Exports in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian economy recorded an average exports growth rate of 1.4% in the decade to 2022. In 2022, exports growth was 17.8%. For more exports information, visit our dedicated page.
Saudi Arabia Exports Chart
Saudi Arabia Exports Data
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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Exports (G&S, ann. var. %) | 8.6 | -4.9 | -11.8 | 5.6 | 20.5 |
GDP shrinks again in Q4
According to a preliminary reading, GDP slid 3.7% year on year in the final quarter of 2023, above the 4.4% contraction seen in the third quarter. On a seasonally-adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis, economic activity bounced back 0.4% in Q4, contrasting the previous period's 3.2% decrease.
The oil activities sector shrank 16.4% year on year in Q4 (Q3: 17.0%), driving the downturn in GDP. This was the result of Saudi Arabia’s voluntary and OPEC+-mandated supply cuts. In contrast, the non-oil activities and government services sectors saw growth of 4.3% and 3.1% respectively in Q4.
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