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

In November 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 277.7 million to Canada, representing 0.3% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Canada in November 2025 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and aluminium and articles thereof.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 33.6 million, with base metals and their articles being the main product exported to Canada.

In November 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 355.6 million from Canada, representing 0.5% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Canada in November 2025 were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof and pharmaceutical products.

Canada achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 6.3 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 5.5 billion.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In November 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Canada amounted to 277.7 million (0.3% of total exports), while imports from Canada amounted to 355.6 million (0.5% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a deficit of 77.9 million.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Canada in 2024 reached a total of 6.0 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 5.5 billion), miscellaneous chemical products ( 119.5 million), and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 87.8 million).

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

Section Wise Exports to Canada

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Canada in January 2026 reached a total of 33.6 million. The main non-oil exports were base metals and their articles ( 27.6 million), machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, parts thereof ( 1.3 million), and plant products ( 1.0 million).

The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to Canada monthly.

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Canada in 2024 reached a total of 6.5 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 3.8 billion), boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 703.6 million), and pharmaceutical products ( 389.6 million).

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

Section Wise Imports from Canada

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 6.3 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 13.6% compared to the previous year.

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

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 813.5 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 63.4 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 750.1 million, higher by 209.0% than the previous year.

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