Economics of Dates
There is a noticeable increase in the demand for Medjool dates internationally and especially in Europe. Medjool dates are specially harvested in the Bahariya Oasis, where the region is known for its rare rainfall and bright sun and is also known for its deep, well-drained sandy soil. All of these descriptions meet the requirements of producing a high-quality Medjool date.
International Demand for Medjool dates
Medjool dates are considered the king of dates in the world. Global production is about 40 thousand tons out of 8 million tons of other date varieties. The healthy benefits of Medjool made it a favorite dessert for those who are practicing diet. It contains ten minerals, six vitamins B, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. It helps maintain the digestive system, blood vessels, and heart (lowers bad cholesterol), helps prevent high blood pressure and maintains bones by calcium and magnesium.
The Date Palm, ancient and authentic
The Palm began its natural journey, scientists say, 80 million years ago (the Cretaceous), and was able to adapt to the difficult desert weather. It’s known that many Middle Eastern civilizations were depending on it, including Pharaonic in Egypt, and Babylonian in Iraq.
Dates are considered one of the most important fruits because of its nutritional value and medical benefits that exceed all other fruits. Open up broad prospects through the development and cultivation of more date palm trees to benefit from, especially in the desert communities, not only the importance of the nutritional value and the medical benefits, it contains, but in addition to its importance can be taken advantage of all its parts, especially in the areas of Obstetrics and the establishment of many agricultural industries.
8 Million ton: Eight million tons is the total international market production of all date types.
40 Thousand/ton: Out of the eight million tons of dates international production, there are only 40 thousand tons of Medjool dates.
0.05% Only: Medjool dates production account for only 0.5% of the total world production. This represents the opportunity of Medjool dates.
