Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
358.21 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
26th
of 200 countries
All-time high
358.21 billion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
1.18 billion BoP, current US$
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Imports of goods and services in Saudi Arabia, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Saudi Arabia peaked at 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.18 billion BoP, current US$, in 1971.
Saudi Arabia ranks 26th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.7% |
| 1973 | 2.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +64.6% |
| 1974 | 5.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +104.1% |
| 1975 | 10.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +81.1% |
| 1976 | 18.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +76.5% |
| 1977 | 24.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.3% |
| 1978 | 34.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.8% |
| 1979 | 48.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +40.1% |
| 1980 | 55.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1981 | 70.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.7% |
| 1982 | 69.30 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 70.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 61.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1985 | 46.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.8% |
| 1986 | 37.37 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.1% |
| 1987 | 37.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1988 | 34.69 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1989 | 39.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1990 | 43.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1991 | 64.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.4% |
| 1992 | 62.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1993 | 50.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.5% |
| 1994 | 39.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.1% |
| 1995 | 44.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1996 | 49.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 52.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 44.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.1% |
| 1999 | 44.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 52.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.9% |
| 2001 | 47.89 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 49.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 54.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 66.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2005 | 91.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.1% |
| 2006 | 113.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 143.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.7% |
| 2008 | 171.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2009 | 165.03 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 177.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 201.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 217.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 232.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 262.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2015 | 250.63 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 201.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.5% |
| 2017 | 205.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 213.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 228.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 193.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.5% |
| 2021 | 211.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 269.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2023 | 305.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2024 | 338.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2025 | 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.7% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 66.46 billion BoP, current US$, 5.4× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 33.94 billion BoP, current US$, 10.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ | 48.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 52.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 70.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 39.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 64.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 95.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 47.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 171.58 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 219.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 177.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 262.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 279.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 193.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
- 23 Turkey 399.63 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 24 Brazil 395.83 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 25 Thailand 387.95 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 27 Sweden 341.11 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 28 Malaysia 316.11 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 29 Austria 306.48 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Saudi Arabia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0168 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 580.45 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.3713 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0123 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 423.84 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Saudi Arabia?
- Imports of goods and services in Saudi Arabia was 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 358.21 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.18 billion BoP, current US$ in 1971.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for imports of goods and services?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 26th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.