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Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Balance of Trade climbed to 26B in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
Saudi Arabia Balance of Trade climbed to 26B in May 2026, released July 2026, up 3.2B from April's 22.8B reading. The reading matched the 26B consensus. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 23.58B. Over the past 3 months, Balance of Trade averaged 41.4B, vs 17.77B in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 73rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
26
Actual
26
Consensus
22.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±7.03 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jul 2026
Predicted: 27.6
Actual: 26
Error: +1.6
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.50 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.44 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Balance of Trade (Saudi Arabia) was reported at 26.00 billion in July 2026. This matched the market consensus of 26.00 billion exactly. The reading rose from the previous value of 22.80 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 26.23 billion, ranging from 13.00 billion to 57.40 billion across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 36.27 billion, up from the prior three at 18.10 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 11.20 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 6.57 billion). In July readings over the past 3 years, Balance of Trade has averaged 23.33 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with GBP/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish GBP). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 7.03 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for August 25, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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About Balance of Trade — Saudi Arabia
DEFINITION
The Balance of Trade is a financial indicator that measures the difference between a country's exports and imports of goods and services. It is an important measure of a country's economic health and can indicate whether a country is running a trade surplus or deficit. A positive balance of trade indicates that a country is exporting more than it is importing, while a negative balance of trade suggests the opposite. This indicator is closely monitored by economists and policymakers as it can impact a country's currency value, inflation, and overall economic growth.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 26 B, consensus 26 B. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 25.4 B. Before that (Mar 2026): 57.4 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR, r=-0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - SA Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:50 | SA | GDP Growth Rate YoY | -4.8 | 3 | 3.8 | -0.50 | Medium |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 05:00 | SA | Bank Lending YoY | 6.8 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 6.95 | Low |