Ensuring Excellence: The Saudi Dates Mark and Export Standards

July 31, 2025 Gulfood Exhibition - Plamera for Dates Ensuring Excellence

Summary

As a leading Saudi dates exporter, Palmera for Dates proudly carries the Saudi Dates Mark—your guarantee of halal

Ensuring Excellence: The Saudi Dates Mark and Export Standards

As a leading Saudi dates exporter, Palmera for Dates proudly carries the Saudi Dates Mark—your guarantee of halal, pesticide-free Ajwa and Khalas dates that meet the highest global export standards.

What Is the Saudi Dates Mark?

Saudi Dates Organic certificate Ensuring Excellence

Introduced in 2018 by the National Center for Palms and Dates, the Saudi Dates Mark certifies that farms and processing facilities undergo annual food-safety audits, covering:

  • Hygiene & sanitation
  • Pesticide residue testing
  • Quality control protocols
  • Full traceability from farm to pack

This rigorous certification ensures every batch is premium quality, enhancing shelf life and export value.

Why It Matters to Importers?

Importers around the world choose Saudi dates for:

  • Regulatory compliance in the EU, USA, GCC, and beyond
  • Halal assurance backed by official audits
  • Consistent product quality for bulk orders
  • Enhanced brand credibility thanks to the Saudi Dates Mark

How Saudi Dates Meet Global Standards?

  • Modern Harvesting & Packing
      • Temperature-controlled handling
      • ISO-certified packing lines
  • Laboratory Testing
      • Pesticide and heavy-metal residue analysis
      • Moisture content checks for optimal freshness
  • Export-Ready Documentation
    • Phytosanitary certificates
    • Halal certification
    • COAs (Certificates of Analysis)

Vision 2030 Highlight:

As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 diversification push, the Saudi Dates Mark supports the goal of expanding agricultural exports worldwide.

Economic Impact & Growth

  • 119 export markets reached in 2023 (+18% YoY)
  • Over 15,000 new jobs in the dates sector
  • USD 450 million in export revenue

“The Saudi Dates Mark is a commitment to excellence,” says the Director of the National Center for Palms and Dates.

 

Global Exhibitions & B2B Networking

International Trade

We actively participate in major international food exhibitions to showcase our premium dates and forge new partnerships:

Gulfood Exhibition - Plamera for Dates Ensuring Excellence

  • Gulfood (Dubai)
  • Anuga (Cologne, Germany)
  • Fruit Logistica (Berlin, Germany)
  • Interfood (Jakarta, Indonesia)

These platforms enable us to expand our global reach, demonstrate our quality firsthand, and establish key relationships with importers and distributors worldwide.

Strategic B2B Engagement

Beyond trade shows, we engage in high-level business meetings and negotiations, including delegations alongside the former Minister of Trade to Turkey and South Korea. These efforts foster valuable connections that open doors to new markets and strengthen our export network.

Why Choose Palmera for Dates?

  • Certified under the Saudi Dates Mark
  • Specializing in Ajwa, Khalas, Sukkary, Medjool, Mabroom and more
  • Dedicated export support: logistics coordination, documentation, and sampling
  • Flexible order sizes: from pallets to full containers

Get in Touch

Ready to import premium Saudi dates?
Contact our export team today for competitive bulk pricing, shipment schedules, and  samples.

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