According to the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, date exports from Saudi Arabia grew 5.4 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year, reaching SR1.28 billion (USD340 million). The nation exported more than 300 types of dates, ranking first in value among 113 countries, according to the International Trade Center. The number of importing countries in 2022 reached 116 countries, with an estimated 1.54 million tons of dates produced.
Saudi Arabia is home to more than 33 million palm trees, as well as over 123,000 agricultural holdings distributed across 13 regions of the country. Both the palm and dates sector contribute to several significant manufacturing industries. Of course, dates are an essential fruit among Saudi families, especially during the month of Ramadan.
During Ramadan, Saudi markets usually witness a booming demand for buying dates, the most prominent types of which are Ajwa, Anbara, and Al-Safawi, among others. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture revealed that date exports from the Kingdom have been increasing year by year, reflecting the high quality and diversity of Saudi dates.
Source: menafn.com