In 2023, the agricultural area under organic farming in Saudi Arabia stood at 27.37 thousand hectares. Examining historical data, there was significant fluctuation in the past with a notable decline in 2016 and 2017, followed by a gradual recovery from 2018 onward. Over the last two years, the area exhibited marginal increases year-on-year, 0.54% in 2022 and 0.43% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years was 7.99%. Despite this, future forecasts from 2024 to 2028 suggest a minimal growth trend with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.16% and a 5-year growth rate of 0.8%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Policies and incentives aimed at promoting organic agriculture.
- Technological advancements and sustainable practices.
- Impact of climate change on agricultural productivity.
- Evolving consumer preferences towards organic products.
