Al-Bukayriyah is seeing daily sales exceeding 250 tons of date varieties during the 17th edition of the Al-Bukayriyah dates market. The event attracts demand from traders, farmers, and shoppers from neighboring governorates and Al-Bukayriyah.
According to SPA, the market includes 20 lanes for date vendors and farmers. It also holds two daily auctions to manage the large quantities of dates arriving at the site.
The market offers varieties such as Medjool, Sagai, and Sukkari. It operates as a hub for date markets in the Qassim Region, utilizing the governorate’s date production and quality to support commercial and agricultural activity.
What is the daily trade volume at the Al-Bukayriyah dates market? The 17th edition of the Al-Bukayriyah dates market is experiencing strong economic activity with daily sales that exceed 250 tons of date varieties. This volume attracts a high level of demand from farmers, traders, and shoppers coming from Al-Bukayriyah as well as neighboring governorates.
Which date varieties and facilities are available at the market? The market provides a diverse range of dates, specifically mentioning Sukkari, Sagai, and Medjool varieties. To manage these products and the vendors, the market features 20 lanes for farmers and date vendors along with two daily auctions to accommodate the arriving quantities.
What is the economic role of the Al-Bukayriyah dates market in the region? The market serves as a hub for date markets across the Qassim Region and acts as an economic driver. It leverages the diversity and quality of the governorate’s abundant date production to support regional commercial and agricultural activity while meeting growing demand.