Date exports near two billion
The Buraydah International Dates Festival has experienced a noticeable increase in market activity and marketing efforts, coinciding with strong growth in the Kingdom's date exports. In 2025, the export value reached 1.93 billion SAR, marking a 14.3% rise compared to 2024, and a 59.5% increase over five years. Exports have grown from 1.21 billion SAR in 2021 to nearly two billion SAR in 2025, with markets expanding to more than 125 countries. The leading importing countries include Japan, accounting for 67% of imports, followed by South Africa at 48%, the Netherlands at 47%, and China at 39%. This growth reflects the Kingdom’s efforts to develop the palm and date sector and enhance its export capacity, aimed at supporting the national economy and diversifying income sources.
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