Riyadh | BETH

Saudi Arabia recorded its second-highest level of international trade in 2025, with total trade reaching SAR 184.1 billion in October, marking an 8.4% year-on-year increase, driven by stronger exports and a sharp rise in re-exports.

Key Highlights

Exports: SAR 103.9 bn (56.5% of total) – the highest level in 2025

Imports: SAR 80.1 bn (43.5%)

Trade surplus: SAR 23.9 bn (+47.4% YoY)

Non-oil exports: SAR 20.1 bn (19.3% of exports)

Re-exports: SAR 13.8 bn (+130.7% YoY)

Where do exports go?

Asia: 73.1% (SAR 76.1 bn)

Europe: 12.2%

Africa: 7.4%

Americas: 7.1%

Top partners:
China (14.1%), UAE (10.9%), India (9.9%)

BETH Analysis

The data reflects a structural shift in Saudi trade:

The surge in re-exports highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a regional logistics and trade hub.

Rising non-oil exports confirm the tangible impact of Vision 2030 on diversification.

Asia’s dominance underscores a strategic pivot toward Eastern markets as key demand drivers.

Bottom line:
Saudi Arabia is no longer just trading more — it is trading smarter, leveraging diversification, logistics, and global connectivity to build a more resilient trade engine.