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Saudi Arabia Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

58.09% +3.41% (+6.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #134 Global Peak 120.62% (1973) Source World Bank

Saudi Arabia Trade Openness (1968–2025)

Overview

Saudi Arabia's trade openness stood at 58.09% in 2025, a rise of +3.41% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 58.09% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 134th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 61.61% - -
2026* trend 59.85% - -
2025* trend 58.09% - -
2025 58.09% +3.41% #134
2024 54.68% +0.51% #46
2023 54.17% −2.66% #43
2022 56.82% +5.94% #42
2021 50.88% +3.35% #40
2020 47.53% −9.26% #45
2019 56.79% −2.31% #49
2018 59.10% −0.43% #53
2017 59.53% +1.61% #62
2016 57.92% −9.18% #57
2015 67.11% −10.89% #71
2014 78.00% −2.25% #87
2013 80.25% −1.49% #85
2012 81.74% −2.62% #86
2011 84.36% +1.81% #90
Show all years (1968-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +21.1% GDP growth 5.8% C/A balance 22.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saudi Arabia's trade openness?

Saudi Arabia's trade openness was 58.09% in 2025. Ranked 134th globally. This represents a 6.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia's trade openness peaked at 120.62% in 1973.

What was the lowest trade openness in Saudi Arabia?

The lowest trade openness in Saudi Arabia was 47.53% in 2020.

How does Saudi Arabia rank in trade openness?

Saudi Arabia ranks 134th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

Saudi Arabia's trade openness is projected to reach 58.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of Saudi Arabia in 2025?

The trade openness of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 58.09%. This ranks 134th in the world.

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APA
Saudi Arabia Trade Openness. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/trade-openness
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_trade-openness, title = {Saudi Arabia Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }