifera) and recorded as primary agricultural output. It covers dates produced for fresh consumption, drying, food processing, confectionery, syrup production, and export markets. The figures represent harvested production quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparison across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes processed date products such as date syrup, date paste, date sugar, and other value-added products. It also excludes date imports and exports, cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other fruit crops such as figs, raisins, prunes, and dried fruits are not included in this indicator.
Where does the U.S. Dates Production data come from?
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=2023&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls&Food=Dates&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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