• Diverse product range.
• Utilization of modern livestock breeding technologies.
• Production of high-quality, nutritionally rich goods.
• Provision of premium feed for livestock.

The Agricultural Production in the GCC Countries

The Agricultural Sector undeniably plays a crucial role in global economies, serving as a foundation for attaining self-reliance and guaranteeing food security. Beyond supporting livelihoods, it serves as a significant driver in reducing unemployment and combating poverty. Moreover, it serves as the primary supplier of essential raw materials for numerous manufacturing industries. Approximately 935.6 million individuals are employed in this pivotal sector, constituting 28.3% of the global workforce.

According to the latest statistics, the quantity of agricultural production in the GCC countries is estimated at around 8.7 million tons of various agricultural crops. It is noteworthy that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia alone contributes with 60.5% to the Gulf plant production, followed by the Sultanate of Oman with approximately

• 19.1%, then the United Arab Emirates with 12.5%, while the remaining countries contribute with the remaining percentage.
• Vegetables constitute about 41% of the Gulf agricultural production volume. They are at the top of the Gulf agricultural production list in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
• The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia leads the rest of the countries in the region in producing vegetables, contributing with 55.1% of the production volume.
• Grains constitute 7% of the total agricultural production volume in the GCC countries, amounting to (1.9 million tons). The UAE leads the rest of the GCC countries in producing grains, contributing with 42.9%.
• According to the latest statistics, the quantity of Fish caught in the GCC countries was estimated at 740 tons. The Sultanate of Oman share of this quantity is 74.8%.
• 124,700 Individuals working as fishermen in the GCC countries (40% in the Sultanate of Oman and 33% in the UAE).
• There are 41,100 fishing boats in the GCC countries; the Sultanate of Oman accounts for 57.7% of them, followed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with 26.6%.

• Despite the aforementioned, the agricultural sector’s contribution to the global gross domestic product (GDP) remains below 4%. Thus, this figure warrants reevaluation for the future. By 2050, as the global population surpasses 9 billion, the agricultural sector will face the significant task of providing sustenance to this expanding populace, necessitating robust measures to avert hunger.
• The combined land area of the GCC countries is approximately 2.4 million square kilometers, with agricultural land occupying 11.8 thousand square kilometers. This area constitutes a mere 0.5% of the total land area of the GCC countries.
• A common trait among the GCC countries is that the cultivated land accounts for less than 1% of their total land area, except for the Kingdom of Bahrain, where the proportion of cultivated land reaches 4.8% of the total area.
• Fruit production is anticipated to thrive in the GCC countries in the forthcoming years, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%.

  The Global Sector of Agricultural Production

Over the past 20 years, the value added to agriculture has increased by 73% to reach USD 3.5 trillion.

Agriculture accounts for 4% of the global GDP.

There are 874 million workers in the agriculture sector, representing approximately 27% of the global workforce.

The total global agricultural land area is estimated at 4.8 billion hectares, divided into (3.2 billion hectares of meadows and pastures, and 1.6 billion hectares of crops).

The total global production of primary crops is 9.4 billion tons.

The total global production of red and white meat is 337 million tons.

The total global production of fruits is 883 million tons.

The total global production of vegetables is 1128 million tons.

The total global production of vegetable oil is 201 million tons.

The total global production of dairy is 883 million tons.

The total global production of eggs is 83 million tons.