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Saudi Arabia's exports of chemical industry and related products were down by 3% year-on-year (YoY) to nearly SAR 6.25 billion in January 2026.
Compared to December 2025, the chemicals exports decreased by SAR 412.1 million, or 6%, according to data from the General Authority for Statistics.
Chemicals and related products made up 19% of the Kingdom’s non-oil exports, which totaled SAR 32.6 billion in January.
India was the largest importer of Saudi chemicals, receiving nearly SAR 765.5 billion worth, or 12% of total chemical exports. It was followed by China with 11%.
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Top Importers of Saudi Arabia’s Chemical Products in January 2026 (SAR mln) |
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Country |
Value |
% to Total |
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India |
765.5 |
12.2% |
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China |
666.2 |
10.7% |
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Turkey |
512.2 |
8.2% |
|
US |
511.0 |
8.2% |
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Australia |
424.0 |
6.8% |
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UAE |
341.4 |
5.5% |
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Belgium |
296.2 |
4.7% |
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Oman |
295.7 |
4.7% |
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Singapore |
241.9 |
3.9% |
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Bangladesh |
213.6 |
3.4% |
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Others |
1986.8 |
31.8% |
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Total |
6254.5 |
100.0% |
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s imports of chemical industry and related products reached SAR 6.4 billion in January, up 2% YoY.
Imports of chemical and industry-related products during January accounted for 8% of the total imports amounting to SAR 81.4 billion.
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Imports of Chemicals & Related Products (SAR mln)* |
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Month |
2025 |
2026 |
Change (%) |
% of Total |
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January |
6249.1 |
6398.6 |
+2% |
8% |
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February |
6395.6 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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March |
7037.9 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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April |
7259.1 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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May |
7996.8 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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June |
6408.7 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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July |
7044.0 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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August |
6673.9 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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September |
6703.0 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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October |
6609.8 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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November |
6563.8 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
December |
6225.8 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
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