Saudi Arabia is now the world's top exporter of dates. Date exports rose 15.9 percent in 2024 to 169 million riyals, according to a study by the Saudi National Center for Palms and Dates Authority. Saudi Arabia is now the world's top exporter of dates, with 133 countries buying dates from the kingdom.
This demonstrates the date palm and date palm goods industry's increasing significance in bolstering the national economy and broadening revenue streams.
There has been a significant change in Saudi date exports with the introduction of Saudi Vision 2030 and the realization of its vital role in boosting oil income. Since 2016, the value of date palm exports has grown by 192.5 percent.
