State of Eritrea
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State of Eritrea

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

In July 2026, Saudi Arabia exported ⃁ 4.1 million to State of Eritrea, representing 0.005% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to State of Eritrea in July 2026 were preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk and sugar and sugar confectionery.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to ⃁ 4.1 million, with prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco being the main product exported to State of Eritrea.

In July 2026, Saudi Arabia imported ⃁ 0.0 from State of Eritrea, representing 0% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The only product imported by Saudi Arabia from State of Eritrea in June 2026 was apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted.

State of Eritrea achieved negative growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2025 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to ⃁ 9.1 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2024, which was ⃁ 9.1 million.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In July 2026, exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Eritrea amounted to ⃁ 4.1 million (0.005% of total exports), while imports from State of Eritrea amounted to ⃁ 0.0 (0% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of ⃁ 4.1 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.

Exports by Main Section

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

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Eritrea in July 2026 reached a total of ⃁ 4.1 million. The main non-oil exports were prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco (⃁ 1.8 million), plant products (⃁ 778.2 thousand), and animals and their products (⃁ 584.3 thousand).

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

Imports by Main Section

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.

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2025, ⃁ 9.1 million in FDI stock were recorded, being lower by 0.4% compared to the previous year.

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

FDI Flow

In 2025, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was ⃁ 91.7 thousand while the FDI Outflow reached a value of ⃁ 125.0 thousand. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of ⃁ -33.3 thousand, lower by 13,474.2% 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.

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