Mashroo3k believes that investing in the cultivation of onions, pomegranates, bananas, and citrus fruits presents a highly profitable opportunity in Saudi Arabia.
The Importance of Organic Farming
Mashroo3k also emphasizes that organic farming is an unmissable opportunity in the Kingdom. Here are some key indicators:
- The land dedicated to organic farming expanded from 13,078 hectares in 2016 to 26,632.49 hectares in 2020.
- Organic production increased significantly, surpassing 98,558.81 tons in 2020, compared to 56,261 tons in 2016.
- Greenhouse vegetable farming saw major growth:
- In 2019, the cultivated area was 2,320 hectares, producing 174,207 tons.
- By 2020, the area expanded to 5,895 hectares, with production rising to 584,080 tons.
- Organic table egg production surged from 7,000 eggs in 2017 to 454,000 eggs in 2020.
- Organic honey production reached 22,700 kg, with 6,003 beehives in operation.
- Organic dairy production amounted to 390 tons.
- The Agricultural Development Fund loans increased nearly fourfold, from 455,487,000 SAR in 2016 to 1,779,558,000 SAR in 2020.
These figures highlight the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and the significant investment potential in the organic farming sector.