Riyadh | B
28 Shawwal 1447 AH | 16 April 2026

Introduction

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 44,632 Certificates of Origin during March 2026, reflecting its ongoing efforts to facilitate export services and support exporters across various sectors. This initiative contributes to enhancing the competitiveness of Saudi products in regional and international markets.

Body

The official spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Jarrah Al-Jarrah, stated that the Certificate of Origin is an official document confirming that exported products are of national origin or have acquired national origin status. He noted that the service targets industrial establishments, the commercial sector including companies and institutions, as well as individuals such as farmers, fishermen, artisans, and other self-employed professionals.

Al-Jarrah explained that the certificate includes four main types:

• Certificate of Origin for national products exported to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
• Certificate of Origin for national products exported to Arab countries.
• Preferential Certificate of Origin, the unified GCC model used when exporting to countries and economic blocs with which free trade agreements have been concluded.
• General Certificate of Origin in both Arabic and English for countries that do not grant preferential treatment.

He added that applications for obtaining the Certificate of Origin can be submitted electronically through the Ministry’s website, as part of the Kingdom’s digital transformation and efforts to simplify procedures for exporters, via the following link:
🔗 https://mim.gov.sa/services/31387

B Analysis

The issuance of this significant number of Certificates of Origin within a single month reflects the vitality of Saudi Arabia’s export activity and underscores the growing role of the industrial and commercial sectors in supporting the national economy. It also indicates the success of government initiatives aimed at improving the business environment and enhancing the efficiency of digital services, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify income sources and increase the contribution of non-oil exports to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Certificates of Origin enable Saudi products to benefit from international trade agreements and strengthen their presence in global markets, thereby enhancing their competitiveness and reinforcing confidence in their quality.

Conclusion

The issuance of more than 44,000 Certificates of Origin in March 2026 represents a positive indicator of the growth of Saudi exports and the advancement of government services supporting exporters. With continued digital transformation and the expansion of trade agreements, the Kingdom is further solidifying its position as an active regional and global industrial and export hub.