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Republic of Kenya

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

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 2.0 billion to Republic of Kenya, representing 1.0% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Republic of Kenya in December 2025 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and fertilizers.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 85.6 million, with plastics, rubber and their articles being the main product exported to Republic of Kenya.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 41.9 million from Republic of Kenya, representing 0.05% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Republic of Kenya in December 2025 were live trees and plants; bulbs and the like; etc. and edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits.

Republic of Kenya achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 5.8 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 5.0 million.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Kenya amounted to 2.0 billion (1.0% of total exports), while imports from Republic of Kenya amounted to 41.9 million (0.05% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 1.9 billion.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Republic of Kenya in 2025 reached a total of 6.9 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 4.6 billion), plastics and articles thereof ( 1.1 billion), and fertilizers ( 870.9 million).

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

Section Wise Exports to Republic of Kenya

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Kenya in March 2026 reached a total of 85.6 million. The main non-oil exports were plastics, rubber and their articles ( 71.2 million), prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco ( 10.6 million), and products of the chemical industries ( 2.1 million).

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

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Republic of Kenya in 2025 reached a total of 617.2 million. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were live trees and plants; bulbs and the like; etc. ( 186.9 million), edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits ( 139.8 million), and coffee, tea, mate and spices ( 130.6 million).

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

Section Wise Imports from Republic of Kenya

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 5.8 million in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 16.0% compared to the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from Republic of Kenya in Saudi Arabia.

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 802.6 thousand while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 0.0. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 802.6 thousand, higher by 1.9% than the previous year.

The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between Republic of Kenya 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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