RIYADH ( WNAM MONITORING): Saudi Arabia achieved record growth in date exports in 2025, with their value reaching SR1.938 billion ($517 million), a 14.3 percent increase compared to 2024 and a significant 59.5 percent surge since 2021.
This milestone highlights the rising global demand for Saudi dates and the sector’s enhanced production efficiency, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.
It directly supports the objectives of Vision 2030 to diversify the national economy and increase the agricultural sector’s contribution to gross domestic product.
Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli attributed this success to the leadership’s support and effective public-private collaboration.
Al-Fadhli, who is also the chairman of the National Center for Palms and Dates, noted that initiatives to empower Saudi date exports have been instrumental in expanding market reach.
Currently, the Kingdom exports unique varieties to more than 125 countries, maintaining a competitive edge through high-quality standards and a production volume exceeding 1.9 million tonnes from more than 37 million palm trees in 2025.
