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People's Republic of Bangladesh

The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and People's Republic of Bangladesh in terms of economic and social factors.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 652.8 million to People's Republic of Bangladesh, representing 0.3% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to People's Republic of Bangladesh in December 2025 were fertilizers and plastics and articles thereof.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 37.7 million, with products of the chemical industries being the main product exported to People's Republic of Bangladesh.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 143.5 million from People's Republic of Bangladesh, representing 0.2% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from People's Republic of Bangladesh in December 2025 were apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted and apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted.

People's Republic of Bangladesh achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 1.2 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 1.1 billion.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to People's Republic of Bangladesh amounted to 652.8 million (0.3% of total exports), while imports from People's Republic of Bangladesh amounted to 143.5 million (0.2% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 509.3 million.

The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to People's Republic of Bangladesh and the monthly evolution of imports from People's Republic of Bangladesh. The line represents the trade balance.

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to People's Republic of Bangladesh in 2025 reached a total of 7.4 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were fertilizers ( 3.6 billion), mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 2.2 billion), and plastics and articles thereof ( 866.8 million).

The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to People's Republic of Bangladesh annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Exports to People's Republic of Bangladesh

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to People's Republic of Bangladesh in March 2026 reached a total of 37.7 million. The main non-oil exports were products of the chemical industries ( 17.6 million), plastics, rubber and their articles ( 14.3 million), and mineral products ( 2.9 million).

The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to People's Republic of Bangladesh monthly.

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from People's Republic of Bangladesh in 2025 reached a total of 1.7 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted ( 720.8 million), apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted ( 564.6 million), and coffee, tea, mate and spices ( 99.2 million).

The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from People's Republic of Bangladesh annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Imports from People's Republic of Bangladesh

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 1.2 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 13.8% compared to the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from People's Republic of Bangladesh in Saudi Arabia.

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 163.2 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 16.2 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 147.0 million, lower by 80.4% than the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between People's Republic of Bangladesh 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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