International News. The traditional fruit of Saudi Arabia is no longer just a sweet fruit, but its demand in the field of global trade and health is increasing rapidly. It has reached 451.7 Million Dollars with an increase of 15.9 percent in dates exports in 2024. Its growing demand in 133 countries is an indication that dates have now become a recognized superfood on an International Baccalaureate.
According to the Saudi press agency report, this year the country produced more than 1.9 million tonnes of dates. There are more than 3.3 crore trees of dates, which are about 27 percent of the total dates in the world. Apart from this, more than 1.23 lakh palm farming units are being operated across the country, making the industry stronger.
The palm industry is being raised as a strong alternative to the palm industry to eliminate oil dependence under Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030' scheme. Date exports have increased by about 192.5 percent in the last eight years. This an average of 12.7 percent progress is a proof that the date is now becoming a strong basis towards the economic self -sufficiency of the country.
The government is the collective participation of the government, private companies and exporters behind creating a global identity of Saudi dates. There are several schemes running for improvement of dates, modernizing processing technology and branding in the international market. In 2023, the global market size of dates was $ 120 million, which is likely to reach $ 220 million by 2032.
Date is not only an integral part of Saudi catering, but also a symbol of its culture and identity. This is why the national symbol of Saudi Arabia includes a palm tree. This fruit is considered a symbol of traditional guest hospitality. Today it has become famous around the world due to its nutrition, taste and medicinal properties. The active participation of institutions such as International Dates Council and the National Center for Pames and Dates has played an important role in spreading it to every corner of the world.
