The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and Malaysia in terms of economic and social factors.
In August 2026, Saudi Arabia exported 688.2 million to Malaysia, representing 0.8% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.
The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Malaysia in August 2026 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and plastics and articles thereof.
Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 376.0 million, with plastics, rubber and their articles being the main product exported to Malaysia.
In August 2026, Saudi Arabia imported 446.3 million from Malaysia, representing 0.6% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.
The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Malaysia in August 2026 were electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof.
Malaysia achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2025 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 3.1 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2024, which was 2.9 billion.
In August 2026, exports from Saudi Arabia to Malaysia amounted to 688.2 million (0.8% of total exports), while imports from Malaysia amounted to 446.3 million (0.6% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 241.9 million.
The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to Malaysia and the monthly evolution of imports from Malaysia. The line represents the trade balance.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations in export value from Saudi Arabia to Malaysia, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's exports to Malaysia in 2025 reached a total of 19.8 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 16.8 billion), plastics and articles thereof ( 1.5 billion), and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 734.3 million).
The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to Malaysia annually, measured in commercial value.
Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Malaysia in August 2026 reached a total of 376.0 million. The main non-oil exports were plastics, rubber and their articles ( 189.6 million), machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, parts thereof ( 176.2 million), and mineral products ( 3.6 million).
The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to Malaysia monthly.
During 2025, Saudi Arabia's imports from Malaysia reached 6.1 billion, being lower by 11.0% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations of Saudi Arabia's import value from Malaysia, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's imports from Malaysia in 2025 reached a total of 6.1 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof ( 1.0 billion), animal or vegetable fats, oils and waxes ( 890.9 million), and copper and articles thereof ( 808.9 million).
The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from Malaysia annually, measured in commercial value.
In 2025, 3.1 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 9.8% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from Malaysia in Saudi Arabia.
In 2025, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 555.3 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 275.0 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 280.3 million, higher by 3.0% than the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between Malaysia 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.
