1.3 Million Pomegranate Trees in Kingdom Produce 39,700 Tons During Summer Season

More than 1.3 million productive pomegranate trees in Saudi Arabia's farms produce more than 39,700 tons annually, meeting growing consumer demand during the summer season and supporting the processing industries sector and food security targets, according to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.

 Pomegranate cultivation is concentrated in Aseer, Makkah, Tabuk, Qassim, and Al-Baha regions, where it is consumed as fresh fruit or used to manufacture juices, ice cream, and sweets.

 The ministry continues to support farmers through technical guidance, financing facilities, and advanced agricultural technologies to improve production efficiency and quality.