Saudi Arabia surpasses 100% self-sufficiency in key food products, led by dairy, dates, and eggs

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia has attained advanced levels of self-sufficiency across a range of plant and animal food products, surpassing 100 percent in several categories, according to the 2024 Food Security Statistics issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). . The data indicate that self-sufficiency reached 121 percent for dates, 131 percent for dairy products, and 103 percent for table eggs. Additionally, rates stood at 102 percent for okra and 101 percent for cucumbers, underscoring the efficiency of domestic production and its capacity to meet local demand. In the vegetable sector, several crops recorded strong self-sufficiency levels, including 105 percent for eggplant and 100 percent for zucchini, while potatoes reached 93 percent, tomatoes 83 percent and onions 72 percent. Efforts continue to enhance production across other agricultural crops. The data also showed improved self-sufficiency in fruits, with dates at 121 percent, figs at 99 percent, grapes at 65 ...