Saudia Cargo reported a surge in date shipments last year, reflecting a growing global demand for the product sourced from various regions and cities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is one of the world's largest date producers, with an annual output exceeding 1.6 million tons. Its dates are renowned for their high quality and heritage. They are an integral part of Saudi culture and symbolize generosity and hospitality.
Saudia Cargo said it leverages its extensive global network to transport dates to over 45 international destinations, this ensures dates reach global markets quickly and with the utmost care, adhering to the highest quality standards.
"Date exports via Saudia Cargo's network witnessed a remarkable 64% growth in 2024 compared to 2023, totaling nearly 1.5 million kilograms," the cargo carrier said.
"This reflects the increasing global demand for this exceptional product, sourced from various regions and cities across the Kingdom, including Al Ahsa, Riyadh, Qassim, and Madinah, known for producing premium date varieties."
Saudia Cargo noted that its advanced technology supports Saudi exporters in efficiently delivering their products to international markets. The company utilizes state-of-the-art cold chain technologies, ensuring the quality of dates is maintained throughout its journey from farms to global markets.
This is further enhanced by its extensive network spanning Europe, Asia, and North America, enabling rapid transit times and boosting the competitiveness of Saudi dates in the global market.
"As global demand for dates continues to rise, Saudia Cargo remains committed to enhancing its investments in smart logistics and sustainable transportation solutions to support Saudi exporters and achieve operational efficiency," it said.
The carrier noted that dates export is in line with the Kingdom's efforts to elevate the position of Saudi products globally.
Saudia Cargo's reach encompasses approximately 100 airport destinations and 250 customer destinations across four continents.
