Global Date Syrup and Date Paste Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Date syrup, Date paste, Date concentrate, Organic date products, and Flavored date syrups), By Application (Food and beverages, Bakery and confectionery, Dairy products, Nutritional supplements, Food service, and catering), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and hypermarkets, Online retail platforms, Specialty health food stores, Direct-to-consumer sales, and Food service distributors), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Date Syrup and Date Paste Market Size Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Date Syrup and Date Paste Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.69 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.73% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Date Syrup and Date Paste Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 3.46 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

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The global date syrup and date paste market size was worth around USD 1.69 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 3.46 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.73% from 2025 and 2035. The date syrup and date paste market is propelled by growing demand for natural sweeteners, expanding health awareness, expanding vegan and plant-based consumption, diversified applications in food and drinks, and improved availability through supermarkets and online shopping channels globally.

 

Market Overview

The date syrup and date paste market entails the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of natural sweeteners that are produced from dates. They act as healthy substitutes for refined sugars and artificial sweeteners and provide dense sources of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The market is set to address the increase in global demand for cleaner, healthier ingredients driven by growing health awareness and dietary change among consumers. Date syrup and paste are used in varied industries like bakery, confectionery, beverages, dairy, and nutritional supplements, where they are used to add flavor, texture, and nutrition. The products are used to provide a source of energy, maintain digestive health by providing dietary fiber, and provide antioxidants that assist in fighting oxidative stress. Their moisture retention property enhances product freshness and texture, hence their use in wide applications by food makers in making healthier, tasteful products. In addition, producers create organic, flavored, and concentrated date products to suit varied consumer preferences and tastes. Modern processing methods enhance product quality, shelf life, and nutrient retention. Additionally, new applications in health supplements and functional food are being explored, expanding the market scope. Overall, the date syrup and date paste market is a dynamic segment based on worldwide trends toward healthier, environmentally friendly, and natural foods.

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Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the date syrup and date paste market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the date syrup and date paste market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the date syrup and date paste market.

 

Driving Factors

Consumers increasingly prefer natural and healthy alternatives to processed sugars and artificial sweeteners. Date syrup and date paste are viewed as healthy, natural sweeteners that contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This increased awareness about health and the desire for clean-label products are fueling demand in food and beverage applications worldwide. In addition, Date paste and Date syrup are used more frequently in functional foods and dietary supplements because of their nutritional value such as the provision of energy and content of antioxidants. This trend validates their application in health-oriented products, broadening their market opportunity worldwide. With veganism and plant-based diets becoming more popular, natural sweeteners from plants like date syrup and paste become more in demand. They give a sweetener that is plant-based, an alternative to animal-derived sweeteners like honey, and appealing to health-and-ethics-conscious consumers.

 

Restraining Factors

Date palm cultivation and date syrup and paste processing involve large investments in labor, technology, and infrastructure. These high costs of production raise the cost of the final product, constraining affordability for certain consumers, particularly in price-conscious markets. Furthermore, fluctuating raw material availability can add to costs, constraining market development and uptake in competitive sweetener markets. Additionally, date syrup and paste are also perishable and can be refrigerated or packaged in a way to ensures quality. Their reduced shelf life relative to certain artificial sweeteners or syrups makes distribution and retail stocking more challenging, particularly where there is less developed cold chain infrastructure. Widespread availability is made more difficult and product wastage is enhanced.

 

Market Segmentation

The date syrup and date paste market share is classified into product type, application, and distribution channel.

 

The date syrup segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product type, the date syrup and date paste market is divided into date syrup, date paste, date concentrate, organic date products, and flavored date syrups. Among these, the date syrup segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is due to date syrup's liquid state which makes it best suited for application in a variety of food and beverage products, such as beverages, baked foods, energy bars, and sauces. Its ease of incorporation into different recipes adds to its popularity across different types of food applications. This ease of use contributes to its market-leading position.

 

• The food and beverages segment accounted for the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the date syrup and date paste market is divided into food and beverages, bakery and confectionery, dairy products, nutritional supplements, food service, and catering. Among these, the food and beverages segment accounted for the highest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is driven by date syrup and paste are used in a broad range of food and beverage products, such as baked foods, energy bars, smoothies, dairy alternatives, and sauces. Their natural sweetness and dense nutritional profile render them fit for numerous culinary uses, serving the increasing trend of clean-label and minimally processed ingredients. This utility fuels their extensive adoption throughout the food and beverage sector.

 

• The supermarkets and hypermarkets segment held a substantial share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the distribution channel, the date syrup and date paste market is divided into supermarkets and hypermarkets, online retail platforms, specialty health food stores, direct-to-consumer sales, and food service distributors. Among these, the supermarkets and hypermarkets segment held a substantial share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to supermarkets and hypermarkets providing a wide selection of date-based products, such as different brands and packs such as syrups and pastes, in one place. The wide variety makes customers able to compare and select products that suit their tastes, making the shopping experience better. The ease of obtaining various products during a single visit generates more traffic and raises the volume of sales in these stores.

 

Regional Segment Analysis of the Date Syrup and Date Paste Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

 

The Middle East and Africa are anticipated to hold the largest share of the date syrup and date paste market over the predicted timeframe.

 

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The Middle East and Africa are anticipated to hold the largest share of the date syrup and date paste market over the predicted timeframe. The MEA nations like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Egypt, and the UAE are the world's leading producers of dates because they have optimal climatic conditions. The region produces over 70% of the world's date production, which translates to a rich and affordable source of raw materials. This natural endowment aids in the mass production of date syrup and paste domestically, lowering dependency on imports and enhancing exports to international markets. The UAE and Saudi Arabia, among other nations, are investing heavily in agro-processing plants and date-related exports. Such policies promote local production of value-added products such as syrup and paste, assisting in increased regional production as well as competitiveness in overseas markets.

 

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the date syrup and date paste market during the forecast period. Asian-Pacific consumers are increasingly health-focused, moving away from artificial sweeteners and refined sugars. Date syrup and paste, which are rich in nutrients, have a low glycemic index and are naturally composed, are more and more attractive to those with diabetes, obesity, and overall health. India, China, and Southeast Asia are particularly where this trend is prominent, with increasing demand for clean-label, plant-based, and functional foods fuelling the uptake of healthier sweetening alternatives such as date-based offerings.

 

Europe is predicted to hold a significant share of the date syrup and date paste market throughout the estimated period. The increasing popularity of veganism and plant-based diets in Europe has strongly increased the demand for alternatives to processed or animal-based sweeteners. Date syrup and paste make excellent natural alternatives to use in vegan baking, smoothies, and packaged foods. Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands have all experienced a growing number of plant-based product launches, with date-based sweeteners as standard in health food aisles and vegan recipes, further supporting Europe's strong market share.

 

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the date syrup and date paste market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

 

List of Key Companies

• Clarks UK Ltd
• Al Foah
• Galil Brands
• Arat Company
• Ario co
• Just dates
•  Sahara UK foods
• Al Barakah dates Factory lLc
• Lion dates impex Pvt Ltd
• Belazu Ingredients Company.
• Others

 

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

 

Recent Development

• In November 2024, Global Foods launched Clear Date Syrup, a clear, natural sweetener for broad applications in the beverage, breakfast food, dairy, bakery, and condiment industries that retains the nutritional value of dates with a light, balanced sweetness without affecting product appearance.
• In August 2023, Just Date launched its Organic Date Sugar, produced from upcycled dates, with a natural sweetness and rich nutrition profile compared to conventional sugar, found in Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide.

 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the date syrup and date paste market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

 

Global Date Syrup and Date Paste Market, By Product Type

• Date syrup
• Date paste
• Date concentrate
• Organic date products
• Flavored date syrups

 

Global Date Syrup and Date Paste Market, By Application

• Food and beverages
• Bakery and confectionery
• Dairy products
• Nutritional supplements
• Food service and catering

 

Global Date Syrup and Date Paste Market, By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets and hypermarkets
• Online retail platforms
• Specialty health food stores
• Direct-to-consumer sales
• Foodservice distributors

 

Global Date Syrup and Date Paste Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa