Saudi trade surplus surged 70 percent in November 2025, reaching SAR22.3 billion ($5.9 billion). The increase reflects strong performance in petroleum exports and rising non-oil sales. Analysts say this growth shows the Kingdom’s expanding global trade influence.
The surplus rose SAR9.2 billion from November 2024, when it reached SAR13.1 billion. Month-on-month, it increased by SAR1.1 billion, up 5.2 percent compared to October 2025. This steady growth highlights the resilience of Saudi trade.
Saudi Arabia’s total international trade volume reached SAR177.1 billion in November. Merchandise exports accounted for SAR99.7 billion, while imports stood at SAR77.4 billion. Petroleum exports drove the increase, valued at over SAR67 billion, representing 67.2 percent of total merchandise exports. Non-oil exports contributed SAR18.9 billion, or 19 percent of total exports, up SAR851 million from last year.
Re-exports also grew significantly, reaching SAR13.7 billion, a 53.1 percent increase compared to November 2024. Re-exports now account for 13.8 percent of total merchandise exports. These figures show Saudi Arabia’s efforts to expand trade diversity beyond oil.
Asian countries remained Saudi Arabia’s top trading partners, accounting for 75.2 percent of imports, valued at SAR74.9 billion. Europe followed with 9.7 percent (SAR9.7 billion), and the Americas accounted for 7.5 percent (SAR7.5 billion). China continued as the leading importer of Saudi exports, taking SAR13.5 billion worth of goods.
Non-oil exports and re-exports passed through 31 land, sea, and air customs ports. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah handled the largest share, SAR5.6 billion, followed by Jeddah Islamic Port with SAR3.6 billion. This distribution reflects the Kingdom’s expanding trade infrastructure.
Overall, the Saudi trade surplus demonstrates the strength of the Kingdom’s export-driven economy. With robust petroleum exports and growing non-oil products, Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its position in global trade. Analysts say ongoing investments in logistics and port capacity will support further expansion in the coming months.
