Sukari dates wholesale — also spelled Sukkary or Sukkari — covers the golden, tender variety whose name comes from the Arabic for sugar. It is the sweetest date we ship, with a distinctive butterscotch character and a crumbly, melting texture that has made it a favourite in premium snacking and gifting. This guide covers grades, the soft and drier selections, organic supply and packaging.
What Are Sukari Dates?
Sukari takes its name from sukkar, the Arabic word for sugar — an accurate description. It is a golden to light amber date, tender and slightly crumbly, with a rich butterscotch sweetness that is more pronounced than Medjool''s caramel and considerably more than Deglet Noor''s mild honey note.
The variety is sold in two distinct selections, and the difference matters commercially:
- Soft Sukari — higher moisture, melting texture, premium snacking and gifting
- Drier Sukari — firmer, longer shelf life, better suited to ambient distribution and value retail
Sukari is also notable for a naturally lighter colour than most premium varieties, which gives it clear shelf differentiation next to the dark Medjool and Ajwa packs.
On spelling: Sukari, Sukkary and Sukkari all refer to the same variety. We use Sukkary on product documentation; buyers search most often for "Sukari". Both will reach us.
Organic Sukari Dates
Organic Sukari dates sit naturally in the premium snacking channel, where the buyer is already paying for quality and certification reinforces the positioning rather than merely adding cost.
Organic lots are certified under the USDA National Organic Program, with an organic transaction certificate issued per shipment and full segregation from conventional fruit at every stage of handling.
As with all our organic lines, volume is allocated by harvest. Sukari in the soft selection is the more constrained of the two — if that is what your programme needs, reserve it early.
Grades and Specifications
| Selection | Characteristics | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Sukari | Higher moisture, melting, crumbly texture | Premium snacking, gifting, chilled retail |
| Drier Sukari | Firmer bite, longer ambient shelf life | Value retail, ambient distribution, export |
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Colour | Golden to light amber |
| Flavour | Rich butterscotch, very sweet |
| Texture | Tender, slightly crumbly |
| Size | Medium to large |
| Format | Whole with pit; pitted on request |
| Retail packs | 454 g (1 lb), 500 g, 1 kg; gift formats |
| Bulk | 5 kg and 10 kg food-grade cartons |
| Certifications | USDA Organic, BRC, IFS Food, Halal, Kosher |
Who Buys Sukari in Bulk
- Premium snacking brands — the golden colour and butterscotch flavour differentiate clearly on shelf
- Gifting and hamper packers — strong seasonal demand, particularly around Ramadan and year-end
- Specialty and natural-products retail — especially the organic selection
- Private label — a differentiated variety for retailers wanting an alternative to Medjool
- Foodservice and hospitality — hotel, airline and restaurant catering
Sukari is less commonly used in industrial processing: its very high sweetness and crumbly texture make it an eating date rather than a formulation ingredient. For that role, see our date ingredients range.
Need pricing on Sukkary in bulk? Tell us your volume, grade and destination.
Request a QuoteSukari Compared With Other Premium Varieties
| Sukari | Medjool | Khalas | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colour | Golden, light | Dark amber | Golden-brown |
| Sweetness | Highest — butterscotch | Intense caramel | Balanced caramel |
| Texture | Tender, crumbly | Soft, moist, fibrous | Soft, smooth |
| Shelf presence | Stands out — light colour | Classic premium | Mid-premium |
| Price level | Mid to high | Highest | Mid |
Packaging and Logistics
Sukkary ships in the format your programme needs, from retail-ready packs to full pallets.
| Format | Detail |
|---|---|
| Retail | Branded or private label, window packs, gift formats |
| Food-grade cartons | 5 kg and 10 kg; 20–25 kg for industrial grades |
| Pallets | Standard and euro, shrink-wrapped and corner-protected |
| Container | FCL and LCL to the USA and Canada |
| Private label | Artwork, barcodes and retail-ready cases to your spec |
Full packaging options across the range are detailed on our packaging page.
Certifications and Documentation
Every lot of Sukkary ships with the paperwork your quality and compliance teams need — not on request, as standard.
- Certificate of analysis per production lot: Brix, moisture, water activity, microbiological results, heavy metals on request
- USDA Organic transaction certificate on organic lots
- Halal and Kosher certificates issued per shipment
- BRC and IFS Food certification at the processing plant, audited annually
- Full lot traceability back to the plantation
See our quality and certifications overview for the detail behind each of these.
How to Order Sukkary Dates Wholesale
Send us four things and we will come back with a firm quote:
- Volume — per shipment and, if known, annual
- Grade and format — whole or pitted, retail or bulk, organic or conventional
- Packaging — your own artwork, our retail packs, or plain bulk
- Destination and timing — port or door, and your target in-stock date
We grow on our own plantations in the Tunisian Djerid and export direct to North America, with no broker between the palm and your pallet. You can browse the full wholesale dates range, read about who we are, or go straight to the homepage for an overview.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sukkary Dates
Is Sukari the same as Sukkary or Sukkari dates?
Yes — Sukari, Sukkary and Sukkari are transliterations of the same Arabic name, meaning "sugary". They refer to one variety. We use Sukkary on product documentation and specification sheets, while most buyers search for "Sukari". Either term will reach the right product.
What do Sukari dates taste like?
Sukari is the sweetest variety we ship, with a distinctive rich butterscotch character rather than the caramel of Medjool or the mild honey of Deglet Noor. The texture is tender and slightly crumbly, closer to melting than chewy, and the colour is golden to light amber rather than dark.
What is the difference between soft and dry Sukari?
They are two selections of the same variety. Soft Sukari has higher moisture and a melting, crumbly texture, suited to premium snacking, gifting and chilled retail. Drier Sukari is firmer with a longer ambient shelf life, better suited to value retail and ambient distribution. Specify which you need at the quote stage as they are priced and handled differently.
Are organic Sukari dates available in bulk?
Yes, certified under the USDA National Organic Program with an organic transaction certificate per shipment and full segregation from conventional fruit. Organic volume is allocated by harvest, and the soft selection is the more supply-constrained of the two, so early reservation is advisable.
Can Sukari dates be used in food manufacturing?
They can, but they are rarely the most economical choice. Sukari is very sweet and crumbly, which makes it an excellent eating date but harder to handle on a production line than firmer varieties. For paste, syrup, sugar and diced applications, Deglet Noor-based date ingredients are the more practical option.
What retail pack sizes are available for Sukari?
Standard retail formats are 454 g (1 lb), 500 g and 1 kg, with gift packaging for the seasonal trade. Bulk is supplied in 5 kg and 10 kg food-grade cartons. Private-label artwork and retail-ready formats are available to your specification.
How should Sukari dates be stored?
Cool and dry for normal turnover. The soft selection benefits meaningfully from chilled storage, which preserves its melting texture and golden colour; the drier selection is comfortable at ambient temperature through normal distribution.
Where can I buy Sukari dates wholesale in the USA or Canada?
Kartago Dates supplies Sukari in bulk and retail-ready formats to snacking brands, specialty retailers, gifting packers and foodservice across the United States and Canada, organic or conventional. Request a quote specifying soft or drier selection, volume and pack format for pricing within 24 business hours.
In short: Sukkary is available organic or conventional, in retail and bulk formats, shipped direct from our Tunisian plantations to the USA and Canada with a COA on every lot. See it alongside the rest of the range on the wholesale dates page.