Saudi Trade Reaches $144.14 Billion in Q3 2025 Amid Rising Exports and Re-exports
Surge in International Trade
Saudi Arabia’s international trade reached SR540.5 billion ($144.14 billion) in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting an 8.6 percent year-on-year increase. This growth translates to SR43 billion ($11.48 billion) more than the SR497.5 billion ($132.69 billion) reported in the same quarter of the previous year, according to the latest data from the General Authority for Statistics (GaStat).
The figures highlight a robust trade landscape, with merchandise exports making up 56.1 percent of total trade, valued at SR303.3 billion ($80.88 billion). Meanwhile, imports accounted for 43.9 percent, totaling SR237.2 billion ($63.26 billion), resulting in a significant trade surplus of SR66.1 billion ($17.64 billion).
Non-Oil Exports Performance
Non-oil national exports, excluding re-exports, were recorded at SR57 billion ($15.20 billion), constituting 18.8 percent of total merchandise exports. This marks a minor decline of 0.4 percent, equating to SR200 million ($53.33 million) year-on-year. However, on a quarterly basis, non-oil exports experienced a promising 3.1 percent increase, adding SR1.7 billion ($453.34 million) over the previous quarter.
Oil exports were noteworthy, totaling SR207.8 billion ($55.44 billion) and comprising 68.5 percent of overall exports. This dominance of oil underscores the continuing importance of energy resources in the Kingdom’s trade portfolio.
Impressive Growth in Re-exports
Re-exports recorded remarkable growth, surging 69.6 percent year-on-year. This increase, amounting to SR15.8 billion ($4.22 billion), brought the total for re-exports to SR38.5 billion ($10.28 billion). Quarter-on-quarter, re-exports also expanded by 17.4 percent, contributing an additional SR5.7 billion ($1.52 billion) to the total trade figures.
Regional Trade Dynamics
Asian countries emerged as the primary recipients of Saudi Arabia’s exports, receiving 71.7 percent of the total, valued at SR217.4 billion ($58 billion). Europe followed with 14.8 percent, accounting for SR44.7 billion ($11.92 billion), while Africa received 7.4 percent of exports valued at SR22.4 billion ($5.97 billion). The Americas made up the remaining 6 percent, totaling SR18.3 billion ($4.88 billion).
China maintained its position as the largest export market for Saudi Arabia, representing 14.9 percent of all exports, with a value of SR45.2 billion ($12.05 billion). The United Arab Emirates ranked second, accounting for 10.8 percent, or SR32.7 billion ($8.73 billion), followed closely by India, which received 9.5 percent, equating to SR29 billion ($7.74 billion).
Key Customs Points in Saudi Trade
Non-oil exports, along with re-exports, passed through a network of 34 land, sea, and air customs points, with a cumulative value of SR95.5 billion ($25.45 billion). King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah commanded the highest traffic, facilitating exports valued at SR17.3 billion ($4.61 billion). Following closely was Jeddah Islamic Port, with exports totaling SR10.8 billion ($2.88 billion).
This comprehensive trade data offers a vital snapshot into Saudi Arabia’s economic activities, underlining the significant contributions of both oil and non-oil sectors to the nation’s trade surplus and overall economic health.
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