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Republic of Yemen

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

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 972.2 million to Republic of Yemen, representing 0.5% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Republic of Yemen in December 2025 were plastics and articles thereof and tanning extracts; tannins; dyes; paints; ink.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 498.3 million, with prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco being the main product exported to Republic of Yemen.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 45.6 million from Republic of Yemen, representing 0.05% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Republic of Yemen in December 2025 were edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits and coffee, tea, mate and spices.

Republic of Yemen achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 19.3 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 17.0 billion.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Yemen amounted to 972.2 million (0.5% of total exports), while imports from Republic of Yemen amounted to 45.6 million (0.05% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 926.6 million.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Republic of Yemen in 2025 reached a total of 8.1 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were plastics and articles thereof ( 2.2 billion), preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk ( 595.6 million), and preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts ( 589.2 million).

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

Section Wise Exports to Republic of Yemen

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Yemen in March 2026 reached a total of 498.3 million. The main non-oil exports were prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco ( 112.2 million), products of the chemical industries ( 89.3 million), and plastics, rubber and their articles ( 67.7 million).

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

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Republic of Yemen in 2025 reached a total of 534.2 million. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits ( 239.5 million), coffee, tea, mate and spices ( 86.3 million), and edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers ( 63.7 million).

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

Section Wise Imports from Republic of Yemen

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 19.3 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 13.5% compared to the previous year.

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

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 3.0 billion while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 734.5 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 2.3 billion, higher by 169.8% than the previous year.

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