Study of the main European markets for dates and of the commercial potential of non-traditional varieties

Study prepared for the Horticultural Products Group
Raw Materials, Tropical and Horticultural Products Service
Commodities and Trade Division, FAO

2000

CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

Summary

Preliminary remarks

I - Introduction

II - The 5 leading date importing countries in Europe
A - The countries supplying the Europe of 5
B - France
C - United Kingdom
D - Germany
E - Italy
F - Spain

III - The distribution and consumption of dates in Europe
A - Distribution in the Europe of 5
B - Date consumption in the Europe of 5
C - Date consumption in France
D - Date consumption in the United Kingdom
E - Date consumption in Italy
F - Date consumption in Germany
G - Date consumption in Spain

IV - New varieties of dates
A - Medjool
B - Hayani
C - Bahri

Conclusion

Annex - List European date importers