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Kingdom of Belgium

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

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 952.2 million to Kingdom of Belgium, representing 0.5% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Kingdom of Belgium in December 2025 were organic chemicals and plastics and articles thereof.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 301.7 million, with plastics, rubber and their articles being the main product exported to Kingdom of Belgium.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 418.9 million from Kingdom of Belgium, representing 0.5% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Kingdom of Belgium in December 2025 were organic chemicals and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof.

Kingdom of Belgium achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 2.1 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 2.0 billion.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Kingdom of Belgium amounted to 952.2 million (0.5% of total exports), while imports from Kingdom of Belgium amounted to 418.9 million (0.5% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 533.3 million.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Kingdom of Belgium in 2025 reached a total of 10.3 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were organic chemicals ( 4.2 billion), plastics and articles thereof ( 2.7 billion), and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 1.6 billion).

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

Section Wise Exports to Kingdom of Belgium

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Kingdom of Belgium in March 2026 reached a total of 301.7 million. The main non-oil exports were plastics, rubber and their articles ( 140.8 million), machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, parts thereof ( 82.9 million), and products of the chemical industries ( 46.7 million).

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

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Kingdom of Belgium in 2025 reached a total of 6.6 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were pharmaceutical products ( 1.4 billion), mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 906.4 million), and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 670.1 million).

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

Section Wise Imports from Kingdom of Belgium

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 2.1 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 3.2% compared to the previous year.

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

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 153.6 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 90.2 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 63.4 million, lower by 53.2% than the previous year.

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