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SAUDI AGRICULTURE 2023

JOIN INDUSTRY LEADERS AT THE CENTER OF

THE FASTEST GROWING GLOBAL ECONOMY

The 40th edition of the international ex- 58%, from 257,000 tons to 407,000 tons.
hibition for Agriculture, Food, Aquaculture, Organic food farming increased by 18%
Packaging, Agro-industry, Dairy, Poultry, to 52.800. tons during the same period.
Livestock, Honey, and Dates is the largest The Saudi Agriculture Trade exhibition is
B2B event of the agriculture sector in the incorporated with three more shows Sau-
region showcasing leading technologies and di Agrofood, The 28th International Trade
solutions, cutting-edge engineering, and Show for Agro Food & Organic Food, In-
innovations. It is the largest Agriculture B2B gredients, & Technologies and Saudi Food The 39th Edition, held from 17-20 Oc-
event serving in the region, showcasing pack, The 11th International Trade Show for tober 2022, broke all previous exhibitor and
leading products, advanced technologies, Food Processing and Packaging, and Saudi visitor participation records. It confirmed it
and innovations to meet the needs of the Aquaculture, The 5th International Trade is the leading regional agricultural trade fair
high-growth sectors with Unprecedented Show for Aquaculture. with 18,224 sqm of exhibition Space, 257
Sustained Success. Exhibitors, 09 Country pavilions, 31 Par-
The latest Advancements in agriculture ticipating Countries, and 21,027 Visitors.
technologies and solutions are targeted by In addition, 320 international exhibitors
Saudi Agriculture 2023; Drones & Aerial from 14 other countries also participated
Imaging are amongst the latest needed in local partner pavilions. It had set new
technologies invited to participate in Saudi records in exhibitors’ and visitors’ par-
Agriculture 2023. Also invited to participate ticipation. It created the largest gather-
are Robotics in greenhouses which are play- ing of agriculture industry stakeholders
ing a growing role in modern greenhouses, from around the Kingdom and the world
sensors, agricultural software, and appli- in Riyadh, the center of the region’s most
cations that enhance planning and control prominent and highest-growth agricul-
for efficient controlled farming. ture market. The Trade Fair was opened
Saudi Agriculture is held under the pa-
tronage of the Saudi Ministry of Environ- The Saudi Agriculture Trade Exhibition by two distinguished Ministers: the Min-
ment, Water and Agriculture to source the includes the participation of over 360 inter- ister of Environment, Water and Agricul-
needs of the trade buyers and bring togeth- national exhibitors from over 15 countries ture, His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman bin
er businesspeople, industry professionals, to be, including the Netherlands, Italy, Tur- Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadley accompanied by
decision-makers, and sellers to develop key, Spain, China, India, UK, USA, Russia, Pa- the Minister of Investment, H. E. Engr.
their businesses at the center of the largest kistan, Portugal, Canada, Germany, France, Khalid Al Falih, who led the concurrently
market in the Middle East. The exhibition Ireland, Belgium, Denmark and more. held MEWA Conference proceedings with
and related events offer an ideal platform The IMF Forecasts the Saudi GDP to Grow their Ministerial Session highlighting the
kingdom’s initiatives for the Growth of the
for widespread collaboration between farm at 7.6%, the highest such rate Globally. sector. In addition, participants were treat-
owners and local and international business Riyadh is the Center of the Largest Re- ed to the international Business Forum that
leaders actively participating in developing gional Market, and its Agriculture Sector is
and growing the sector. experiencing unprecedented growth rates. presented the latest growth sectors in the
Kingdom and looked at the head of the role
US$ 29.72 billion are contributed by the The Ministry of Environment, Water & Ag- and initiatives of Agro Food stakeholders
agriculture sector to the kingdom’s GDP. riculture has announced many initiatives to regarding the “Future of Food Security and
Multiple sub-sectors, including Agrifood, expedite the achievement of Vision 2030 its sustainability.
Poultry, Livestock, Mills, Animal Nutrition goals. The agricultural sector is a significant
& Health, Dairy, Aquaculture, Food Pro- contributor to GDP. The Agricultural and It attracted the most critical Agricul-
cessing & Packaging, and the latest Ag- Food Industries sectors are one of the most tural sector leaders from the kingdom
ricultural technologies, are experiencing important contributors to the development and around the world, showcased leading
rapid growth. High-growth sub-sectors of the national economy in the Kingdom of technologies, promoted food security and
include Aquaculture, Organic Farming, Hon- Saudi Arabia. Meeting Vision 2030 goals sector sustainability solutions, as well as
ey, Dates, Food Processing and Packaging. have a significant role in achieving food cutting-edge engineering and innovations.
security. The agricultural contribution to
A major expansion is underway in multiple GDP amounted to about US$ 19.37 billion
segments of the country. Aquaculture pro- in 2022.
duction jumped by 183% during the past
five years, from 30,000 to 85,000 tons. The 40th Saudi Agriculture 2023 be
During the same period, broiler chicken pro- held from 23 – 26 October 2023, from
duction grew to over 60% of domestic de- 1:00 pm to 09:30 pm at the Riyadh
mand. Greenhouse production increased by International Convention & Exhibition
Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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