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

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia exported 18.6 billion to Republic of India, representing 9.6% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Republic of India in December 2025 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and pearls, precious and semi stones, precious metals; coin.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 2.3 billion, with base metals and their articles being the main product exported to Republic of India.

In December 2025, Saudi Arabia imported 3.9 billion from Republic of India, representing 4.7% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Republic of India in December 2025 were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof.

Republic of India achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 12.1 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 10.3 billion.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In December 2025, exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of India amounted to 18.6 billion (9.6% of total exports), while imports from Republic of India amounted to 3.9 billion (4.7% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 14.7 billion.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Republic of India in 2025 reached a total of 147.0 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 101.8 billion), fertilizers ( 14.0 billion), and plastics and articles thereof ( 6.7 billion).

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

Section Wise Exports to Republic of India

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of India in February 2026 reached a total of 2.3 billion. The main non-oil exports were base metals and their articles ( 687.5 million), products of the chemical industries ( 668.2 million), and precious stones or metals and their articles, jewelry ( 436.1 million).

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

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Republic of India in 2025 reached a total of 45.4 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 6.9 billion), cereals ( 4.7 billion), and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 4.6 billion).

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

Section Wise Imports from Republic of India

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 12.1 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 17.5% compared to the previous year.

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

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 2.0 billion while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 162.1 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 1.8 billion, lower by 8.8% than the previous year.

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

Annual Evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow

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