Saudi Arabia has achieved a self-sufficiency rate of 68% in mango fruit production, with an annual yield exceeding 89.5 thousand tons across an estimated area of 6,966 hectares. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture highlighted this achievement as part of the Harvest Season campaign, which aims to spread knowledge about agricultural products, increase awareness of various seasonal fruits, and enhance the local fruit marketing system to support farmers. The Jazan region topped the production list with an annual yield of 60,026 tons, followed by Makkah with 17,915 tons. Other regions such as Madinah, Asir, Tabuk, Al-Baha, Najran, the Eastern Province, Riyadh, and Al-Qassim also produced significant amounts of mangoes.
Mangoes are a high-return tropical crop in Saudi Arabia, with a production season that lasts from April to August. The country produces more than 20 different types of mangoes, including popular varieties like Tommy Atkins, Kate, Kent, Alphonse, Sukkari, Butter, Al-Hindi, Al-Jalen, and many more. Mangoes are not only delicious but also rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, offering numerous health benefits. They promote digestive and heart health, strengthen immunity, reduce the risk of certain cancers, lower the incidence of anemia, and benefit skin and eye health.
The Harvest Season campaign aims to introduce various types of local fruits and their peak seasons, aligning with the Ministry’s policy to enhance the production and use of domestic products, raise quality and safety standards, and improve the efficiency of the local fruit marketing system. By supporting local farmers, the campaign aims to increase their financial returns and contribute to the country’s agricultural development. This achievement showcases the potential of Saudi Arabia in becoming self-sufficient in mango production and highlights the success of local farmers in meeting the country’s fruit demands.
Mango production in Saudi Arabia has seen significant growth over the years, with the country now achieving a self-sufficiency rate of 68% and an annual yield exceeding 89.5 thousand tons. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has highlighted this achievement as part of the Harvest Season campaign, which aims to spread knowledge about agricultural products, increase awareness of various seasonal fruits, and support local farmers. The success of the Jazan region in topping the production list with an annual yield of 60,026 tons showcases the potential of mango cultivation in Saudi Arabia and the commitment of farmers to meet the country’s fruit demands.
The country produces more than 20 different types of mangoes, including varieties such as Tommy Atkins, Kate, Kent, Alphonse, Sukkari, Butter, Al-Hindi, Al-Jalen, Langra, Al-Juli, Sentation, Fajr Kland, Al-Samaka, Owais, Taimur, Naomi, Valencia, Ayoun Al-Maha, Al-Zal, Palmer, Thai, and Prebo. Mangoes are not only delicious but also offer numerous health benefits, including promoting digestive and heart health, strengthening immunity, reducing the risk of certain cancers, lowering the incidence of anemia, and benefiting skin and eye health. The success of mango production in Saudi Arabia reflects the country’s potential to become self-sufficient in fruit production and highlights the importance of supporting local farmers in agricultural development.
The Harvest Season campaign aims to introduce various types of local fruits and their peak seasons, aligning with the Ministry’s policy to enhance the production and use of domestic products, raise quality and safety standards, and improve the efficiency of the local fruit marketing system. By supporting local farmers, the campaign aims to increase their financial returns and contribute to the country’s agricultural development. Saudi Arabia’s achievement in achieving self-sufficiency in mango production showcases the country’s potential in agricultural production and highlights the success of local farmers in meeting the demands for seasonal fruits.
