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Egyptian Date Exports to Bangladesh: Ramadan Date Market Guide
Bangladesh is a major, fast-growing market for Egyptian dates — driven overwhelmingly by Ramadan. With a large Muslim-majority population and strong price sensitivity, Bangladesh imports huge volumes of affordable semi-dry dates for the fasting month, and Egypt, the world’s largest date producer, is a leading supplier of value Siwi. 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 Bangladesh
- Product: dates — semi-dry (Siwi), soft and premium (Medjool) (HS 0804.10).
- Egypt’s position: the world’s largest date producer; a leading supplier to Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh’s role: a major, price-sensitive Ramadan market.
- Best varieties: Siwi (semi-dry, the value workhorse), Medjool (premium tier).
- Main route: containerised (ambient) via Suez to Chattogram (Chittagong).
- Storage: semi-dry/dry dates ambient; soft/Medjool chilled (~0–4 °C).
- Compliance: phytosanitary certificate, BSTI/import rules, Halal on request.
- Incoterms: FOB / CIF / CFR — confirm per booking.
Why Egyptian Dates Work for the Bangladeshi Market
Bangladesh’s date demand is overwhelmingly a Ramadan phenomenon, and it’s a highly price-sensitive market — affordable semi-dry dates in volume are what move. Egypt, the world’s largest producer, meets that with value Siwi at scale, with premium Medjool available for higher tiers. Volumes spike enormously ahead of the fasting month, so timing and price are everything.
For Bangladeshi importers, Egyptian dates offer the scale and value pricing the Ramadan trade demands — provided orders are placed and shipped well ahead of the season.
Best Varieties for Bangladesh
| Variety | Type / profile | Bangladesh fit |
|---|---|---|
| Siwi | Semi-dry, amber, sweet, great keeping | ★★★ The value Ramadan workhorse |
| Medjool | Large, soft, premium | ★★ Premium tier |
| Barhi | Soft, honey-like | ★ Niche premium |
For full product detail see the Egyptian Dates Export Report.
Logistics: Egypt to Bangladesh
- Ports of loading: Sokhna (Red Sea / Suez); Alexandria / Damietta.
- Port of discharge: Chattogram (Chittagong); onward to Dhaka.
- Storage/temperature: semi-dry/dry dates ambient; soft & Medjool chilled ~0–4 °C.
- Packing: 5/10 kg bulk cartons; retail packs; palletised.
- Transit: multi-week Red Sea / Bay of Bengal sailing — book months ahead of Ramadan.
Bangladeshi Market Requirements
- Phytosanitary certificate and import documentation meeting Bangladeshi quarantine requirements.
- BSTI / food-safety compliance and import permit as applicable.
- Documentation: certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, weight/quality certificate.
- Quality assurance: HACCP / ISO 22000 at the packing facility; Halal certificate on request; fumigation as required.
- Labeling: product, grade, net weight, crop year, Halal mark and producer.
Season & Shipping Window
| Period | Activity | Bangladesh notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aug–Oct | Date harvest & grading | New-crop packing |
| 2–3 months pre-Ramadan | Peak shipping | Book early for the long transit |
| Year-round | Storage supply | Continuous availability from storage |
Frequently Asked Questions
How important is Bangladesh for Egyptian dates?
Bangladesh is a major, fast-growing Ramadan date market with strong price sensitivity, and Egypt — the world’s largest producer — is a leading supplier of affordable semi-dry Siwi.
Which Egyptian date varieties suit Bangladesh?
Affordable semi-dry Siwi is the Ramadan value workhorse, with premium Medjool available for higher tiers.
How are Egyptian dates shipped to Bangladesh?
In ambient 20-ft containers via Suez to Chattogram (Chittagong); soft and Medjool dates are chilled at about 0–4 °C. Book months ahead of Ramadan.
What documents are required to import Egyptian dates into Bangladesh?
A phytosanitary certificate meeting Bangladeshi conditions, BSTI/food-safety compliance and import permit, certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, Halal labeling, and HACCP/ISO 22000 with a fumigation certificate where required.
Request a Quote for the Bangladeshi Market
Building a Bangladesh date program for Ramadan? PEI Trade supplies value semi-dry Siwi and premium Medjool in bulk or retail packs, with Halal documentation, appropriate handling, and container delivery to Chattogram — planned around Ramadan lead times and price points. Tell us your varieties, grades, packing and delivery window for a sharp offer.
How to Cite This Page
PEI Trade. “Egyptian Date Exports to Bangladesh: Ramadan Date Market Guide.” peitrade.com, 2026, https://peitrade.com/egyptian-date-exports-to-bangladesh/
Sources: PEI Trade Egyptian Dates Export Report (Egypt world’s largest producer; South-Asian Ramadan markets); WITS/UN Comtrade Egypt dates exports (HS 0804.10). Country-level Bangladesh volume qualitative. HS code 0804.10.
Related
- Report: Egyptian Dates Export Report 2026
- Seasonal calendar: Egyptian Export Season Calendar
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