The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and Japan in terms of economic and social factors.
In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 22.7 billion to Japan, representing 11.7% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.
The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Japan in December 2025 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and organic chemicals.
Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 38.9 million, with base metals and their articles being the main product exported to Japan.
In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 3.6 billion from Japan, representing 4.3% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.
The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Japan in December 2025 were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof.
Japan achieved negative growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 23.1 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 23.6 billion.
In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Japan amounted to 22.7 billion (11.7% of total exports), while imports from Japan amounted to 3.6 billion (4.3% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 19.1 billion.
The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to Japan and the monthly evolution of imports from Japan. The line represents the trade balance.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations in export value from Saudi Arabia to Japan, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's exports to Japan in 2025 reached a total of 133.3 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 129.8 billion), organic chemicals ( 1.2 billion), and copper and articles thereof ( 936.1 million).
The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to Japan annually, measured in commercial value.
Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Japan in March 2026 reached a total of 38.9 million. The main non-oil exports were base metals and their articles ( 33.6 million), products of the chemical industries ( 2.6 million), and machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, parts thereof ( 2.0 million).
The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to Japan monthly.
During 2025, Saudi Arabia's imports from Japan reached 38.2 billion, being higher by 20.1% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations of Saudi Arabia's import value from Japan, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's imports from Japan in 2025 reached a total of 38.2 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 26.6 billion), boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 3.9 billion), and electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof ( 1.8 billion).
The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from Japan annually, measured in commercial value.
In 2024, 23.1 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being lower by 2.3% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from Japan in Saudi Arabia.
In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 265.0 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 810.9 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of -545.9 million, higher by 58.1% than the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between Japan 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.
