RIYADH — European falcon breeders made a strong showing at Saudi Arabia’s International Falcon Breeding Farms Auction 2026, highlighting the growing global market around falconry and breeding.
Two falcons from German and British farms sold for a combined SAR 201,000, or about $53,600, during the auction’s second night.
The National Center for Wildlife? No. The Saudi Falcons Club is hosting the 21-day event at its headquarters in the Malham area, north of Riyadh. The auction will continue until August 25.
Auction Attracts Global Breeders and Buyers
The International Falcon Breeding Farms Auction has developed into a major meeting point for breeders, falcon enthusiasts and investors.
The event brings together participants from Saudi Arabia and several other countries. It also supports a wider network of businesses linked to falconry.
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The growing demand for high-quality falcons has encouraged breeders to improve production standards. It has also increased competition and created new opportunities for investment.
Falconry Economy Expands Beyond Breeding
Falcon breeding has developed into a broader economic sector in recent years.
The industry now covers more than breeding and selling birds. It also includes veterinary care, falcon equipment, transportation, training and marketing.
Breeders are also using advanced technology to monitor and improve breeding programs.
These developments have helped create a wider commercial ecosystem around falconry.
Auction Gives Buyers Detailed Falcon Information
The auction platform provides buyers with detailed information about every falcon.
Each bird receives an identification card. The card lists its species, age, farm, country of origin, weight, size and color number.
This information allows buyers to assess each bird before placing a bid.
The platform also gives breeding farms direct access to buyers in Saudi Arabia and international markets.
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Breeders See Falcons as an Economic Investment
Falcon farm owner Ghazi Al-Otaibi said attitudes toward falconry have changed in recent years.
He said people increasingly view falcons as an economic investment rather than only a hobby or cultural tradition.
Abdulaziz Al-Sulaiman, who runs a Saudi-Canadian farm, said his farm joined the auction for the first time this year.
The farm brought 25 falcons to the event. Al-Sulaiman said the birds recorded strong sales from the beginning of the auction.
French Breeder Praises International Auction
French farm owner Philippe Hertel also highlighted the auction’s growing international importance.
Hertel has participated in the event six times. He said the auction has strengthened its position as a global economic platform.
He praised the event’s organization and facilities. According to Hertel, these factors have helped attract international buyers.
He also said the auction creates opportunities for business relationships and the exchange of experience among breeders.
German Falcon Sells for SAR 100,000
The second night produced intense competition for two falcons from European farms.
The first bird came from German farm PF3 Falcons.
Bidding for the falcon started at SAR 20,000. The final bid reached SAR 100,000, or about $26,700.
The bird weighs 1,260 grams and measures 16.5 inches.
British Falcon Fetches SAR 101,000
The second bird came from British farm Sky Falcons.
Bidding started at SAR 40,000. Competition pushed the final price to SAR 101,000, or about $26,900.
The falcon weighs 1,200 grams.
Together, the two European falcons generated SAR 201,000, equivalent to around $53,600.
The strong sales underline the growing international demand for high-quality falcons and the expanding commercial opportunities within the falcon breeding sector
