Red Dates Price in China Falls 3.0% to USD 1,063/tonne

Red dates in China were quoted at USD 1,063/tonne as of 2026-09-30, down 3.0% from USD 1,096/tonne on 2026-09-18. Over the month the price has fallen 12.1% from USD 1,210/tonne on 2026-08-28, and over the quarter it is down 15.2% from USD 1,254/tonne on 2026-07-02. The year change stands at -30.0%, against USD 1,520/tonne on 2025-09-30. The latest quote is the 52-week low, set on 2026-09-30, while the 52-week high of USD 1,603/tonne was recorded on 2025-10-17.

According to Sina Finance, new season production is expected to reach 550,000 to 600,000 tons, maintaining a trend of normalized high yields. The same source reports that old season inventory remains at high levels compared to previous years, continuously suppressing spot prices.

Sina Finance also notes that heavy rainfall in early September in Xinjiang production areas caused localized fruit cracking risks, though the impact on total supply remains limited. Demand during the Mid-Autumn Festival preparation period was weaker than expected, with downstream traders maintaining cautious procurement.

Quhe Futures reported that physical inventory at 36 sample points was recorded at 9,626 tons as of September 16, reflecting a large base despite some destocking.