The information presented in this report shows the interaction of Saudi Arabia and Taiwan in terms of economic and social factors.
In April 2026, Saudi Arabia exported 1.8 billion to Taiwan, representing 1.8% of Saudi Arabia's total exports during that month.
The main products exported by Saudi Arabia to Taiwan in April 2026 were mineral fuels, oils and waxes and plastics and articles thereof.
Regarding non-oil exports, these amounted to 32.6 million, with plastics, rubber and their articles being the main product exported to Taiwan.
In April 2026, Saudi Arabia imported 330.3 million from Taiwan, representing 0.4% of Saudi Arabia's total imports during that month.
The main products imported by Saudi Arabia from Taiwan in April 2026 were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof and electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof.
Taiwan achieved negative growth in the foreign direct investment (FDI) stock at the end of 2024 with Saudi Arabia, which amounted to 135.8 million, compared to the FDI stock of 2023, which was 135.8 million.
In April 2026, exports from Saudi Arabia to Taiwan amounted to 1.8 billion (1.8% of total exports), while imports from Taiwan amounted to 330.3 million (0.4% of total imports). As a result, the trade balance resulted in a surplus of 1.5 billion.
The graph shows the monthly evolution of exports from Saudi Arabia to Taiwan and the monthly evolution of imports from Taiwan. The line represents the trade balance.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations in export value from Saudi Arabia to Taiwan, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's exports to Taiwan in 2025 reached a total of 25.3 billion. The main section wise exports in terms of commercial value were mineral fuels, oils and waxes ( 23.5 billion), organic chemicals ( 884.2 million), and plastics and articles thereof ( 352.1 million).
The chart shows section wise exports by Saudi Arabia to Taiwan annually, measured in commercial value.
Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia to Taiwan in April 2026 reached a total of 32.6 million. The main non-oil exports were plastics, rubber and their articles ( 22.9 million), base metals and their articles ( 6.9 million), and machinery and mechanical appliances, electrical equipment, parts thereof ( 1.5 million).
The graph shows the non-oil products exported from Saudi Arabia to Taiwan monthly.
During 2025, Saudi Arabia's imports from Taiwan reached 5.6 billion, being higher by 2.7% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual fluctuations of Saudi Arabia's import value from Taiwan, showcasing the corresponding annual growth trends.
Saudi Arabia's imports from Taiwan in 2025 reached a total of 5.6 billion. The main section wise imports in terms of commercial value were vehicles other than railway or tramway; parts thereof ( 1.5 billion), electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof ( 1.1 billion), and boilers, machinery, mechanical goods; parts thereof ( 981.9 million).
The chart shows section wise imports by Saudi Arabia from Taiwan annually, measured in commercial value.
In 2024, 135.8 million in FDI stock were recorded, being lower by 0.1% compared to the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of the stock of FDI from Taiwan in Saudi Arabia.
In 2024, the value of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Inflow was 54.2 thousand while the FDI Outflow reached a value of 124.3 thousand. These amounts resulted in an FDI Net Inflow of -70.0 thousand, lower by 106.0% than the previous year.
The graph shows the annual evolution of FDI Inflow and Outflow between Taiwan 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.
