If you are a date importer or trader in Turkey, Iranian dates are a golden opportunity.

The shared border between Iran andTurkey, high variety, excellent quality, and competitive pricing make Iranian dates a

smart choice for import and re-export.Here are five of the top Iranian export dates, which Turkey imported last year, along

with reasons why they stand ou

Mazafati Dates

• Soft, juicy, and very sweet – highly popular during Ramadan
• Suitable for supermarkets and premium stores

Compared to Medjool Dates: softer texture, sweeter taste, and more affordabl

Sayer (Estameran) Dates

• Semi-dry with long shelf life – ideal for wholesale
• Used in food processing, bakeries, and retail

Compared to Tunisian Deglet Noor: sweeter, denser texture, and more economica

Shahani Dates

• Extremely sweet and tender
• Ideal for traditional markets and fresh date sales

Compared to Rabbi or Rotab dates: sweeter, softer, and more palatabl

Kabkab Dates

• Moist, fleshy with rich traditional flavor
• Used in household consumption, syrup production, and food industry

Compared to Iraqi Barhi: stronger taste and higher yiel

Zahedi Dates

• Dry and meaty – very long shelf life
• Perfect for wholesale, food industry, and re-export

Compared to Algerian dry dates: sweeter, meatier texture, and better transportation durability

Why Iranian Dates Fit the Turkish Market:

• Shared border = faster delivery and lower costs
• Great variety to supply both domestic and re-export markets
• Competitive pricing compared to Tunisian, Saudi, or Algerian dates
• Available in a wide range of packaging formats

Conclusion for Turkish Traders:

Iranian dates allow you to supply the Turkish market with higher quality and more variety at lower costs, while also enabling

re-export to surrounding countries.