Insights
Reading the sector, one indicator at a time
Concise analysis built directly on the Council's published statistics.
ProductionWhere global date production is growing fastest
Production growth is no longer evenly distributed. Four countries account for most of the increase recorded since 2018.
18 May 2026 · 6 min read
Market AnalysisThe widening premium in date export prices
Export unit values have separated into two distinct tiers, with varietal identity now doing most of the pricing work.
2 April 2026 · 5 min read
SustainabilityWater productivity becomes the sector metric to watch
As irrigation costs rise, tonnes per cubic metre is becoming as important as tonnes per hectare.
27 February 2026 · 7 min read
TradeTrade corridors are getting shorter
Intra-regional flows are absorbing a growing share of exports, changing the logistics profile of the sector.
15 January 2026 · 4 min read