Saudi non-oil exports rise 12% in August to SAR 17.3 billion
Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports rose 12% year-on-year in August to SAR 17.3 billion, according to new data from the General Authority for Statistics.
Key Takeaways
AIData from the General Authority for Statistics released on Thursday showed that Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports increased by 12% in August to 17.3 billion riyals (SAR).
The authority noted on its website that non-oil exports, including re-exports, fell by 26.2% compared to July 2025, while national non-oil exports (excluding re-exports) declined by 14.8%.
The value of re-exported goods dropped by 40.0% during the same period, mainly due to a 67.7% decrease in “machinery, electrical equipment and parts,” which accounted for 32.5% of total re-exports.
Overall merchandise exports in August 2025 were down 17.2% compared to July 2025, while oil exports declined by 12.8%.