Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus in Q1 2025 exceeded SAR 63 billion, marking a 52% increase compared to Q4 2024. The latest Saudi Arabia trade surplus Q1 2025 data, issued by the General Authority for Statistics, reflects continued export strength driven by oil sales and rising non-oil trade.

Saudi Arabia Trade Surplus Q1 2025: Export and Import Breakdown

The Kingdom’s total international trade for Q1 2025 surpassed SAR 508 billion. Commodity exports reached SAR 285 billion, while imports stood at over SAR 222 billion.

Oil exports dominated, contributing over SAR 205 billion, or 71.8% of total exports. Non-oil national exports exceeded SAR 54 billion, accounting for 19% of exports. Re-exported goods contributed over SAR 26 billion, making up 9.3% of the total.

Saudi Trade Partners Q1 2025: Key Markets for Exports

Asia remained the largest regional destination for Saudi exports, receiving 74.6% of the total, valued at over SAR 213 billion. European countries accounted for 12.1% (over SAR 34 billion), while African countries received 8.1% (over SAR 23 billion).

China led as the top export market, representing 15.7% of total exports, valued at over SAR 44 billion. India followed at 9.8% (over SAR 28 billion), with Japan in third place at 9.3% (over SAR 26 billion).

 

Saudi Non-Oil Exports and Customs Port Data

Non-oil exports, including re-exports, passed through 34 customs ports by land, sea, and air. The total value of non-oil shipments exceeded SAR 80 billion.

King Fahd Industrial Port in Jubail emerged as the leading export outlet, handling goods worth over SAR 9.9 billion, equivalent to 12.3% of the total non-oil trade. Jeddah Islamic Port followed closely, managing exports valued at over SAR 9.7 billion, representing 12.1% of the total.

 

 

The Saudi Standard’s View: Strong Q1 Trade Surplus Signals Export Resilience

The significant Saudi Arabia trade surplus Q1 2025 reflects continued resilience in the Kingdom’s export sector, supported by strong oil sales and steady non-oil trade performance.

While oil exports remain the primary driver, the 19% contribution from non-oil exports highlights progress in the Kingdom’s economic diversification goals under Vision 2030. The broad geographic spread of trade partners, particularly in Asia, underscores Saudi Arabia’s role as a significant global supplier.

Moreover, the performance of key customs ports, such as Jubail and Jeddah, reinforces the efficiency of Saudi Arabia’s export infrastructure. With global demand fluctuating, maintaining robust export volumes will be essential for sustaining trade surpluses in the coming quarters.

 

Explore Saudi oil exports and non-oil trade contributing to the Kingdom’s trade surplus.

Learn how Saudi trade partners and customs ports shape international trade flows in Q1 2025.