Saudi Arabia's services exports rise 6.9% in 2025
Services exports reached SR251.7 billion, driven by growth in travel and transport sectors, official statistics show.
At a glance
- Services exports grew 6.9% to SR251.7 billion, supported by 4.1% rise in travel services
- Travel services dominated exports at SR159.9 billion, with personal travel representing 91% of the category
- Services imports increased 4.2% to SR488.6 billion, with transport services as the largest import category
Saudi Arabia's services exports increased by 6.9 percent to SR251.7 billion in 2025, up from SR235.5 billion the previous year, according to the General Authority for Statistics. Travel services led the sector at SR159.9 billion, followed by transport services at SR35.4 billion, with air transport comprising 43.3 percent of that category.
Services imports also grew, rising 4.2 percent to SR488.6 billion in 2025 from SR469 billion in 2024. Transport services represented the largest import category at SR133.7 billion, with maritime transport accounting for 47.2 percent of that segment.
Why it matters
The data reflects growth in key service sectors supporting the economy, with travel and transport services playing central roles in both exports and imports.
Original reporting
- Saudi GazetteSaudi Arabia’s services exports rise 6.9% to SR251.7 billion in 2025
- Saudi Gazette — LatestSaudi Arabia’s services exports rise 6.9% to SR251.7 billion in 2025
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