The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and State of Qatar in terms of economic and social factors.
In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 1.5 billion to State of Qatar, representing 0.8% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.
The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar in December 2025 were ships, boats and floating structures and vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof.
Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 391.9 million, with vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment being the main product exported to State of Qatar.
In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 119.7 million from State of Qatar, representing 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.
The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from State of Qatar in December 2025 were iron and steel and aluminium and articles thereof.
State of Qatar achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 11.5 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 10.8 billion.
In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar amounted to 1.5 billion (0.8% of total exports), while imports from State of Qatar amounted to 119.7 million (0.1% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 1.4 billion.
The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar and the monthly evolution of imports from State of Qatar. The line represents the trade balance.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations in export value from Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's exports to State of Qatar in 2025 reached a total of 9.2 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 2.8 billion), boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 1.4 billion), and ships, boats and floating structures ( 1.3 billion).
The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar annually, measured in commercial value.
Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar in March 2026 reached a total of 391.9 million. The main non-oil exports were vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment ( 94.6 million), precious stones or metals and their articles, jewelry ( 52.8 million), and animals and their products ( 44.2 million).
The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar monthly.
During 2025, Saudi Arabia's imports from State of Qatar reached 1.2 billion, being lower by 23.9% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations of Saudi Arabia's import value from State of Qatar, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's imports from State of Qatar in 2025 reached a total of 1.2 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 242.2 million), iron and steel ( 236.0 million), and articles of iron or steel ( 161.6 million).
The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from State of Qatar annually, measured in commercial value.
In 2024, 11.5 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 6.2% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from State of Qatar in Saudi Arabia.
In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 841.9 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 170.7 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 671.2 million, higher by 85.5% than the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between State of Qatar 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.
