Saudi Arabia reports growth in non-oil exports

In June 2025, non-oil exports, including re-exports, grew by 22.1% compared to the same month of the previous year. Non-oil national exports alone increased by 8.4%, while the value of re-exported goods rose significantly by 60.2%.

Total commodity exports increased by 3.7% in June 2025, despite a 2.5% decline in petroleum exports. As a result, the share of petroleum exports fell to 70.2% of total exports, down from 74.7% in June 2024.

The trade surplus also improved by 10.6% in June 2025 compared to the previous year. Chemical products topped the list of non-oil exports, while machinery and electrical equipment were the leading imports. China remained the Kingdom's main trading partner in June 2025.

For the second quarter of 2025, non-oil exports increased by 17.8% compared to the same period in 2024. Non-oil national exports rose by 5.6%, while re-exported goods grew by 46.2%.

However, total commodity exports declined by 7.3% in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024 due to a 15.8% decrease in petroleum exports, reducing their share to 67.9%.
The trade surplus decreased by 56.2% in Q2 2025, but the ratio of non-oil exports to imports improved to 37.3%.

As in June, chemical products and machinery were the top non-oil exports and imports, respectively, with China continuing to be the primary trading partner in Q2 2025.

Previously, it was reported his Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, in a notable humanitarian gesture, donated blood as part of an annual blood donation campaign he launched.