Saudi Arabia, China sign export agreements for dairy products

SAUDI ARABIA – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of China have signed two key export protocols, paving the way for Saudi dairy and aquaculture products to enter the Chinese market.

This development signifies a major advancement in trade relations, particularly in high-quality food products, and aims to enhance customs cooperation between the two countries.

The agreement was concluded during Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture  Abdulrahman Alfadley’s official visit to Beijing. He then signed the together with Sun Meijun, Head of the General Administration of Customs of China.

Discussions during the meeting centred on boosting trade in the dairy and aquaculture sectors, simplifying export procedures, and encouraging Saudi businesses to increase their presence in China.

Minister Alfadley praised the “fruitful and constructive” cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China, which he said had matured over the past seven years.

He noted that the new protocols reflect growing trust between the two sides and will facilitate the entry of leading Saudi companies into the Chinese market.

He reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to developing robust regulations and empowering the private sector by implementing international best practices.

Looking ahead, he expressed optimism about expanding the Kingdom’s export portfolio to China, deepening the economic and food security partnership, and signing future agreements to strengthen trade ties.

Saudi Arabia expands with 1 million-sq-ft major dairy cluster

The new deal comes after the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia, launched a major dairy industrial cluster in Al-Kharj, reinforcing its ambition to become the region’s leading hub for dairy production and food manufacturing.

Announced during the Saudi Dairy Forum in Al-Kharj, the initiative is a strategic component of the country’s broader National Industrial Strategy.

The new cluster is part of a broader initiative by the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones to establish specialised food industry hubs throughout the Kingdom.

The project is expected to foster synergies across the value chain, including animal feed, food additives, packaging, and machinery manufacturing.

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, speaking at the forum, underscored the project’s role in attracting high-value investments and enhancing the Kingdom’s food security.

“This project aligns with the goals of the National Industrial Strategy to position Saudi Arabia as a regional hub for food industries,” Alkhorayef stated.

He said it will offer investors access to fully developed industrial land, modern facilities, storage solutions, and a comprehensive support system.

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