1. Consumer Price Index – May 2025
The annual inflation rate in Saudi Arabia reached 2.2% in May 2025 compared to may 2024, mainly driven by an 6.8% increase in housing, Water, electricity,gas and fuel. Prices for food (especially meat and poultry) and personal goods(notably jewelry) also contributed. Monthly inflation was stable, with a slight0.1% rise from April 2025, reflecting minimal movement across most categories.
2. Wholesale Price Index (WPI) – May 2025
WPI rose by 2.0% year-on-year, led by higher prices in agriculture,fishery products (up 4.4%), and refined petroleum products (up 8.2%).However, certain categories like metal products and machinery saw pricedeclines. On a monthly basis, WPI was stable, with only minorfluctuations across segments.
3. Industrial Production Index (IPI) – April 2025
IPI grew by 3.1% year-on-year, supported by strong performance in manufacturing(up 7.4%) and water and waste management activities (up 8.8%). Oil production also slightly increased, contributing to a 0.2% rise in mining and quarrying. On a monthly basis, IPI rose by 0.6%, reflecting continued recovery across sectors.
