Buraidah Date Carnival sees surge in trading as varieties boost sales
The Buraidah International Date Carnival is witnessing brisk trading, driven by abundant supply and a wide variety of dates entering the market.
The Buraidah International Date Carnival is experiencing a surge in trading activity, buoyed by an abundant supply and a wide variety of date varieties entering the market. Prices for popular varieties such as Sukkari, Khalas, Sagai, Nabt Saif, Sheeshi, and Wanana range from 15 to 180 riyals for 3-kilogram boxes, depending on factors like quality, size, ripeness, cleanliness, and packaging.
The carnival has seen over 2.08 million boxes traded, weighing more than 8,200 tons, with sales exceeding 98 million riyals (SAR) in the first 15 days of August, highlighting the significant economic impact of the date market during this season.
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