The National Centre for Palms & Dates announced that Saudi date exports reached SAR 1.695 billion in 2024, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics. The figures also revealed that the Kingdom’s date production exceeded 1.9 million tons during the same period ــــ reflecting the growing capacity of the palm and date industry in Saudi Arabia. 

Saudi dates expanded their global presence, reaching 133 countries with a 15.9% increase in export value compared to 2023. This growth reflects the Kingdom's ongoing effort to elevate product quality and expand international market reach, highlighting the sector's strategic role in supporting the national economy and diversifying revenue streams. 

Since the launch of Vision 2030, Saudi date exports have increased by 192.5% in value between 2016 and 2024, representing an average annual growth rate of 12.7%. This strong momentum highlights the Kingdom’s vision to position itself as a leading global supplier of dates, while underscoring the sector’s contribution to food security worldwide. 

This achievement reflects the Kingdom’s strong support for the palm and date sector — a key part of its cultural and national heritage — along with the joint efforts of producers, exporters, and government entities to facilitate exports and enhance the global presence of Saudi dates through effective public-private partnerships.