The General Authority for Statistics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia revealed promising data reflecting the success of economic diversification plans, as non-oil exports a significant jump of 32.3% during October 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This remarkable growth enhances the position of Saudi products in global markets and confirms the effectiveness of national strategies aimed at reducing dependence on oil.
Positive indicators towards achieving Vision 2030
These figures take on particular significance when viewed within the context of Saudi Vision 2030 , which prioritizes the development of non-oil exports. The data shows a decline in the share of petroleum exports in total exports from 72.5% in October 2024 to 67.4% in October 2025. This structural shift clearly indicates the growing role of the industrial and logistics sectors in GDP, thereby strengthening the stability of the Saudi economy and protecting it from the volatility of global energy markets.
Details of growth in trade and re-export activity
The Authority's reports indicated that the increase was not limited to national exports, which grew by 2.4% (excluding re-exports), but that re-export a massive surge of 130.7%. This record increase is mainly attributed to a 387.5% rise in exports of transport equipment and parts, reflecting the development of the Kingdom's logistics infrastructure and its transformation into a regional and global trade hub.
Regarding the trade balance, the Kingdom recorded a surplus in the merchandise trade balance with an increase of 47.4%, while the ratio of non-oil exports (including re-exports) to imports rose to 42.3%, reflecting the efficiency of the trade policies followed.
Key commodities and trading partners
"Machinery, electrical appliances, equipment, and parts" topped the list of non-oil exports, accounting for 23.6% of the total and achieving annual growth of 82.5%. Chemical products followed, representing 19.4% of total exports.
Internationally, China maintained its position as the Kingdom's top trading partner, accounting for 14.1% of total exports and 24.8% of imports. The United Arab Emirates and India ranked second and third, respectively, in exports, while the United States was the second largest importer.
Logistics outlets and their pivotal role
The data revealed the vital role of Saudi ports in trade, with King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam handling the largest share of imports at 25.7%, followed by Jeddah Islamic Port at 19.8%. These figures, based on precise statistical methodologies according to the Harmonized System (HS) of Goods Classification, confirm the high level of preparedness of Saudi ports to accommodate the increasing growth in trade.
