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Republic of Tunisia

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

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 138.3 million to Republic of Tunisia, representing 0.07% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

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

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 87.6 million, with plastics, rubber and their articles being the main product exported to Republic of Tunisia.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 45.1 million from Republic of Tunisia, representing 0.05% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Republic of Tunisia in December 2025 were animal or vegetable fats, oils and waxes and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof.

Republic of Tunisia achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 1.1 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 1.1 billion.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Tunisia amounted to 138.3 million (0.07% of total exports), while imports from Republic of Tunisia amounted to 45.1 million (0.05% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 93.3 million.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Republic of Tunisia in 2025 reached a total of 1.2 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were plastics and articles thereof ( 712.4 million), vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 112.3 million), and aluminium and articles thereof ( 108.0 million).

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

Section Wise Exports to Republic of Tunisia

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Tunisia in March 2026 reached a total of 87.6 million. The main non-oil exports were plastics, rubber and their articles ( 64.9 million), base metals and their articles ( 8.9 million), and products of the chemical industries ( 7.2 million).

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

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Republic of Tunisia in 2025 reached a total of 516.7 million. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were animal or vegetable fats, oils and waxes ( 172.8 million), boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 113.2 million), and inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds ( 40.8 million).

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

Section Wise Imports from Republic of Tunisia

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 1.1 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 1.3% compared to the previous year.

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

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 13.9 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 0.0. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 13.9 million, lower by 98.4% than the previous year.

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