Located on the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia exported goods valued at approximately US$305.4 billion worldwide in 2024. Saudi Arabia's export sector continues to play a vital role in the global energy and industrial supply chain, supported by the country's strong oil, petrochemical, and manufacturing industries.

Compared with 2020, when Saudi exports totaled $173.1 billion, this figure represents a strong 76.4% increase over the five-year period.

However, on a year-over-year basis, Saudi Arabia's export revenues declined by 4.9%, down from $321 billion recorded in 2023.

Saudi Arabia's Key Export Markets

According to the latest trade statistics, 71.4% of Saudi Arabia's exported products were purchased by the following major trading partners: mainland China (15.2% of total Saudi exports), South Korea (9.4%), Japan (9.3%), India (8.9%), United Arab Emirates (7.6%), United States (4.2%), Poland (3.5%), Bahrain (3.2%), Egypt (2.8%), Taiwan (2.58%), Singapore (2.51%), and Malaysia (2.13%).

From a regional standpoint, Asian economies accounted for 73% of Saudi Arabia's export sales by value, while Europe absorbed 14.3%. African countries represented another 6.4% of export destinations.

Smaller portions were shipped to North America (4.7%), Latin America excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean (1.1%), and Oceania (0.4%), mainly Australia and New Zealand.

With a population of approximately 35.3 million people, Saudi Arabia's total exports in 2024 equated to roughly $8,700 per resident. This figure was slightly below the $9,100 per-capita export level registered in 2023.

Saudi Arabia's Top 10 Export Categories

The following product groups generated the highest export revenues for Saudi Arabia in 2024. Included below is each category's percentage share of total Saudi Arabia's export value.

1.Mineral fuels including oil: US$223.4 billion (73.2%)

2.Plastics and plastic products: $18.6 billion (6.1%)

3.Organic chemicals: $11.2 billion (3.7%)

4.Electrical machinery and equipment: $8 billion (2.6%)

5.Ships and boats: $7.8 billion (2.6%)

6.Fertilizers: $5 billion (1.6%)

7.Machinery including computers: $3.5 billion (1.1%)

8.Gems and precious metals: $2.6 billion (0.8%)

9.Aluminum: $2.43 billion (0.8%)

10.Inorganic chemicals: $1.74 billion (0.6%)

Together, Saudi Arabia's top 10 export sectors contributed 93.1% of the country's total export value, highlighting the strong concentration of Saudi Arabia's export structure.

Among these categories, electrical machinery and equipment recorded the fastest growth, surging 97.6% compared to 2023.

Machinery including computers ranked second with a 50.1% increase in export value, followed by ships and boats, which expanded by 49.3% year over year.

Meanwhile, inorganic chemicals was the weakest-performing category among the top 10 exports, declining by 13.7%.

Leading Products in Saudi Arabia's Export Portfolio

At a more detailed product level, Saudi Arabia's export economy remains heavily driven by energy-related commodities. Mineral fuels and petroleum-based products dominate the country's overseas shipments, while petrochemicals, plastics, fertilizers, and industrial machinery continue gaining international market share.

The ongoing diversification of Saudi Arabia's export industries also reflects the country's broader economic transformation strategy, which aims to strengthen non-oil exports and expand manufacturing capabilities.

Top Exporters in Saudi Arabia

Companies seeking reliable suppliers can explore Saudi Arabia's extensive exporter database based on real shipment records. Using Tendata's Global Importers & Exporters Finder, buyers can identify verified exporters, review shipment activities, and access detailed supplier information.

Saudi Arabia Exporters Directory

Tendata provides comprehensive Saudi Arabia export data, including shipment volumes, product details, HS codes, business relationships, and contact information. These tools help importers evaluate suppliers more efficiently and discover new sourcing opportunities.

List of Saudi Arabia Exporters

Tendata's exporter directory includes thousands of active Saudi Arabian suppliers across multiple industries. Each company profile contains valuable sourcing information, helping global buyers streamline procurement and market research.

Using beer-related trade data as an example, Tendata identified the following leading exporters from Saudi Arabia in 2025:

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1.SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY(55.08%, $8475.84 Million)

2.RELIANCE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED(10.23%, $1573.6 Million)

3.PT KILANG PERTAMINA INTERNASIONAL(9.13%, $1405.64 Million)

4.SAUDI ARAMCO(7.76%, $1193.36 Million)

5.M S SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY(6.39%, $983.92 Million)

6.PETRON SINGAPORE TRADING PTE LTD(5.41%, $833.01 Million)

7.SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY SAUDI ARAMCO(2.45%, $377.4 Million)

8.M S SAUDI ARAMCO(2.07%, $318.42 Million)

9.SAUDI ARABIAN OIL CO(1.21%, $186.05 Million)

10.ALGHAF MARINE DMCC(0.22%, $34.55 Million)

Whether you are a seasoned importer or entering the Middle Eastern market for the first time, leveraging Saudi Arabia's export data can help uncover profitable trade opportunities, identify trusted suppliers, and better understand global market trends.