The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and India in terms of economic and social factors.
In January 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 10.6 billion to India, representing 10.9% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.
The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to India in January 2025 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and organic chemicals.
Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 2.0 billion, with products of the chemical and allied industries being the main product exported to India.
In January 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 3.8 billion from India, representing 5.2% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.
The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from India in January 2025 were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof and cereals.
India achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2023 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 10.3 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2022, which was 8.3 billion.
In January 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to India amounted to 10.6 billion (10.9% of total exports), while imports from India amounted to 3.8 billion (5.2% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 6.8 billion.
The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to India and the monthly evolution of imports from India. The line represents the trade balance.
During 2024, Saudi Arabia's exports to India reached 102.3 billion, being lower by 9.7% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations in export value from Saudi Arabia to India, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's exports to India in 2024 reached a total of 102.3 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 78.4 billion), fertilizers ( 5.2 billion), and plastics and articles thereof ( 4.7 billion).
The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to India annually, measured in commercial value.
Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to India in January 2025 reached a total of 2.0 billion. The main non-oil exports were products of the chemical and allied industries ( 938.7 million), base metals and articles of base metals ( 404.1 million), and plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof ( 387.5 million).
The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to India monthly.
During 2024, Saudi Arabia's imports from India reached 47.5 billion, being higher by 9.0% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations of Saudi Arabia's import value from India, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's imports from India in 2024 reached a total of 47.5 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 6.9 billion), cereals ( 5.6 billion), and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 4.8 billion).
The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from India annually, measured in commercial value.
In 2023, 10.3 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 23.7% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from India in Saudi Arabia.
In 2023, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 2.1 billion while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 111.7 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 2.0 billion, higher by 780.5% than the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between India 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.
