Agriculture commodity
Dates
Phoenix dactylifera — Somalia, Djibouti, Chad. Arid zone crop.
At a glance
- Family
- Fresh Fruits
- Sector
- Agriculture
- HS code
- 0804.10
Frequently asked
- What is Dates?
- Phoenix dactylifera — Somalia, Djibouti, Chad. Arid zone crop.
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