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Kingdom of Bahrain

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

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 8.8 billion to Kingdom of Bahrain, representing 4.5% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Kingdom of Bahrain in December 2025 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and ships, boats and floating structures.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 429.0 million, with products of the chemical industries being the main product exported to Kingdom of Bahrain.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 1.1 billion from Kingdom of Bahrain, representing 1.3% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Kingdom of Bahrain in December 2025 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and aluminium and articles thereof.

Kingdom of Bahrain achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 39.6 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 37.5 billion.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Kingdom of Bahrain amounted to 8.8 billion (4.5% of total exports), while imports from Kingdom of Bahrain amounted to 1.1 billion (1.3% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 7.7 billion.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Kingdom of Bahrain in 2025 reached a total of 52.9 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 36.6 billion), ships, boats and floating structures ( 9.4 billion), and dairy produce; birds' eggs; honey; other edible produce ( 638.9 million).

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

Section Wise Exports to Kingdom of Bahrain

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Kingdom of Bahrain in March 2026 reached a total of 429.0 million. The main non-oil exports were products of the chemical industries ( 142.0 million), animals and their products ( 69.2 million), and prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco ( 37.4 million).

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

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Kingdom of Bahrain in 2025 reached a total of 9.9 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were aluminium and articles thereof ( 2.7 billion), iron and steel ( 1.6 billion), and articles of iron or steel ( 1.5 billion).

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

Section Wise Imports from Kingdom of Bahrain

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 39.6 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 5.6% compared to the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from Kingdom of Bahrain in Saudi Arabia.

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 2.5 billion while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 401.2 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 2.1 billion, lower by 25.9% than the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between Kingdom of Bahrain 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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