Saudi Arabia's imports dropped by 3.0% year-on-year to SAR 70.4 billion in June 2026, following a downwardly revised 11.2% decline in May. Imports YoY in Saudi Arabia averaged 7.14 percent from 2017 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 44.50 percent in October of 2022 and a record low of -32.10 percent in May of 2020. source: General Authority for Statistics, Saudi Arabia



Saudi Arabia Imports YoY
Saudi Arabia’s main imports include machinery, mechanical appliances, and electrical equipment (27% of total imports), transport equipment and parts (16%), base metals (13%), chemicals and related products (9%), and agricultural products such as vegetables (6%). The country’s leading import partners are China (13% of total imports), the United States (12.6%), Germany (7%), and Japan (6%). Other significant partners include South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, France, and Italy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-3.00 -11.20 44.50 -32.10 2017 - 2026 percent Monthly
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