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First-half trade surplus reaches 155B riyals
Saudi Arabia's trade balance surplus during the first half of 2026 grew by 53.17% year-on-year, reaching 154.72 billion riyals compared to 101.01 billion riyals in the same period of 2025. The value of foreign trade exceeded one trillion riyals, with exports increasing by 7.3% and imports decreasing by 2.7% compared to the same period last year. The Kingdom experienced an increase in surplus during the first three months of 2026, especially in March when the surplus surged by 213.7% to 56.49 billion riyals. The second quarter also recorded a surplus of 61.52 billion riyals, with the total value of external merchandise trade reaching 1.052 trillion riyals, reflecting a 2.82% rise year-on-year.
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