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

View All

Dates Purchase Program

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

Farmers

Details

Association Empowerment

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

Agricultural Associations

Details

Prepare Farms for Global Markets

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

Farmers

Details

Agricultural Support

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

Farmers

Details

Services

View NCPD Services

View All

Saudi Dates Mark Verification

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

Consumers

Details Request

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

Details Request

Application for Approval of a Fumigation Center

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

Traders, factories, and institutions

Details Request

Trimming service – removal of offshoots – removal of dry fronds.

Farmers

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.