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Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Imports climbed to 71.6B in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
Saudi Arabia Imports climbed to 71.6B in August 2026, released October 2026, up 0.4B from July's 71.2B reading. The reading matched the 70.9B consensus. Year-over-year, the indicator is down 3.3B. Over the past 3 months, Imports averaged 70.2B, vs 67.1B in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 34th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
71.6
Actual
70.9
Consensus
71.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±4.39 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Oct 2026
Predicted: 65.88
Actual: 71.6
Error: -5.72
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 | ▲ Direct | +0.52 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.49 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.38 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Imports (Saudi Arabia) was reported at 71.60 billion in October 2026. This beat the market consensus of 70.90 billion by 0.70 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 71.20 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 73.43 billion, ranging from 57.80 billion to 84.16 billion across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 70.67 billion, up from the prior three at 67.10 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 7.29 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 4.57 billion). In October readings over the past 3 years, Imports has averaged 70.43 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with EUR/USD (Bullish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with GBP/USD, positively correlated (Bullish GBP). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 4.39 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for November 25, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include GDP Growth Rate YoY (Nov 1).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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About Imports — Saudi Arabia
DEFINITION
Imports refer to the goods and services that a country purchases from other countries. This financial indicator is used to measure the amount of foreign goods and services that are brought into a country, and is an important factor in determining a country's trade balance and overall economic health. High levels of imports can indicate a strong demand for foreign products, while low levels may suggest a weaker economy or a focus on domestic production. Tracking imports can provide valuable insights into a country's trade relationships and global economic trends.
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 (Aug 2026): actual 71.6 B, consensus 70.9 B. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 70 B. Before that (Jun 2026): 70.4 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 (Bullish EUR, r=0.52) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - SA Events
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | SA | M3 Money Supply YoY | 4.8 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.20 | Low |
| Friday, October 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 10:00 | SA | M3 Money Supply YoY | 4.8 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.20 | Low |
| 10:00 | SA | Bank Lending YoY | 6 | 6 | 5.9 | 5.85 | Low |