Saudi Arabia Dates Market to Grow at an Estimated 7.33% CAGR During 2025-30

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Saudi Arabia Dates Market Overview, Trends, Size and Forecast: 2025-2030

The Saudi Arabia Dates Market size was valued at around USD 4.90 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 6.98 billion by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 7.33% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30, cites MarkNtel Advisors in the recent research report. The market growth is driven by several growth factors, including Saudi Arabia as one of the world’s largest producers of premium dates, the high domestic and global demand for high-quality dates, the regulatory push for improved dates’ cultivation, the acceptance of smart tools, organic, sustainable, and precision farming practices, etc. One of the most prominent growth factors is the cultural demand for dates coming from the Muslim community in the country, as around 93% of the total Saudi Arabian population belongs to the Muslim community, who celebrate Ramadan, and during this festival, the sales increase sharply in the country.

Additionally, the national government of Saudi Arabia is significantly investing in the development of agricultural export infrastructure through the efforts of various authorities, such as the Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) of Saudi Arabia, to enhance the health of palm trees and date production yield. Therefore, it is actively supporting the market growth for increasing the cultivation of dates to increase the annual production, thus providing lucrative growth opportunities to the market players.

Moreover, the acceptance of smart technologies like AI, smart sensors, advanced irrigation tools, sustainable organic & farming practices with biodegradable packaging is positively gaining momentum and uplifting the market growth, as these kinds of adoption help to increase the overall production rates in the market by reducing labor costs and increasing automation. However, the high frequency of pest attacks on the date crops and high production costs due to expensive raw materials and machinery are preventing small and medium-scale farmers from entering this market fully, thus hindering the market growth, further states the research report, “Saudi Arabia Dates Market Analysis, 2025.”

Saudi Arabia Dates Market Segmentation Insights:

Sukkary Witness Massive Market Demand

Based on the product type, the market is further segmented into Medjool, Barhi, Zahidi, Deglet Noor, Ajwa, Khalas, Sukkary, and Others. Out of these, sukkary dates variety is leading the market segment. The high nutritional value, soft texture, and high moisture content of sukkary dates are the supporting factors contributing to their dominance in the Saudi Arabia Dates Market. The dominance is due to the high household consumption and religious significance of this variety in the country.

Additionally, the AI-Qassim region, the central region of the country, provides highly favorable climatic conditions, which are further contributing to the large-scale production of sukkary dates in Saudi Arabia, as the AI-Qassim region has millions of palm trees, of which a major number are dedicated to sukkary date production, thus increasing their dominance.

Furthermore, Ajwa and Khalas further hold significant shares in this market, valued at over 28% and 25%, respectively. Their rich taste, high cost-effectiveness, and high nutritional value make them the dominating varieties in the Saudi Arabia Dates Market. Regions like Qassim, Riyadh, and AI-Ahsa are remarked as the places for high-scale production of Khals, as AI-Ahsa alone has millions of Khalas trees producing a substantial amount of Khalas dates in the country. While the Madinah region is highly favorable for growing ajwa dates exclusively.

Supermarkets & Hypermarkets Hold the Largest Revenue Share

Out of these, the supermarkets and hypermarkets are dominant distribution channels for dates in Saudi Arabia, accounting for the largest market share of more than 70%. The segment is leading due to the widespread presence of supermarkets and hypermarkets in almost every part of the country, which contain a large number of shops selling dates. More than a thousand of these facilities are in the country, increasing the growth of this market. Such markets have a wider audience, consumer preference, trust, and customer loyalty, due to trusted brand names.

Additionally, the supermarkets and hypermarkets have a wider reach in rural and remote areas of the country, which increases accessibility, thus leading the segment. Many famous brands, such as AI Othaim, Lulu, Panda, and many more, have a widespread reach in the country, especially in the rural areas; thus, supermarkets and hypermarkets are the most widely used distribution channels for high-quality dates in Saudi Arabia.

Top Companies in the Saudi Arabia Dates Market

With strategic initiatives, such as mergers, collaborations, and acquisitions, the leading Saudi Arabia Dates Market companies, including Al Foah, Basaqat Elite Dates Company, Al Madinah Dates Company, Al Barakah Dates Factory, Tamrah Dates, SIAFA Dates (Siafa Dates Factory), Ithmar Taiba Dates Company, Al Rafaya Dates Farm Factory, Al Dayfe Dates Factory, Al Fakhra Date Company Ltd., and Others, are looking forward to increase their market size & share.

Key Questions Answered in the Research Report

1. What is the scope, size, value, and forecast of the Saudi Arabia Dates Market?
2. What is the volume and share of each segment in the Saudi Arabia Dates Market?
3. What are the key trends shaping the Saudi Arabia Dates Market from 2025 to 2030?
4. What growth factors and risks impact the Saudi Arabia Dates Market?
5. What are the main challenges faced by players in the Saudi Arabia Dates Market?
6. What are the top opportunities in the Saudi Arabia Dates Market?
7. What does competitive analysis reveal about the Saudi Arabia Dates Market landscape?
8. Who are the key players and companies leading the Saudi Arabia Dates Market?
9. What innovations are transforming the future dynamics of the Saudi Arabia Dates Market?
10. How are partnerships and collaborations driving the Saudi Arabia Dates Market growth?
11. How does the Saudi Arabia Dates Market differ based on geography and segments?