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Republic of the Philippines

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

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 1.1 billion to Republic of the Philippines, representing 0.6% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

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

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 1.7 million, with vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment being the main product exported to Republic of the Philippines.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 70.8 million from Republic of the Philippines, representing 0.08% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Republic of the Philippines in December 2025 were electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof and edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits.

Republic of the Philippines achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 69.5 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 66.4 million.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of the Philippines amounted to 1.1 billion (0.6% of total exports), while imports from Republic of the Philippines amounted to 70.8 million (0.08% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 1.1 billion.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Republic of the Philippines in 2025 reached a total of 8.7 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 8.3 billion), plastics and articles thereof ( 207.8 million), and fertilizers ( 119.6 million).

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

Section Wise Exports to Republic of the Philippines

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of the Philippines in March 2026 reached a total of 1.7 million. The main non-oil exports were vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment ( 710.0 thousand), works of arts and antiqes ( 391.6 thousand), and articles of stone, plaster, cement, ceramic, glass ( 297.1 thousand).

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

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Republic of the Philippines in 2025 reached a total of 846.2 million. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits ( 291.2 million), electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof ( 174.7 million), and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 115.7 million).

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

Section Wise Imports from Republic of the Philippines

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 69.5 million in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 4.7% compared to the previous year.

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

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 4.0 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 850.3 thousand. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 3.1 million, lower by 69.6% than the previous year.

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