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Hong Kong

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

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 182.8 million to Hong Kong, representing 0.09% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Hong Kong in December 2025 were boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof and pearls, precious and semi stones, precious metals; coin.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 6.3 million, with base metals and their articles being the main product exported to Hong Kong.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 496.5 million from Hong Kong, representing 0.6% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Hong Kong in December 2025 were commodities of special provisions and apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted.

Hong Kong achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 15.1 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 7.9 billion.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Hong Kong amounted to 182.8 million (0.09% of total exports), while imports from Hong Kong amounted to 496.5 million (0.6% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a deficit of 313.8 million.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Hong Kong in 2025 reached a total of 981.2 million. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were pearls, precious and semi stones, precious metals; coin ( 223.7 million), boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 180.6 million), and plastics and articles thereof ( 157.7 million).

The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to Hong Kong annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Exports to Hong Kong

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Hong Kong in March 2026 reached a total of 6.3 million. The main non-oil exports were base metals and their articles ( 2.7 million), machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, parts thereof ( 1.4 million), and plastics, rubber and their articles ( 1.0 million).

The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to Hong Kong monthly.

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Hong Kong in 2025 reached a total of 4.6 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were commodities of special provisions ( 3.9 billion), apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted ( 330.0 million), and pearls, precious and semi stones, precious metals; coin ( 120.0 million).

The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from Hong Kong annually, measured in commercial value.

Section Wise Imports from Hong Kong

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 15.1 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 90.3% compared to the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from Hong Kong in Saudi Arabia.

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 7.5 billion while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 369.2 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 7.2 billion, higher by 921.2% than the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between Hong Kong 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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