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19 Saudi date companies seek new markets at SIAL Paris
Nineteen Saudi date companies are exhibiting at SIAL Paris from 17 to 21 October 2026, alongside the International Date Council.
The event in France is one of Europe’s major food and drink trade fairs, with more than 7,500 exhibitors from 135 countries.
Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in date exports by value for the fourth year running, according to World Trade Center data cited by the National Center for Palms and Dates.
In 2025, Saudi date exports were worth about 1.938 billion riyals, up 14.3% from 2024.
At the fair, the companies are presenting different types of Saudi dates and products made from them, including uses in food and recipes.
The participation aims to connect exporters with buyers and open new markets, supporting further growth in Saudi date exports.
Nineteen Saudi date companies and the International Dates Council are taking part in SIAL Paris 2026.
The National Center for Palms and Dates says the participation aims to help Saudi date companies reach new markets and expand trade links.
The exhibition runs from October 17 to 21 and brings together more than 7,500 exhibitors from 135 countries.
Saudi date exports were worth about 1.938 billion riyals in 2025, up 14.3% from 2024.
Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in date exports by value for the fourth consecutive year, according to World Trade Center data.
- Who
- Nineteen Saudi date companies, the International Dates Council and the National Center for Palms and Dates.
- What
- They are participating in SIAL Paris 2026 to promote Saudi dates and help companies reach new markets.
- When
- October 17 to 21, 2026.
- Where
- SIAL Paris, France.
- Why
- To expand the global reach of Saudi dates, build trade relationships and create commercial and investment opportunities.
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Saudi date exports in 2025 were reported to have grown 14.3% compared with 2024.
Saudi date exports were worth about 1.938 billion riyals, and Saudi Arabia ranked first globally by export value for the fourth year in a row.
Nineteen Saudi date companies and the International Dates Council are participating in SIAL Paris.
- Saudi companies
- 19
- Exhibition dates
- October 17–21, 2026
- Exhibitors
- More than 7,500 from 135 countries
- Date export value
- About 1.938 billion riyals in 2025
- Export growth
- 14.3% from 2024 to 2025