Dubai – Qahwa World
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has announced that the Kingdom is home to more than 1.3 million productive coffee trees, with annual output exceeding 870 tons of green coffee. The trees are concentrated across the southern and southwestern regions of the country.
According to the ministry’s data, coffee cultivation is spread across Jazan, Asir, Al Baha, Makkah, and Najran. The mountainous highlands in these regions provide favorable growing conditions, supported by suitable climate patterns and fertile soil, contributing to the quality of the harvest.
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Jazan leads in the number of productive coffee trees, with more than 966,000 trees generating over 642 tons annually. Asir follows with more than 243,000 productive trees, producing upwards of 175 tons per year.
In Al Baha, the number of productive coffee trees stands at around 72,000. Makkah region accounts for more than 12,000 productive trees, yielding over 10 tons annually, while Najran hosts more than 9,000 productive trees with output exceeding 7 tons per year.
The ministry described Saudi coffee as one of the country’s key national crops, highlighting its cultural and social significance, particularly in traditional hospitality and during Ramadan, when preparation methods vary across regions.
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The figures were released as part of the ministry’s “خير أرضنا” (“The Goodness of Our Land”) campaign, aimed at promoting local agricultural products, supporting farmers, and strengthening food security in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
The ministry also encouraged consumers to support locally produced coffee, noting that increased demand contributes to rural development and the long-term sustainability of the agricultural sector.
