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Harvested from the land of goodness, our dates represent the true spirit of Saudi Arabian hospitality

Date Palm and Dates Sector in Numbers

Palms in Saudi Arabia

1st globally in date exports in terms of the value

Billion, The Value of Saudi Date Exports

Million palm trees in the Kingdom

The Palm Tree in Saudi History

The palm tree's original homeland is the Arabian Gulf region, where its cultivation became a symbol of life and resilience. The palm tree spread through trade and migrations, eventually becoming an integral part of Arab identity. It became closely associated with Arab hospitality and its genuine generosity.

Total number of palm trees in Saudi Arabia
+37 Million
Palm
Dates Varieties
300+
Variety
Number of countries to which exports are made
133
Country
Number of Agricultural holdings
123K
Agricultural holding for palm trees

Programs

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Dates Purchase Program

A program serving small farmers by purchasing dates at preferential prices compared to the market...

Farmers

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Association Empowerment

Empowering agri associations with inputs, services & guidance...

Agricultural Associations

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Prepare Farms for Global Markets

A program that enhances the quality of Saudi dates and improves farm efficiency to support global ex...

Farmers

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Agricultural Support

Supporting small palm farmers with funds to boost production quality....

Farmers

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Services

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Saudi Dates Mark Verification

Verify the Saudi Dates Mark on products and its legitimacy for the issuing entity

Consumers

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A service that enables farmers to request the transfer of palm residues from their farms to factories

A service that enables farmers to the transfer of palm residues from their farms to factories

Farmers

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Application for Approval of a Fumigation Center

A service that enables factories to apply for accreditation as a fumigation center

Traders, factories, and institutions

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Date Delivery Appointment (Excellent / Standard)

Book a date delivery appointment in the available categories: Excellent and Standard.

Farmers

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Events Calendar

Local Event

Medina Seasonal Dates Market

2025-08-01 - 2025-11-30
The Madinah Dates Season represents one of the largest seasonal destinations for marketing and selling dates, where the daily market witnesses vibrant commercial activity that brings together farmers, traders, and buyers from within the Kingdom and abroad

Local Event

2025-08-01 - 2025-11-30

Seasonal Date Market in Ateeqah (Riyadh)

The Seasonal Date Market in Ateeqah, Riyadh, is a prominent annual destination that brings together farmers and date traders from across the Kingdom to showcase the finest varieties of Saudi dates. The market serves as a direct trading platform between sellers and beneficiaries, highlighting the cultural and economic significance of dates in Saudi Arabia

Conference

2025-11-25 - 2025-11-26

International Dates Conference & Exhibition 2025

The world’s leading platform empowering the palm and dates sector — blending investment, knowledge, and culture in a comprehensive experience featuring an international conference, specialized exhibition, and inspiring educational and entertainment activities for individuals and families.

Local Event

2025-11-25 - 2025-12-04

Dates World Exhibition 2025

The world’s largest platform empowering the palm and dates sector, bringing together investment, knowledge, and culture in a comprehensive experience that features a specialized exhibition, inspiring entertainment and educational activities for individuals and families, including museums, heritage showcases, cooking competitions, restaurants, cafés, and date-based products.

Local Event

2025-12-01 - 2025-12-30

Al-Ahsa Dates Season Festival

An annual festival in Al-Nakhil village celebrating the quality of Al-Ahsa dates, especially the famous "Khalas" variety. It combines a seasonal market, heritage shows, artistic events, and a platform supporting innovation and entrepreneurs in the dates sector.