The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and State of Eritrea in terms of economic and social factors.
In April 2026, Saudi Arabia exported 23.1 million to State of Eritrea, representing 0.02% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.
The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to State of Eritrea in April 2026 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and commodities of special provisions.
Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 992.5 thousand, with prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco being the main product exported to State of Eritrea.
In April 2026, Saudi Arabia imported 7.4 thousand from State of Eritrea, representing 0.000010% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.
The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from State of Eritrea in April 2026 were apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted and vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof.
State of Eritrea achieved negative growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 9.1 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 9.1 million.
In April 2026, exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Eritrea amounted to 23.1 million (0.02% of total exports), while imports from State of Eritrea amounted to 7.4 thousand (0.000010% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 23.1 million.
The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Eritrea and the monthly evolution of imports from State of Eritrea. The line represents the trade balance.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations in export value from Saudi Arabia to State of Eritrea, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's exports to State of Eritrea in 2025 reached a total of 11.6 million. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials ( 4.5 million), residues from food industries; animal fodder ( 1.4 million), and vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 1.1 million).
The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to State of Eritrea annually, measured in commercial value.
Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Eritrea in May 2026 reached a total of 992.5 thousand. The main non-oil exports were prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco ( 322.2 thousand), works of arts and antiqes ( 130.3 thousand), and plant products ( 110.3 thousand).
The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to State of Eritrea monthly.
During 2025, Saudi Arabia's imports from State of Eritrea reached 4.1 million, being higher by 444.1% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations of Saudi Arabia's import value from State of Eritrea, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's imports from State of Eritrea in 2025 reached a total of 4.1 million. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were live animals ( 4.1 million), apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted ( 10.2 thousand), and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 1.9 thousand).
The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from State of Eritrea annually, measured in commercial value.
In 2024, 9.1 million in FDI stock were recorded, being lower by 0.0% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from State of Eritrea in Saudi Arabia.
In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was -245.3 while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 0.0. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of -245.3, lower by 100.4% than the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between State of Eritrea 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.
