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Egyptian Date Exports to Indonesia: Ramadan Date Market Guide
Indonesia is one of the top destinations for Egyptian dates — a market defined by Ramadan. As the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country, Indonesia consumes enormous volumes of dates during the fasting month, and Egypt, the world’s largest date producer, is a leading supplier of affordable semi-dry and soft dates. Egypt’s export map is led by Morocco, Indonesia and Turkey. This guide covers the best varieties, logistics, market requirements, the season calendar, and how to open a supply program. HS code 0804.10.
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Quick Answer: Egyptian Dates to Indonesia
- Product: dates — semi-dry (Siwi), soft and premium (Medjool) (HS 0804.10).
- Egypt’s position: the world’s largest date producer; a top supplier to Indonesia.
- Indonesia’s role: a massive Ramadan-driven market (world’s largest Muslim population).
- Best varieties: Siwi (semi-dry, the workhorse), Medjool (premium), Barhi.
- Main route: containerised (ambient) via Suez to Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) and Surabaya.
- Storage: semi-dry/dry dates ambient; soft/Medjool chilled (~0–4 °C).
- Compliance: BPOM & Halal (MUI/BPJPH) registration, phytosanitary certificate.
- Incoterms: FOB / CIF / CFR — confirm per booking.
Why Egyptian Dates Work for the Indonesian Market
Indonesia’s date demand is overwhelmingly a Ramadan phenomenon — dates are the traditional food for breaking the fast, consumed nationwide by a population of over 270 million. Volumes spike enormously in the weeks before and during the fasting month, and price and availability at scale are decisive. Egypt, the world’s largest date producer, meets that with affordable semi-dry Siwi dates and premium Medjool for gifting tiers.
For Indonesian importers and distributors, Egyptian dates offer the scale, price and variety range the Ramadan trade needs — provided orders are placed and shipped well ahead of the season.
Best Varieties for Indonesia
| Variety | Type / profile | Indonesia fit |
|---|---|---|
| Siwi | Semi-dry, amber, sweet, great keeping | ★★★ The volume Ramadan workhorse |
| Medjool | Large, soft, premium | ★★★ Premium & gifting |
| Barhi | Soft, honey-like | ★★ Premium soft |
For full product detail see the Egyptian Dates Export Report.
Logistics: Egypt to Indonesia
- Ports of loading: Sokhna (Red Sea / Suez); Alexandria / Damietta.
- Ports of discharge: Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) and Surabaya; onward inland.
- Storage/temperature: semi-dry/dry dates ambient; soft & Medjool chilled ~0–4 °C.
- Packing: 5/10 kg bulk cartons; retail 400 g–1 kg packs; Medjool in trays; palletised.
- Transit: multi-week Red Sea / Indian Ocean sailing — book months ahead of Ramadan.
Indonesian Market Requirements
- BPOM registration for packaged food, and Halal certification (MUI / BPJPH) — important for the Indonesian market.
- Phytosanitary certificate and import documentation meeting Indonesian quarantine requirements.
- Documentation: certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, weight/quality certificate.
- Quality assurance: HACCP / ISO 22000 at the packing facility; fumigation certificate as required.
- Labeling: Indonesian-language labeling with product, grade, net weight, crop year, Halal mark and producer.
Season & Shipping Window
| Period | Activity | Indonesia notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aug–Oct | Date harvest & grading | New-crop packing |
| 2–3 months pre-Ramadan | Peak shipping | Book early for the long transit & Halal/BPOM lead times |
| Year-round | Storage supply | Continuous availability from storage |
Frequently Asked Questions
How important is Indonesia for Egyptian dates?
Indonesia is one of Egypt’s top date destinations — a massive Ramadan-driven market, being the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country. Egypt’s export map is led by Morocco, Indonesia and Turkey.
Which Egyptian date varieties suit Indonesia?
Affordable semi-dry Siwi is the Ramadan volume workhorse, with premium Medjool for gifting tiers and soft Barhi as a premium option.
How are Egyptian dates shipped to Indonesia?
In ambient 20-ft containers via Suez to Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) and Surabaya; soft and Medjool dates are chilled at about 0–4 °C. Book months ahead of Ramadan.
What compliance is required for Indonesia?
BPOM registration for packaged food and Halal certification (MUI/BPJPH), a phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, Indonesian-language labeling, and HACCP/ISO 22000 with a fumigation certificate where required.
Request a Quote for the Indonesian Market
Building an Indonesia date program for Ramadan? PEI Trade supplies semi-dry Siwi, premium Medjool and other Egyptian dates in bulk or retail packs, with Halal documentation, appropriate ambient or chilled handling, and container delivery to Tanjung Priok and Surabaya — planned around Ramadan lead times. Tell us your varieties, grades, packing and delivery window for a competitive offer.
How to Cite This Page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Date Exports to Indonesia: Ramadan Date Market Guide.” peitrade.com, 2026, https://peitrade.com/egyptian-date-exports-to-indonesia/
Sources: PEI Trade Egyptian Dates Export Report (Egypt world’s largest producer; top destinations Morocco, Indonesia, Turkey); WITS/UN Comtrade Egypt dates exports (HS 0804.10). Country-level Indonesia volume qualitative. HS code 0804.10.
Related
- Report: Egyptian Dates Export Report 2026
- Seasonal calendar: Egyptian Export Season Calendar
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