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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil trade momentum continues to strengthen, as newly released data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) shows that non-oil exports, including re-exports, surged by 32.3% in October 2025, compared to the same month in 2024.
According to GASTAT, national non-oil exports increased by 2.4%, while total merchandise exports grew by 11.8%, resulting in a 47.4% rise in the trade balance surplus year-on-year. Imports also recorded growth of 4.3%, with the ratio of non-oil exports to imports climbing to 42.3%, up from 33.4% in October 2024, reflecting improved export efficiency and diversification.
Electrical machinery, equipment, and parts dominated non-oil exports, accounting for 23.6% of the total, followed by chemical industry products at 19.4%. On the import side, electrical machinery remained the largest category at 30.2%, rising 26.3%, while transport equipment and parts declined by 22.9%.
China retained its position as Saudi Arabia’s top trading partner, representing 14.1% of total exports and 24.8% of total imports. The Kingdom’s top 10 trading partners accounted for over 70% of exports and nearly 68% of imports, highlighting strong global trade ties. At the port level, King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam ranked first, handling 25.7% of total imports.
How J K Supports Trade Growth
As Saudi Arabia accelerates its non-oil export expansion under Vision 2030, J K Management Consultancies supports businesses through trade advisory services, company formation, compliance management, import-export licensing, and regulatory support. Our expertise helps companies align with Saudi trade regulations and capitalize on emerging export and logistics opportunities.
