Sayer or Esta’maran is the most abundant date species which accounts for 65% of Iranian dates. Around 40% of Iranian dates for export is Sayer and it is one of the most important export figures. The shape is slightly elongated, oval and typically dark brown colored and its cross section is yellow. An average weight of fruit is 8.5 grams and kernel weight is 0.9 grams. Sayer Date is the principal kind of date fruit in Khuzestan province (70-80% of palms in Khuzestan province are Sayer dates). Thanks to its high-quality, Sayer is well known in many countries especially Canada, England, Australia and New Zealand.Sayer is available in three types: seeded, seedless and chopped. The most important specification of Sayer is being semi-dry (its moisture is around 16%). It is capable of storage for a longer period of time than other kinds of dates. It should be noted that the date in Khuzestan province including Sayer Date is totally organic without pesticides or chemicals.Sayer has a high amount of nutrients and cellulose, so at the point of sugar and nutrition value it is unique and has great syrup. The best-chopped dates are made from Sayer dates and they can be used in cooking or served with tea and other drinks. 

Type:                     Semi-Dry, moisture around 16%

Color:                    Uniform light brown to dark brown (Reddish)

Length:                 3 – 4 cm 

Shelf Life:             At room temperature about 2 years under interim fumigation 

Harvest Time:      Mid September 

Growing Region: Khuzestan province

Usage:                  Used pitted or unpitted for direct consumption and/or for industrial purposes

Packing:               Most common packing is 10 kg telescopic carton.