Madinah leads Saudi organic aromatics market
This reflects the region's strong agricultural productivity and its key role in medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
A recent report by the Madinah Chamber of Commerce detailed the national landscape, showing Qassim as the second-largest producer with 15.9 percent, followed by Riyadh with 14.9 percent and Jazan with 14.7 percent.
Together, these four regions account for approximately 72 percent of the Kingdom's total organic medicinal and aromatic plant production, the SPA reported.
The report outlined cultivated areas, with Madinah leading at 37 hectares, followed by Qassim with 36, Riyadh with 35, and Jazan with 34 hectares — underscoring strong regional competition in the sector.
Madinah mint was identified as the region's most prominent organic aromatic plant, valued for its strong aroma and distinctive flavor, according to the SPA.
Its cultivation is deeply rooted in the region's agricultural heritage and presents attractive investment opportunities at various scales.
Other aromatic plants grown in Madinah include basil, henna, and moringa.
The report also highlighted broader investment opportunities within the aromatic plant production sector.
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