The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and State of Qatar in terms of economic and social factors.
In July 2026, Saudi Arabia exported 555.2 million to State of Qatar, representing 0.7% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.
The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar in July 2026 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and plastics and articles thereof.
Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 387.4 million, with products of the chemical industries being the main product exported to State of Qatar.
In July 2026, Saudi Arabia imported 125.0 million from State of Qatar, representing 0.2% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.
The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from State of Qatar in July 2026 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and plastics and articles thereof.
State of Qatar achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2025 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 11.9 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2024, which was 11.5 billion.
In July 2026, exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar amounted to 555.2 million (0.7% of total exports), while imports from State of Qatar amounted to 125.0 million (0.2% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 430.1 million.
The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar and the monthly evolution of imports from State of Qatar. The line represents the trade balance.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations in export value from Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's exports to State of Qatar in 2025 reached a total of 8.1 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were ships, boats and floating structures ( 2.4 billion), vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 2.0 billion), and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 922.3 million).
The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar annually, measured in commercial value.
Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar in July 2026 reached a total of 387.4 million. The main non-oil exports were products of the chemical industries ( 69.1 million), prepared foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco ( 44.0 million), and plant products ( 38.7 million).
The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to State of Qatar monthly.
During 2025, Saudi Arabia's imports from State of Qatar reached 1.2 billion, being lower by 24.1% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations of Saudi Arabia's import value from State of Qatar, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's imports from State of Qatar in 2025 reached a total of 1.2 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 242.2 million), iron and steel ( 236.0 million), and articles of iron or steel ( 161.6 million).
The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from State of Qatar annually, measured in commercial value.
In 2025, 11.9 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 3.3% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from State of Qatar in Saudi Arabia.
In 2025, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 762.8 million while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 384.5 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 378.3 million, lower by 43.6% than the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between State of Qatar 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.
