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Barbados

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

In March 2026, Saudi Arabia exported 0.0 to Barbados, representing 0% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The only product exported by Saudi Arabia to Barbados in February 2026 was beverages.

In March 2026, Saudi Arabia imported 15.0 thousand from Barbados, representing 0.00003% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The only product imported by Saudi Arabia from Barbados in March 2026 was optical, photographic, measuring and medical instrument.

Barbados achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 124.9 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 112.0 million.

Furthermore, the inflows of foreign direct investment into the Saudi economy decreased by 65.0% in 2024 compared to 2023, reaching 12.9 million in 2024, whereas the outflows from foreign direct investment companies in Saudi Arabia have remained steady at 0.0 since 2023. Thus, the net flows amounted to 12.9 million in 2024, while in 2023, it recorded 36.8 million.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In March 2026, exports from Saudi Arabia to Barbados amounted to 0.0 (0% of total exports), while imports from Barbados amounted to 15.0 thousand (0.00003% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a deficit of 15.0 thousand.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Barbados in 2025 reached a total of 50.8 thousand. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value was beverages ( 50.8 thousand).

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

Section Wise Exports to Barbados

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Barbados in 2025 reached a total of 65.9 thousand. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were optical, photographic, measuring and medical instrument ( 50.6 thousand), electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof ( 5.7 thousand), and leather articles; saddlery; travel goods, handbags ( 3.2 thousand).

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

Section Wise Imports from Barbados

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 124.9 million in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 11.5% compared to the previous year.

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

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 12.9 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 0.0. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 12.9 million, lower by 65.0% than the previous year.

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