Saudi Arabia Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Saudi Arabia's imports was $379.0B in 2025, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 11.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's imports stood at $379.0B in 2025, a rise of +$40.2B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $379.0B by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 26th globally.
Saudi Arabia's imports have experienced a significant rise over the past five decades, with the latest figure standing at 378,999,261,688.77 in 2025. This value represents the country's highest import total to date, surpassing its all-time low of 1,179,006,267.70 in 1971. When compared to its peer countries, Saudi Arabia's imports have grown at a comparable rate, with Thailand, for instance, reporting a similar value of 387,907,737,521.42 in 2025. The steady increase in imports is largely driven by Saudi Arabia's growing economy, which is heavily reliant on oil exports and foreign investment. However, a shift in global energy dynamics, such as increased adoption of renewable energy sources, could potentially alter the trajectory of Saudi Arabia's imports by reducing the country's reliance on foreign oil and other commodities, thereby influencing the nation's trade patterns.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $455.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $417.5B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $379.0B | - | - |
| 2025 | $379.0B | +$40.2B | #26 |
| 2024 | $338.8B | +$33.7B | #125 |
| 2023 | $305.2B | +$35.9B | #145 |
| 2022 | $269.3B | +$57.7B | #149 |
| 2021 | $211.6B | +$18.2B | #150 |
| 2020 | $193.3B | −$35.6B | #155 |
| 2019 | $228.9B | +$15.9B | #157 |
| 2018 | $213.0B | +$7.7B | #153 |
| 2017 | $205.3B | +$3.5B | #156 |
| 2016 | $201.8B | −$48.8B | #161 |
| 2015 | $250.6B | −$11.9B | #165 |
| 2014 | $262.5B | +$29.6B | #166 |
| 2013 | $232.9B | +$15.0B | #162 |
| 2012 | $217.9B | +$16.7B | #161 |
| 2011 | $201.1B | +$24.1B | #159 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
The Canton Fair's focus on smart, green, and high-tech products from China indicates a diversifying supply of advanced goods potentially available for Saudi Arabia's imports. Concurrently, India'
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's imports was $379.0B in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 11.9% increase from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's imports peaked at $379.0B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Saudi Arabia was $1.2B in 1971.
Saudi Arabia ranks 26th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Saudi Arabia's imports is projected to reach $379.0B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Saudi Arabia's imports was approximately 379 billion ($379.0B) in 2025.
The imports of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was $379.0B. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_imports,
title = {Saudi Arabia Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}