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 Initiative

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

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

Farmers

Details

Services

View NCPD Services

View All

Agricultural Subsidies Program

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

Farmers

Details Request

Managing Roles and Permissions in the Broker's Account in the Seasonal Markets System

Role and Permission Management Service for the Marketer's Account in the Seasonal Markets System

Seasonal Date Markets

Details Request

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

Create Farmer Account in the Seasonal Markets System

Service that allows farmers to create an account in the Seasonal Markets System

Seasonal Date Markets

Details Request

Events Calendar

Local Event

Al-Mithnab Date Season

2025-08-01 - 2025-10-31
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.

Local Event

2025-08-01 - 2025-10-31

Buraidah Date Season

One of the largest seasonal date markets in the world, held annually in the city of Buraidah in the Qassim Region. It serves as a major platform for marketing and selling a wide variety of Saudi dates, with the participation of thousands of farmers, marketers, traders, and consumers.

Local Event

2025-08-01 - 2025-10-31

Al-Bukayriyah Date Season

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 Date Season

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

Unaizah Date Season

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