Date Sugar Market Gains Traction amid Intensifying Sugar Substitutes Demand, Heightens Investments
A considerable cross-section of the global population has been switching from cane sugar as a sweetener to substitutes such as stevia, coconut sugar, monk fruit sugar and date sugar. Among them, date sugar has gained significant traction among consumers owing to its distinct taste, strong acceptance by Muslim population and easy availability. While date sugar market is still in the nascent phase, it continues to see dynamic trends that are majorly altering its business and market landscapes. To tap into upcoming opportunities, companies such as Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods and Date Lady have been partnering with local farmers to procure higher volumes of dates with an increase in demand. Besides, all the key players have been investing in certifications, as they are pivotal towards success in this market. With the present momentum, the market is projected to grow 1.6X between 2019 and 2029.
Date Sugar in Syrup/ Liquid Format will Continue to Generate the Highest Demand
While the volume sales of date sugar in syrup/ liquid form is expected to rise at a swift pace, in terms of market value, powdered sugar segment is expected to witness a faster growth, owing to higher pricing of the latter. The combined absolute $ opportunity from powdered and syrup / liquid segments equals to US$ 50 Mn. Market growth rate of granule / crystal form is expected to be higher in the second half of forecast period, where the consumer spending on date sugar is expected to increase further. Date sugar companies are investing in proprietary research to increase the solubility of date sugar so that they can be easily used in beverages such as herbal tea and coffee.
Hypermarkets / Supermarkets to be the Preferred Retail Sales Channel for Date Sugar
Owing to discounted prices on bundled products, hypermarkets / supermarkets are the preferred sales channel for date sugar consumers. In 2018, date sugar sales through this segment represented around 40% of the retail sales. Among retail sales channels, supermarkets / hypermarkets are followed close behind by online retail through which date sugar market generated around one-third of its revenue in 2018. Direct sales of date sugar is also expected to follow a growth pattern similar to that of retail sales, during the forecast period.
Opportunities Abound in Middle-East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, other Regions to Follow a Moderate Single Digit Growth
In terms of date sugar demand, North America, Europe and Middle-East and Africa together account for nearly three-fourth of the global demand. Owing to low date sugar prices in Middle-East and Africa, its market value is significantly lower as compared to other regions.

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In terms of demand, Middle-East and Africa are expected to become the largest date sugar markets in the mid-term forecast. In terms of market value, their regional markets are projected to be the fourth largest market by 2029 end. Certain Middle-East and North African countries as well the U.S. are amongst the key date production clusters. While in some of the date sugar producing countries, production is carried out by procuring dates locally, the other countries import dates to process them into date sugar. Iran, U.A.E., Pakistan, Iraq, and Israel are amongst the key date producers. U.S., Italy, U.K. and U.A.E. represent the prominent date sugar production clusters.
U.S. Based Companies Command the Larger Chunk of Tier 1 Date Sugar Players Revenue
In 2018, Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Date Lady, Now Foods and Glory Bee together accounted for over three-fourth of Tier 1 players’ revenue. While most of the date sugar producing companies are privately-held, some of the companies are also family-owned businesses. Some of the key companies including Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods and Barry Farms also offer date sugar through their proprietary online stores, which enables them to track consumer demand for particular date sugar categories more precisely. Some of the companies are also manufacturing date sugar to partially use them in their own end-use products while selling the rest in the market. For instance, Date Lady has been offering BBQ sauce and sweet chili sauce using Californian dates, which have gained popularity within a short time among the U.S. consumers.

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Date sugar market study is a detailed market intellect on key revenue progression factors, challenges, industry trends, and opportunities, which will eventually influence the growth of date sugar market. The report primarily conveys a summary of the date sugar market, considering present and upcoming sugar alternative industry scenarios, to reveal striking sides relating to the acceptance of date sugar across prominent regional markets.
A detailed assessment on few of the date sugar raw material suppliers accessible in the report allows the report readers to obtain detailed findings that have resulted from date sugar supply chain analysis, business execution, and value chain analysis across the regional markets incorporated in the report. A list of prominent companies functioning in date sugar market provided in the report enhances reliability of this ample research study.
Date sugar Market: Report Summary and Scope
The study offers a comprehensive overview on diverse features that are inducing demand, revenue generation and sales in date sugar market across the globe.
A comprehensive estimate on date sugar market has also been made accessible by the experts, who have considered the market estimates on the basis of a likely scenario, an optimistic scenario, and a conservative scenario regarding sales of date sugar during the forecast period. Analysis and estimation of price point comparison by region and by product with the global average price has been included in this study.
Date sugar Market: Segmentation
FactMR’s study has done the segmentation of date sugar market on the basis of product form, end use, origin, sales channel and region.
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Date Sugar Market: Analysis on Market Size Evaluation
Predictions of date sugar market, encompassing current as well as forthcoming projected values estimates and analysis on region-wise demand trends and price indexes have been assimilated in the report.
Market estimates at the regional and global scale for date sugar are available in terms of “US$ Mn.” A Y-o-Y growth contrast on prominent date sugar market segments, along with the market attractiveness valuation computes understandings brought in the report. Metrics mentioned above are also followed based on date sugar applications where date sugar witnesses a steady demand.
Date Sugar Market: Scrutinized Assessment on Regional Segments
Weighted sections have been elaborated in the report on date sugar market, which delivers projection on the regional markets. These chapters brighten the regional macros (political economic, and business environment outlook), which are expected to have a significant impact on the growth of date sugar market during period of forecast.
Country-specific valuation on demand for date sugar has been offered for each regional market, along with the market scope estimate and forecast, price index, price point assessment, and impact analysis of dynamics of prominent regions and countries. For all regional markets Y-o-Y growth estimates have also been incorporated in the report.
Date Sugar Market: In-depth Analysis on Competitive Landscape
The report ends with a section on the competition scenario of date sugar market, along with the profiles of major companies contributing to the market expansion. Essential and up-to-date data as well as information correlated to the market performers, who principally engage in the production and supply of date sugar, has been brought with the help of a detailed dashboard view. Market share analysis and comparison of prominent players provided in the report permits the report readers to plan preemptive steps to advance their businesses.
Company profiles have been shared with the report, which exerts essentials such as product portfolio, along with an all-inclusive SWOT analysis on each player recognized along with the company policies identification and analysis. The company presence mapped and presented through the matrix for all the prominent players of the market functioning in date sugar market offers readers with actionable intellect, which helps in thoughtfully presenting the market status, and making decisive predictions on the competition levels in date sugar market. Major companies operating in global date sugar market, include Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Date Lady, Naturalia Ingredients SRL, Now Foods, Barry Farms, Teeccino, Clarks U.K. Ltd., Chatfield’s Brands, and Glory Bee.
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1. Global Date Sugar Market - Executive Summary
1.1. Global Market Overview
1.2. Global Date Sugar Market - Opportunity Assessment
1.3. Fact.MR Analysis And Recommendations
2. Global Date Sugar Market Overview
2.1. Market Introduction
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Scope
3. Consumer Behavior and Attitude Measurement
3.1. Deciphering Consumer Buying Pattern
3.2. Decision Centres
3.3. Buyer Decision Process
3.4. What are Supplier’s Criterion?
3.5. Decrypting Channel Preferences
3.6. Impact of Labeling, Claims and Certifications
3.7. Prime Tendencies
3.8. Social Influencers
4. Market Tendencies and Latest Buzz
4.1. Product Oriented Market Buzz
4.2. Regional Variance in Preference
4.3. Labeling Claims And Certifications For Date Sugar
5. Product Launch Track & Trends
5.1. Key Product Launches in recent years
5.2. Product Launch Frequency
5.3. Types of Launches
5.4. Key Regions To Be Focused
6. Risk, Opportunities and STP Analysis
6.1. Risk And Opportunity
6.2. Marketing Mix Assessment Of Date Sugar – STP Analysis
7. Date Sugar Market Background
7.1. Natural Sweeteners Market Outlook
7.2. Alternative Sugar Health Benefits and Impact Assessment
7.3. Global Sugar Production Outlook
7.3.1. Sugar Production Clusters
7.3.2. Sugar Production & Trade – Overview
7.4. Global Date Production Outlook
7.4.1. Date Production Clusters
7.4.2. Date Production & Trade Overview
7.4.3. Global Date Trade Analysis
7.4.3.1. Key Date Exporting Countries, 2018, Tons Exported
7.4.3.2. Key Date Importing Countries, 2018, Tons Imported
7.5. Per Capita Date Sugar Consumption of Key Countries
7.6. Date Sugar Market Forecast Scenario
7.6.1. Market Under Likely Scenario
7.6.2. Market Under Optimistic Scenario
7.6.3. Market Under Conservative Scenario
8. Market Dynamics & Key Indicators Assessment
8.1. Market Drivers
8.1.1. High demand for low glycemic index food
8.1.2. High consumer propensity towards paleo-friendly products
8.1.3. Processed snacks and cereals manufacturers opting for date sugar to project healthy image of their brands
8.1.4. Decentralization of date production leading to ease in availability of raw material
8.1.5. Streamlining of raw material procurement by manufacturers optimizing their profit margin
8.2. Market Restraints
8.2.1. High cost of date sugar hampering uptake by middle class income group
8.2.2. Wide availability of cost-effective yet potent alternative sweeteners
8.2.3. Low solubility of date sugar limiting its usage in water-based beverages industry
8.3. Key Opportunities
8.3.1. Sugar alternative in health and nutritional Bars
8.3.2. Less penetrated geographies can be targeted to achieve long-term profit objectives
8.4. Market Trends
8.4.1. Targeted marketing for diabetic and health-conscious population
8.4.2. Smart labelling to gain traction
8.4.3. Product premiumization
9. Value Chain Analysis
9.1. Date Sugar Market Value Chain
9.2. Operating Margin
9.3. Key takeaways
9.4. List of Key Manufacturers and Suppliers
10. Price Point Analysis
10.1. Global Date Sugar Market Price Point Analysis, by Region
10.2. Date Sugar Price Forecast, 2017-2029
10.3. Key Takeaways
10.4. Factors Influencing Pricing
11. Global Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029
11.1. Historical Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis, 2014-2018
11.2. Current and Future Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Projections, 2019-2029
11.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis
11.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis
11.2.3. Key Takeaways
12. Global Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis, by Product Type, 2014-2018 and 2019-2029
12.1. Summary of Key Findings
12.2. Global Date Sugar Market – Product Type Summary
12.3. Global Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Product Type
12.3.1. Granule / Crystal
12.3.2. Powdered
12.3.3. Syrup / Liquid
13. Global Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis, by End Use, 2014-2018 and 2019-2029
13.1. Summary of Key Findings
13.2. Global Date Sugar Market – End Use Summary
13.3. Global Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn)Analysis by End Use
13.3.1. Industrial Consumption
13.3.2. Retail Consumption
13.3.3. Food Production
13.3.4. Beverage Industry
14. Global Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis, by Sales Channel, 2014-2018 and 2019-2029
14.1. Summary of Key Findings
14.2. Global Date Sugar Market – Sales Channel Summary
14.3. Global Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Sales Channel
14.3.1. Direct Procurement
14.3.2. Retail Sales
14.3.3. Online Retail
14.3.4. Traditional Grocery Stores
14.3.5. Specialty Grocery Stores
14.3.6. Discount Stores
14.3.7. Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets
15. Global Date Sugar Market Share Analysis, by Origin, 2019 and 2029
15.1. Global Date Sugar Market Analysis, By Origin
15.1.1. Organic
15.1.2. Conventional
15.2. Key Takeaways
16. Global Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis, by Region, 2014-2018 and 2019-2029
16.1. Summary of Key Findings
16.2. Global Date Sugar Market – Regional Summary
16.3. Global Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis by Region
16.3.1. North America
16.3.2. Latin America
16.3.3. Europe
16.3.4. CIS & Russia
16.3.5. Asia-Pacific
16.3.6. Middle-East & Africa
17. North America Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029
17.1. North America Date Sugar Market – Regional Outlook
17.2. North America Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, 2019 - 2029
17.3. By Country
17.3.1. U.S.
17.3.2. Canada
17.4. Product Type
17.5. By End Use
17.6. By Sales Channel
17.7. By Origin
18. Latin America Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029
18.1. Latin America Date Sugar Market – Regional Outlook
18.2. Latin America Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, 2019 - 2029
18.3. By Country
18.3.1. Brazil
18.3.2. Mexico
18.3.3. Argentina
18.3.4. Chile
18.3.5. Peru
18.3.6. Rest of Latin America
18.4. Product Type
18.5. By End Use
18.6. By Sales Channel
18.7. By Origin
19. Europe Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029
19.1. Europe Date Sugar Market – Regional Outlook
19.2. Europe Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, 2019 - 2029
19.3. By Country
19.3.1. Germany
19.3.2. France
19.3.3. Spain
19.3.4. Italy
19.3.5. U.K.
19.3.6. BENELUX
19.3.7. Nordic
19.3.8. Rest of Europe
19.4. By Product Type
19.5. By End Use
19.6. By Sales Channel
19.7. By Origin
20. CIS & Russia Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029
20.1. CIS & Russia Date Sugar Market – Regional Outlook
20.2. CIS & Russia Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, 2019 - 2029
20.3. By Product Type
20.4. By End Use
20.5. By Sales Channel
20.6. By Origin
21. Asia Pacific Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029
21.1. Asia Pacific Date Sugar Market – Regional Outlook
21.2. Asia Pacific Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, 2019 - 2029
21.3. By Country
21.3.1. China
21.3.2. India
21.3.3. ASEAN
21.3.4. S. Korea
21.3.5. Japan
21.3.6. Australia & New Zealand
21.3.7. Rest of Asia Pacific
21.4. By Product Type
21.5. By End Use
21.6. By Sales Channel
21.7. By Origin
22. Middle East and Africa Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis 2014-2018 and Forecast, 2019-2029
22.1. Middle East and Africa Date Sugar Market – Regional Outlook
22.2. Middle East and Africa Date Sugar Market Demand (Tons) and Value (US$ Mn) Analysis & Forecast, 2019 - 2029
22.3. By Country
22.3.1. GCC Countries
22.3.2. S. Africa
22.3.3. Turkey
22.3.4. Iran
22.3.5. Israel
22.3.6. Rest of MEA
22.4. By Product Type
22.5. By End Use
22.6. By Sales Channel
22.7. By Origin
23. Competition Analysis
23.1. Global Date Sugar Market - Dashboard View
23.2. Market Share Analysis
24. Company Profiles
24.1. Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods
24.1.1. Company Overview
24.1.2. Product Overview
24.1.3. Date Sugar Certifications
24.1.4. SWOT Analysis
24.1.5. Strategy Overview
24.2. Date Lady
24.2.1. Company Overview
24.2.2. Product Overview
24.2.3. Date Sugar Certifications
24.2.4. SWOT Analysis
24.2.5. Strategy Overview
24.3. Naturalia Ingredients SRL
24.3.1. Company Overview
24.3.2. Product Overview
24.3.3. Date Sugar Certifications
24.3.4. SWOT Analysis
24.3.5. Strategy Overview
24.4. Now Foods
24.4.1. Company Overview
24.4.2. Product Overview
24.4.3. Date Sugar Certifications
24.4.4. SWOT Analysis
24.4.5. Strategy Overview
24.5. Barry Farms
24.5.1. Company Overview
24.5.2. Product Overview
24.5.3. Date Sugar Certifications
24.5.4. SWOT Analysis
24.5.5. Strategy Overview
24.6. Teeccino
24.6.1. Company Overview
24.6.2. Product Overview
24.6.3. Date Sugar Certifications
24.6.4. SWOT Analysis
24.6.5. Strategy Overview
24.7. Clarks U.K. Ltd.
24.7.1. Company Overview
24.7.2. Product Overview
24.7.3. Date Sugar Certifications
24.7.4. SWOT Analysis
24.7.5. Strategy Overview
24.8. Chatfield’s Brands
24.8.1. Company Overview
24.8.2. Product Overview
24.8.3. Date Sugar Certifications
24.8.4. SWOT Analysis
24.8.5. Strategy Overview
24.9. Glory Bee
24.9.1. Company Overview
24.9.2. Product Overview
24.9.3. Date Sugar Certifications
24.9.4. SWOT Analysis
24.9.5. Strategy Overview
25. Appendix
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