المركز الوطني للنخيل والتمور

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 Initiative

A Program to empower agricultural associations by providing inputs, services, and 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 Program

A program that supports small palm farmers with financial aid to improve the quality of agricultural...

Farmers

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Services

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Issuance of Date Export Certificate

Export certificate service for dates with shipment verification via accredited export centers

Merchants, Factories, Companies, and Commercial EstablishmentsGovernment Entities

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Filling out the registration form for the Initiative to Increase the Consumption of Date-Flavored Food Products in Major Local Retail Markets

Service to register food companies in the initiative promoting date-flavored products

Merchants, Factories, Companies, and Commercial Establishments

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Agricultural Subsidies Program

Service that enables small-scale palm farmers to apply for indirect financial support

Farmers

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Create Broker Account in the Seasonal Markets System

Service that enables brokers to create an account in the Seasonal Markets System

Seasonal Date Markets

Details Request

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 - 2025-10-31

Al-Bukayriyah Seasonal Dates Market

The Al-Bukayriyah Date Season is held annually as one of the most important agricultural seasons in the Qassim region. Farmers, marketers, traders, and consumers come together in a bustling seasonal market to showcase and sell the finest local date varieties.

Local Event

2025-08-01 - 2025-10-31

Ar-Rass Seasonal Dates Market

The Ar Rass Date Season is held annually as one of the most important agricultural seasons in the Qassim region. Farmers, marketers, traders, and consumers gather in a bustling seasonal market to showcase and sell the finest local date varieties.

Local Event

2025-08-01 - 2025-10-31

Al-Bada’i Seasonal Dates Market

The Al-Badayea Date Season is held annually as one of the most important agricultural seasons in the Qassim region. Farmers, marketers, traders, and consumers gather in a bustling seasonal market to showcase and sell the finest local date varieties.

Local Event

2025-08-01 - 2025-10-31

Al-Mithnab Seasonal Dates Market (Al-Mithnab Red Sukari Dates Festival)

The Al-Mithnab Date Season is held annually as one of the most important agricultural seasons in the Qassim region. Farmers, marketers, traders, and consumers gather in a bustling seasonal market to showcase and sell the finest local date varieties.