The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and State of Afghanistan in terms of economic and social factors.
In May 2026, Saudi Arabia exported 232.0 thousand to State of Afghanistan, representing 0.0002% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.
The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan in May 2026 were beverages and commodities of special provisions.
Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 606.5 thousand, with prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco being the main product exported to State of Afghanistan.
In May 2026, Saudi Arabia imported 9.6 million from State of Afghanistan, representing 0.01% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.
The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from State of Afghanistan in May 2026 were edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits and coffee, tea, mate and spices.
State of Afghanistan achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 303.4 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 298.9 million.
In May 2026, exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan amounted to 232.0 thousand (0.0002% of total exports), while imports from State of Afghanistan amounted to 9.6 million (0.01% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a deficit of 9.4 million.
The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan and the monthly evolution of imports from State of Afghanistan. The line represents the trade balance.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations in export value from Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's exports to State of Afghanistan in 2025 reached a total of 11.0 million. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 4.1 million), vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 3.0 million), and edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits ( 1.6 million).
The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan annually, measured in commercial value.
Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan in June 2026 reached a total of 606.5 thousand. The main non-oil exports were prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco ( 567.0 thousand), machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, parts thereof ( 30.0 thousand), and works of arts and antiqes ( 9.5 thousand).
The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to State of Afghanistan monthly.
During 2025, Saudi Arabia's imports from State of Afghanistan reached 142.1 million, being higher by 38.2% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations of Saudi Arabia's import value from State of Afghanistan, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's imports from State of Afghanistan in 2025 reached a total of 142.1 million. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits ( 72.7 million), coffee, tea, mate and spices ( 59.5 million), and preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts ( 7.3 million).
The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from State of Afghanistan annually, measured in commercial value.
In 2024, 303.4 million in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 1.5% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from State of Afghanistan in Saudi Arabia.
In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 4.6 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 84.7 thousand. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 4.5 million, higher by 118.6% than the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between State of Afghanistan 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.
