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Syrian Arab Republic

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

In April 2026, Saudi Arabia exported 185.1 million to Syrian Arab Republic, representing 0.2% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.

The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Syrian Arab Republic in April 2026 were tanning extracts; tannins; dyes; paints; ink and plastics and articles thereof.

Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 181.0 million, with products of the chemical industries being the main product exported to Syrian Arab Republic.

In April 2026, Saudi Arabia imported 91.8 million from Syrian Arab Republic, representing 0.1% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.

The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Syrian Arab Republic in April 2026 were live animals and coffee, tea, mate and spices.

Syrian Arab Republic achieved positive growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 9.2 billion, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 8.4 billion.

Foreign Trade

Trade Balance

In April 2026, exports from Saudi Arabia to Syrian Arab Republic amounted to 185.1 million (0.2% of total exports), while imports from Syrian Arab Republic amounted to 91.8 million (0.1% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 93.3 million.

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

Trade Balance

Exports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's exports to Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 reached a total of 1.9 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were plastics and articles thereof ( 462.7 million), mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 445.0 million), and edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits ( 143.0 million).

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

Section Wise Exports to Syrian Arab Republic

Non-Oil Exports

Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Syrian Arab Republic in April 2026 reached a total of 181.0 million. The main non-oil exports were products of the chemical industries ( 54.8 million), plastics, rubber and their articles ( 29.1 million), and articles of stone, plaster, cement, ceramic, glass ( 16.5 million).

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

Non-Oil Exports by Products

Imports by Main Section

Saudi Arabia's imports from Syrian Arab Republic in 2025 reached a total of 820.8 million. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were animal or vegetable fats, oils and waxes ( 152.8 million), preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts ( 143.6 million), and edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruits ( 115.0 million).

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

Section Wise Imports from Syrian Arab Republic

Foreign Direct Investment

FDI Stock

In 2024, 9.2 billion in FDI stock were recorded, being higher by 9.5% compared to the previous year.

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

Annual Evolution of FDI Stock

FDI Flow

In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 1.3 billion while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 488.9 million. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of 802.5 million, lower by 17.1% than the previous year.

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