Net trade in goods and services in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Net trade in goods and services was 22.16 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in 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$.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 22.16 billion BoP, current US$ for net trade in goods and services in 2025.
The figure is down 25.5% on the previous year and up 169.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods and services in Saudi Arabia peaked at 182.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, -31.70 billion BoP, current US$, in 2015.
That places Saudi Arabia 22nd out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 25.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.22 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 50.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.80 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 13.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 69.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 25.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 151.09 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 85.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -31.70 billion BoP, current US$ | 182.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 62.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 182.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Saudi Arabia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 1.6% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.1% (2025)
- GDP per capita 25,066 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 15.8% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 926.78 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 25,066 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3.75 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -245.86 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -65.56 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 263.97 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods and services in Saudi Arabia?
- Net trade in goods and services in Saudi Arabia was 22.16 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods and services recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 182.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods and services recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was -31.70 billion BoP, current US$ in 2015.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for net trade in goods and services?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods and services rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 169.9%. 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 Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. 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.