Saudi Arabia showcased its premium dates and value-added date products at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York, highlighting the sector’s growing global footprint as exports reach more than 125 countries under Vision 2030.
As per details, Saudi Arabia is showcasing its premium dates and a wide range of value-added date products at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 in New York, reinforcing the Kingdom’s efforts to expand exports and strengthen its presence in international food markets.
Saudi Arabia is participating in the exhibition as the Partner Country through Saudi Dates, with the event taking place from June 28 to 30 in New York City. The international exhibition has brought together around 2,400 exhibitors from 50 countries and is expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors from across the world.
The National Center for Palms and Dates said the participation provides Saudi date companies with an important platform to promote high-quality products, showcase value-added innovations and explore new business opportunities, particularly in the United States market.
According to the center, the exhibition also offers an opportunity to strengthen the global presence of Saudi dates by highlighting their premium quality, nutritional value and growing international demand.
Officials said the Kingdom’s participation reflects the strategic importance of the palm and date sector in supporting economic diversification and increasing non-oil exports in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Saudi Arabia has made significant progress in developing its palm and date industry over recent years. Annual date production has reached nearly 2 million tons, making the Kingdom one of the world’s leading date producers.
The country’s dates are now exported to more than 125 countries, while the total value of Saudi date exports has climbed to nearly SAR2 billion, reflecting rising global demand and the sector’s growing contribution to the national economy.
The National Center for Palms and Dates said continued participation in leading international exhibitions is helping Saudi producers access new markets, build international partnerships and enhance the global competitiveness of Saudi agricultural products.
