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Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Imports fell to 70.4B in June 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Saudi Arabia Imports fell to 70.4B in June 2026, released August 2026, down 4.4B from May's 74.8B reading. The reading missed the 82.5B consensus by 12.1B. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 74.97B. Over the past 3 months, Imports averaged 71.75B, vs 71.77B in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 30th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
70.4
Actual
82.5
Consensus
74.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±4.25 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 84.5
Actual: 70.4
Error: +14.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.43 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | 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 70.40 billion in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of 82.50 billion by 12.10 billion. The reading fell from the previous value of 74.80 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 74.31 billion, ranging from 57.80 billion to 84.16 billion across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 71.30 billion, down from the prior three at 74.45 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 7.17 billion) is higher than the prior year (σ 5.18 billion). In August readings over the past 3 years, Imports has averaged 66.03 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, negatively correlated (Bearish S&P 500). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 4.25 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 24, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 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 (Jun 2026): actual 70.4 B, consensus 82.5 B. Prior reading (May 2026): 67.8 B. Before that (Apr 2026): 75.7 B.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC, r=-0.43) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - SA Events
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | SA | Wholesale Prices YoY | 4.6 | 5 | 5.1 | 4.85 | Low |
| 06:00 | SA | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | Low |
| 06:00 | SA | Inflation Rate YoY | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.80 | Low |