Khajoor types in Pakistan: taste, origin and price per kg (2026)
Pakistan buys khajoor all year, and twice as much in Ramzan. Walk into any dry fruit shop or open any website and you'll see a dozen names: Ajwa, Mabroom, Kalmi, Sukkari, Irani, Aseel. Prices run from about Rs 600 to more than Rs 7,000 a kilo. Here is what each type actually is, what it tastes like, and what it costs.
Prices below are for 1 kg packs, checked at three large online date sellers in Pakistan on 5 October 2026. They change with the season and usually rise before Ramzan.
Khajoor types and prices at a glance
| Khajoor | Comes from | Taste and texture | Price per kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajwa | Madinah, Saudi Arabia | Small, almost black, soft, mildly sweet | Rs 3,800 to 5,300 |
| Mabroom | Madinah, Saudi Arabia | Long and slim, reddish brown, chewy, not too sweet | Rs 3,200 to 5,500 |
| Medjool | Jordan and Palestine (originally Morocco) | Very large, soft and juicy, caramel taste | Rs 5,000 to 7,400 |
| Amber | Madinah, Saudi Arabia | Large, soft, gently sweet | Rs 4,300 to 5,500 |
| Kalmi (Safawi) | Madinah, Saudi Arabia | Long, dark, soft, medium sweet | Rs 3,900 to 4,500 |
| Sukkari (sukri) | Qassim, Saudi Arabia | Golden, very sweet, melts in the mouth | Rs 3,000 to 3,800 |
| Sugai (Segai) | Central Saudi Arabia | Two-tone, crisp tip, soft base | Rs 2,500 to 3,600 |
| Irani (Mazafati) | Iran | Dark, very soft and moist | Rs 1,200 to 1,600 |
| Aseel | Khairpur, Pakistan | Medium, soft, the everyday Pakistani date | About Rs 700 |
| Chuhara | Dried dates | Hard and dry | About Rs 1,300 |
Within each type, "jumbo", "A++" or "VIP" grades cost more, and bigger packs cost less per kilo.
Ajwa khajoor
The most famous date in Pakistan. Ajwa comes from Madinah and is small to medium, very dark brown to black, with fine wrinkles and a soft, slightly dry bite. It is only mildly sweet. Muslims value it because of a hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari (5445) about eating seven Ajwa dates in the morning, which is why it is the date most people buy for Ramzan and for elders.
Price: Rs 3,800 to 5,300 per kg. Best for: Ramzan, gifts for parents and elders.
How to spot real Ajwa: it should be small to medium and nearly black, matte rather than shiny, soft but not sticky, and gently sweet. A price far below the usual range is a warning sign. Buy from a seller who states the origin and the packing date.
Mabroom khajoor
Long, slim and reddish brown, Mabroom is chewy with a light caramel taste and is less sweet than most dates. It is a favourite of people who find dates too sugary.
Price: Rs 3,200 to 5,500 per kg. Best for: everyday snacking and people who prefer less sweetness.
Medjool khajoor
The big one. Medjool dates are large, soft and juicy with a rich caramel taste. The variety came from Morocco; most Medjool in Pakistan is imported from Jordan and Palestine. It is the most expensive date per kilo here, and the easiest to stuff because of its size.
Price: Rs 5,000 to 7,400 per kg. Best for: gift boxes and stuffing with nuts.
Amber khajoor
Amber (Anbara) is a large Madinah date, soft and gently sweet, often sold as a premium gift date.
Price: Rs 4,300 to 5,500 per kg. Best for: gifts and guests.
Kalmi khajoor (Safawi)
In Pakistan, Kalmi and Safawi are usually sold as the same date: long, dark brown to black, soft, and medium sweet. It is a good all-rounder, sweeter than Mabroom but less sugary than Sukkari.
This is the date we use at Date Pop. Kalmi is soft enough to stuff by hand, holds a filling without splitting, and isn't so sweet that it fights the chocolate. Every one of our chocolate stuffed dates starts as a Kalmi date.
Price: Rs 3,900 to 4,500 per kg. Best for: daily eating, stuffing, and if you can't decide. How does it compare with the big Medjool? See Kalmi vs Medjool dates.
Kalmi khajoor, stuffed with almond and dipped in dark chocolate
Sukkari khajoor (sukri)
"Sukkar" means sugar, and Sukkari is the sweetest date on this list. It comes from Qassim in Saudi Arabia, is golden to light brown, and is sold either soft and melting (rutab) or firmer and crunchy.
Price: Rs 3,000 to 3,800 per kg. Best for: people with a sweet tooth, and with chai.
Sugai khajoor (Segai)
Easy to recognise: Sugai is two-tone, with a light, crisp tip and a darker, softer base. Mildly sweet with a little crunch.
Price: Rs 2,500 to 3,600 per kg. Best for: a change from the usual.
Irani khajoor (Mazafati)
The soft, dark, moist dates in boxes at most shops are usually Mazafati from Iran. They are very soft, juicy and affordable; keep them in the fridge. Dry Irani dates such as Zahidi are firmer and cheaper, around Rs 600 to 700 per kg.
Price: Rs 1,200 to 1,600 per kg for Mazafati. Best for: daily iftar on a budget.
Aseel khajoor
Pakistan's own. Aseel is grown mainly around Khairpur in Sindh and is the date most Pakistani families grew up with: medium sized, soft and affordable. Much of it is also dried into chuhara.
Price: about Rs 700 per kg. Best for: everyday eating and cooking.
Chuhara
Chuhara are dates dried until hard. They are handed out at nikkahs, soaked in milk and used in cooking. Khajoor is the soft date; chuhara is the dried one.
Price: about Rs 1,300 per kg.
Other dates you might see
- Barni: a round, soft Madinah date that is harder to find in Pakistan.
- Khudri: a firm, dark brown Saudi date, usually one of the cheaper Saudi options.
- Dhakki: a large Pakistani date from Dera Ismail Khan.
Which khajoor should you buy?
- For iftar every day: Aseel, Irani or Sukkari keep the cost down.
- For elders and Ramzan gifts: Ajwa.
- If you find dates too sweet: Mabroom or Kalmi.
- For a showpiece gift box: Medjool or Amber. Compare dates gift box prices from eight sellers.
- For a nikkah: chuhara, or Mini Boxes of 4 stuffed dates as bid boxes. See our bid boxes for nikah.
Want them stuffed?
We don't sell plain dates. We take soft Kalmi dates, stuff them by hand with kunafa and pistachio, roasted almond (badam khajoor), peanut butter and walnut, gulkand or cookies and cream, and coat them in chocolate. See every box and price in chocolate dates price in Pakistan, or check khajoor calories for each type. Want to try it yourself? Here is how to make chocolate dates at home.
Quick answers
Which khajoor is the best in Pakistan?
It depends on what you want. Ajwa is the most prized, Medjool the biggest, Sukkari the sweetest, Mabroom the least sweet, and Aseel the best value.
What is the price of 1 kg Ajwa dates in Pakistan?
About Rs 3,800 to 5,300 in October 2026, depending on size and grade. Jumbo Ajwa costs the most.
What is the cheapest khajoor?
Pakistani Aseel and dry Irani dates, at around Rs 600 to 700 per kg.
What is the difference between khajoor and chuhara?
Khajoor is the soft date. Chuhara is a date that has been dried until hard.
Are Kalmi and Safawi the same?
In Pakistan they are usually sold as the same long, dark, soft date. Some sellers list them separately, so check the photo and description.
Which dates are best for gifting?
Ajwa, Medjool or Amber in a good box, or stuffed chocolate dates if you want something people haven't been given before.
