Insights for Saudi Arabia

MoM insights: In April 2026, Saudi Arabia's trade flow showed significant changes. Imports increased notably, with a total trade value of 75.75 billion SAR, reflecting a month-on-month (MoM) value change of 17.97 billion SAR, which corresponds to a percentage change of approximately 31.09%. This indicates a robust recovery in import activities. The top three highest value changes in imports were in machinery and equipment, food products, and chemicals, while the lowest were in textiles, metals, and vehicles. On the other hand, exports experienced a decline, with a total trade value of 101.18 billion SAR, showing a negative value change of 14.05 billion SAR, translating to a percentage decrease of about 12.19%. The highest value changes in exports were seen in oil, petrochemicals, and plastics, while the lowest were in agricultural products, textiles, and machinery.

YoY insights: Year-on-year (YoY) analysis for April 2026 indicates that exports totaled 101.18 billion SAR, with a positive value change of 10.86 billion SAR, representing a percentage increase of approximately 12.02%. This growth in exports is primarily driven by increased oil shipments and petrochemical products. The top three highest value changes in exports were in crude oil, refined petroleum products, and plastics, while the lowest were in textiles, machinery, and food products. Conversely, imports totaled 75.75 billion SAR, with a slight decrease of 399.54 million SAR, which is a negligible percentage change of about -0.52%. The highest value changes in imports were in machinery, electronics, and food products, while the lowest were in textiles, metals, and vehicles.