Saudi Arabia has achieved remarkable self-reliance in agricultural production, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) Agriculture and Fisheries Accounts for 2023. Local production supplied:
- 80.6% of vegetables consumed in the Kingdom,
- 63.7% of fruits, and
- 14.8% of cereals.
The total value of domestic crop production reached SAR 38.332 billion ($10.2 billion) in 2023.
Livestock and Fish Production Highlights
- Cattle production covered 67.4% of domestic demand.
- Camel production accounted for 76%, with an average value of SAR 6,000 ($1,600) per head.
- Sheep and goats averaged SAR 1,250 ($333) per head, with goats leading livestock growth at 51.8%.
In fisheries, the Kingdom produced 377,000 tons of fish, with local sources contributing 56.9%, split between marine fishing and aquaculture. Imports made up the remaining 43.1%. The total value of fish production stood at SAR 5.189 billion ($1.4 billion), averaging SAR 24,000 ($6,400) per ton.
Broader Goals of the Agriculture and Fisheries Accounts
The publication offers detailed data on plant, animal, and fishery resources, presenting both quantitative and monetary insights. It aims to streamline data management and explore the connections between environmental sustainability and economic activities in agriculture and fisheries.
