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Saudi Arabia Posts $3.8bn Trade Surplus With China and UAE as Top Destinations

Saudi Arabia recorded a merchandise trade surplus of $3.8 billion according to official government figures. China remained the primary international destination for Saudi exports in July at 13.4 percent, while the UAE ranked second.

Published Source: Arab News
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Saudi Arabia recorded a merchandise trade surplus of $3.8 billion according to official government trade figures published on September 24, 2026, Arab News reported.

China stood as the primary international destination for Saudi merchandise exports in July, accounting for 13.4 percent of total export deliveries from the Kingdom.

The United Arab Emirates ranked as Saudi Arabia's second-largest overall export partner during the reporting month, while non-oil merchandise shipments were directed to economies including Jordan, the United Kingdom, and Oman.

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