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Republic of Malta

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

In August 2026, Saudi Arabia exported ⃁ 2.6 billion to Republic of Malta, representing 2.9% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Republic of Malta in August 2026 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and plastics and articles thereof.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to ⃁ 945.0 thousand, with plastics, rubber and their articles being the main product exported to Republic of Malta.

In August 2026, Saudi Arabia imported ⃁ 63.4 million from Republic of Malta, representing 0.09% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Republic of Malta in August 2026 were miscellaneous edible products and preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk.

Republic of Malta achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2025 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to ⃁ 222.5 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2024, which was ⃁ 198.9 million.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In August 2026, exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Malta amounted to ⃁ 2.6 billion (2.9% of total exports), while imports from Republic of Malta amounted to ⃁ 63.4 million (0.09% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of ⃁ 2.5 billion.

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

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Republic of Malta in 2025 reached a total of ⃁ 26.2 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes (⃁ 26.2 billion), vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof (⃁ 6.1 million), and plastics and articles thereof (⃁ 4.0 million).

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

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Republic of Malta in June 2026 reached a total of ⃁ 945.0 thousand. The main non-oil exports were plastics, rubber and their articles (⃁ 811.8 thousand), vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment (⃁ 92.0 thousand), and articles of stone, plaster, cement, ceramic, glass (⃁ 36.6 thousand).

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

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Republic of Malta in 2025 reached a total of ⃁ 152.2 million. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were miscellaneous edible products (⃁ 80.6 million), preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk (⃁ 41.6 million), and milling products; malt; starches; insulin (⃁ 9.3 million).

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

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2025, ⃁ 222.5 million in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 11.9% compared to the previous year.

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

FDI Flow

In 2025, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was ⃁ 30.3 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of ⃁ 6.7 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of ⃁ 23.6 million, lower by 43.6% than the previous year.

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