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Republic of Zambia

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

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 1.6 million to Republic of Zambia, representing 0.0008% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Republic of Zambia in December 2025 were plastics and articles thereof and edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 1.8 million, with plastics, rubber and their articles being the main product exported to Republic of Zambia.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 3.9 million from Republic of Zambia, representing 0.005% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Republic of Zambia in December 2025 were copper and articles thereof and live trees and plants; bulbs and the like; etc..

Republic of Zambia achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 2.1 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 395.6 thousand.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Zambia amounted to 1.6 million (0.0008% of total exports), while imports from Republic of Zambia amounted to 3.9 million (0.005% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a deficit of 2.3 million.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Republic of Zambia in 2025 reached a total of 20.3 million. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were plastics and articles thereof ( 13.1 million), electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof ( 5.1 million), and residues from food industries; animal fodder ( 1.1 million).

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

Section Wise Exports to Republic of Zambia

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Zambia in March 2026 reached a total of 1.8 million. The main non-oil exports were plastics, rubber and their articles ( 1.7 million) and textiles and their articles ( 25.2 thousand).

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

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Republic of Zambia in 2025 reached a total of 139.1 million. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were copper and articles thereof ( 138.0 million), oil seeds; miscellaneous grains and fruits; straw ( 585.9 thousand), and aluminium and articles thereof ( 472.7 thousand).

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

Section Wise Imports from Republic of Zambia

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 2.1 million in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 431.6% compared to the previous year.

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

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

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