BURAIDAH: The Buraidah International Dates Carnival is witnessing economic and marketing activity that reflects the growing status of Saudi dates, which have expanded beyond local markets into global ones.
This activity is driven by continued growth in export value and an expanding number of importing countries.
According to data and statistics issued by the National Center for Palms and Dates, the Kingdom’s date exports were worth about SR1.938 billion ($516.80 million) in 2025, marking an increase of 14.3 percent compared with 2024.
Export value also rose by 59.5 percent over the past five years, increasing from SR1.215 billion in 2021 to nearly SR2 billion ($533 million) in 2025.
Saudi dates have reached more than 125 countries, reflecting the expanding base of markets receiving the product and strengthening its competitiveness in international markets.
