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Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Imports fell to 67.8B in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
Saudi Arabia Imports fell to 67.8B in May 2026, released July 2026, down 11B from April's 78.8B reading. The reading missed the 78B consensus by 10.2B. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 75.66B. Over the past 3 months, Imports averaged 66.75B, vs 80.55B in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 20th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
67.8
Actual
78
Consensus
78.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±3.4 billion
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jul 2026
Predicted: 83.25
Actual: 67.8
Error: +15.45
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 | +0.29 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.25 | FOREX | Moves with | → 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 67.80 billion in July 2026. This missed the market consensus of 78.00 billion by 10.20 billion. The reading fell from the previous value of 78.80 billion. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 74.27 billion, ranging from 57.80 billion to 84.16 billion across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 67.10 billion, down from the prior three at 81.85 billion. Volatility over the past year (σ 7.20 billion) is comparable than the prior year (σ 6.73 billion). In July readings over the past 3 years, Imports has averaged 72.97 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 3.40 billion.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for August 25, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include GDP Growth Rate YoY (Jul 30).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 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 (May 2026): actual 67.8 B, consensus 78 B. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 75.7 B. Before that (Mar 2026): 57.8 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 bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - SA Events
| Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | SA | Balance of Trade | 26 | 22.8 | 26 | 26.00 | Low |
| 06:00 | SA | Imports | 67.8 | 78.8 | 78 | 72.90 | Low |
| 06:00 | SA | Exports | 93.8 | 101.6 | 104 | 98.90 | Low |
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | SA | GDP Growth Rate YoY | 3 | 3.8 | 3.80 | Medium | |