Saudi Arabia's consumer spending rises 33%
The weekly consumer spending in Saudi Arabia, as recorded through point-of-sale transactions, increased by 33% during the period from July 26 to August 1, 2026, compared to the previous week. The total sales reached 16.31 billion SAR, up from 12.26 billion SAR. Additionally, the number of transactions rose by 18.1% to reach 267.11 million transactions. The food, beverages, restaurant, and cafe sectors recorded the highest spending with a significant increase, with Riyadh leading in expenditure volume at 5.23 billion SAR, followed by Jeddah with 2.18 billion SAR. This rebound follows weeks of decline and is attributed to strong consumer activity across various sectors in the domestic market.
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