Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) was 436.03 billion in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Saudi Arabia is 436.03 billion, measured in 2030. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 139.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 436.03 billion in 2030 and was at its lowest, 47.89 billion, in 2001.
Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd of 31 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 52.93 billion | — |
| 2001 | 47.89 billion | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 49.60 billion | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 54.73 billion | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 66.75 billion | +22.0% |
| 2005 | 87.65 billion | +31.3% |
| 2006 | 113.34 billion | +29.3% |
| 2007 | 145.60 billion | +28.5% |
| 2008 | 176.69 billion | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 162.07 billion | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 174.20 billion | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 197.98 billion | +13.6% |
| 2012 | 215.21 billion | +8.7% |
| 2013 | 230.00 billion | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 259.01 billion | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 247.31 billion | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 198.37 billion | -19.8% |
| 2017 | 201.40 billion | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 209.07 billion | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 218.97 billion | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 182.18 billion | -16.8% |
| 2021 | 213.52 billion | +17.2% |
| 2022 | 258.37 billion | +21.0% |
| 2023 | 289.91 billion | +12.2% |
| 2024 | 317.01 billion | +9.3% |
| 2025 | 337.81 billion | +6.6% |
| 2026 | 358.91 billion | +6.2% |
| 2027 | 383.44 billion | +6.8% |
| 2028 | 402.29 billion | +4.9% |
| 2029 | 420.76 billion | +4.6% |
| 2030 | 436.03 billion | +3.6% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 436.03 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 93.10 billion, 4.7× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 436.03 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 68.21 billion, 6.4× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 95.72 billion | 47.89 billion | 176.69 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 215.15 billion | 174.20 billion | 259.01 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 316.42 billion | 182.18 billion | 420.76 billion | 10 |
| 2030s | 436.03 billion | 436.03 billion | 436.03 billion | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Saudi Arabia?
- Imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) in Saudi Arabia was 436.03 billion in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 436.03 billion in 2030.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.89 billion in 2001.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 2nd out of 31 countries with data for 2030.
- Is imports of goods and services, us dollar (balance of payments and) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, US dollar (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Middle East and Central Asia Department Regional Economic Outlook (MCDREO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for 32 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen. These countries and territories are divided into two main nonoverlapping groups, based on export earnings, namely (1) oil exporters; and (2) oil importers. The oil importers group comprises (1) emerging market and middle-income countries (EM&MI) and (2) low-income countries (LICs) based on the income level. Additional analytical and regional groups might be used to provide a more granular breakdown for analysis and continuity.