Tridge summary
Al-Ula, in western Saudi Arabia, is a major producer of dates, with over 2 million date trees producing around 90,000 tons of dates annually, primarily Barni dates. These dates are exported globally, including to the Netherlands. The Saudi government is planning to diversify its economy and sustainably develop its agricultural sector, especially in Al-Ula. The plans include improving date production quality, consultancy and training, e-commerce, and offer opportunities for Dutch companies.
Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.
Original content
Al-Ula is located in the province of Medina in western Saudi Arabia and has more than 2 million date trees. More than 90,000 tons of dates are produced annually in Al-Ula, the majority of which are the so-called Barni dates. Saudi dates are exported worldwide and are available in the Netherlands through Yogi Yousef at Jumbo supermarkets, among others. The development of the dates sector in Al-Ula fits well with the Saudi government's plans to diversify its economy and develop its agricultural sector. Moreover, agriculture is one of the main sectors that is appropriate to develop Al-Ula in a sustainable way. The plans for the development of Al-Ula's date sector offer opportunities for Dutch companies in: Quality improvement of date (production), e.g. water-saving irrigation techniques, insect and disease control, biological crop protection, technologies that contribute to production efficiency (e.g. remote sensing, ...
Source: Agroberichtenbuitenland
Would you like more in-depth insights?
Gain access to detailed market analysis tailored to your business needs.
Related market data
What to read next
Read more relevant content
By clicking “Accept Cookies,” I agree to provide cookies for statistical and personalized preference purposes. To learn more about our cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.