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State of Afghanistan
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State of Afghanistan

The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and State of Afghanistan in terms of economic and social factors.

In April 2026, Saudi Arabia exported 2.2 thousand to State of Afghanistan, representing 0.000002% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The only product exported by Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan in April 2026 was commodities of special provisions.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 1.1 million, with vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment being the main product exported to State of Afghanistan.

In April 2026, Saudi Arabia imported 11.0 million from State of Afghanistan, representing 0.01% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from State of Afghanistan in April 2026 were coffee, tea, mate and spices and edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits.

State of Afghanistan achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 303.4 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 298.9 million.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In April 2026, exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan amounted to 2.2 thousand (0.000002% of total exports), while imports from State of Afghanistan amounted to 11.0 million (0.01% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a deficit of 11.0 million.

The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan and the monthly evolution of imports from State of Afghanistan. The line represents the trade balance.

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to State of Afghanistan in 2025 reached a total of 11.0 million. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 4.1 million), vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 3.0 million), and edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits ( 1.6 million).

The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Exports to State of Afghanistan

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan in February 2026 reached a total of 1.1 million. The main non-oil exports were vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment ( 410.0 thousand), machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, parts thereof ( 400.0 thousand), and products of the chemical industries ( 318.4 thousand).

The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan monthly.

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from State of Afghanistan in 2025 reached a total of 142.1 million. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits ( 72.7 million), coffee, tea, mate and spices ( 59.5 million), and preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts ( 7.3 million).

The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from State of Afghanistan annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Imports from State of Afghanistan

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 303.4 million in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 1.5% compared to the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from State of Afghanistan in Saudi Arabia.

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 4.6 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 84.7 thousand. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 4.5 million, higher by 118.6% than the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between State of Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia. The line represents the FDI Net Inflow.

Note:

FDI inflows: Financial transactions that arise between the FDI institution, direct investors and related companies outside the Saudi economy, which occur during a certain period of time, and form inflows when their positive impact appears in excess of equity and/or debt instruments.

FDI outflows: These are financial transactions that arise between the Foreign Direct Investment Corporation, direct investors, and related companies outside the Saudi economy, and which occur during a certain period of time. They are outflows when their impact appears in a decrease in the side of obligations, such as paid dividends or repayment of loans and credit receivables, or when the foreign shareholder exits.

FDI net inflow: It represents the difference between inflows and outflows of foreign direct investment inflows.

Annual Evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow

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