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Trade

Summary

Non-oil exports, including re-exports, recorded an increase of 30.4% compared to July 2024, while national non-oil exports, excluding re-exports, grew by 0.6%. Moreover, the value of re-exported goods increased by 111.3% during the same period, driven by a 209.6% increase in "machinery, electrical equipment and parts" which represented 43.0% of total non-oil exports. Meanwhile, merchandise exports rose by 7.8% in July 2025 compared to July 2024, due to a 0.7% decrease in oil exports. Consequently, the percentage of oil exports out of total exports decreased from 72.8% in July 2024 to 67.1% in July 2025. On the other hand, imports decreased by 2.5% in July 2025 compared to July 2024, while the merchandise trade balance surplus rose by 53.4% over the same period.

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Economic Growth

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Real GDP

Saudi Riyal icon
3.9

 points

%

Definition

Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an inflation-adjusted measure that reflects the value of all goods and services produced by an economy in a given year.

Last Update

Q2 2025

Frequency

Quarterly

Frequency: 

Quarterly

Economic Indices

 Insights

Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)

Saudi Riyal icon
57.8

 points

%

Definition

The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) highlights monthly supply and demand trends.

Last Update

Sep 2025

Frequency

Monthly

Frequency: 

Monthly

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Saudi Riyal icon
2.2

 points

%

Definition

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) presents the percentage change in prices that consumers pay for goods and services.

Last Update

September 2025

Frequency

Monthly

Frequency: 

Monthly

Industrial Production Index

Saudi Riyal icon
7.1

 points

%

Definition

The Industrial Production Index (IPI) is a statistical measure used to track the level of production in an economy's industrial sector, including manufacturing, mining, and electricity generation. It provides insight into the performance and growth of the industrial economy and helps policymakers, economists, and investors assess economic activity.

Last Update

August 2025

Frequency

Monthly

Frequency: 

Monthly

Wholesale Price Index (WPI)

Saudi Riyal icon
2.1

 points

%

Definition

A wholesale price index (WPI) measures change in the overall price of goods before they are sold at retail.

Last Update

September 2025

Frequency

Monthly

Frequency: 

Monthly

Real Estate Price Index

Saudi Riyal icon
3.2

 points

%

Definition

Last Update

Q2 2025

Frequency

Quarterly

Frequency: 

Quarterly

Labor Market

 Insights

Saudi Unemployment

Saudi Riyal icon
6.8

 points

%

Definition

Unemployment is a key indicator of economic health that occurs when individuals who are actively seeking work are unable to find employment.

Last Update

Q2 2025

Frequency

Quarterly

Frequency: 

Quarterly

Saudi Labor Force Participation

Saudi Riyal icon
49.2

 points

%

Definition

The labor force participation rate is an estimate of an economy’s active workforce. Saudi Labor Force Participation = Total average Saudi work force (females and males above 15 years / Saudi population).

Last Update

Q2 2025

Frequency

Quarterly

Frequency: 

Quarterly

Non-saudi labor force participation

Saudi Riyal icon
82.4

 points

%

Definition

The labor force participation rate is an estimate of an economy’s active workforce. Non Saudi Labor Force Participation = Total average non Saudi work force (females and males above 15 years / Non-Saudi population).

Last Update

Q2 2025

Frequency

Quarterly

Frequency: 

Quarterly

Foreign Direct Investments

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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Net flows

Saudi Riyal icon
22,822M

 points

%

Definition

FDI in Saudi Arabia is the process by which non-Saudi investors establish or acquire business operations in the Kingdom, either by setting up new enterprises, acquiring stakes in existing companies, or forming joint ventures with local entities. These investments are aimed at long-term participation and management involvement in the Saudi market.

Last Update

Q2 2025

Frequency

Quarterly

Frequency: 

Quarterly

Notes: MoM: Month over Month, QoQ: Quarter over Quarter, YOY: Year over Year.
Source: GSTAT, SAMA

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