Saudi Arabia is the world's largest crude exporter and a major supplier of fertilizers, petrochemicals and LPG.
CapitalRiyadh
CurrencySaudi riyal (SAR)
LanguagesArabic; English in business
RegionMiddle East
Why Saudi Arabia matters for trade
- Aramco's monthly LPG contract price is a regional benchmark
- Ma'aden and SABIC export phosphates, urea and ammonia
- One of the largest food import markets, with state tenders for barley and wheat
What Saudi Arabia sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Crude oil, Refined products, LPG, Petrochemicals, Urea and ammonia, DAP and MAP, Aluminium | Barley, Wheat, Rice, Raw sugar, Vegetable oils, Poultry, Vehicles |
Main ports and routes
Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail, Yanbu, Ras Tanura.
Check before you tradeState grain purchases go through the General Food Security Authority (GFSA) by tender.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026