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Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia Trade (% of GDP) climbed to 57.92 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
Saudi Arabia Trade (% of GDP) climbed to 57.92 Percent in December 2025, up 1.51 Percent from November's 56.4 Percent reading.
Latest Release
57.918224
Actual
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Consensus
56.404937
Previous
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CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Trade (% of GDP) (Saudi Arabia) was reported at 57.92 Percent in December 2025. The reading rose from the previous value of 56.40 Percent. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 56.71 Percent, up from the prior three at 51.75 Percent. In December readings over the past 3 years, Trade (% of GDP) has averaged 56.71 Percent.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
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 December 2025.
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Trade (% of GDP) - SA
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About Trade (% of GDP) — Saudi Arabia
DEFINITION
Saudi Arabia's Trade (% of GDP) rose to 57.918224% in 2025, surpassing the previous year's 56.404937%. This increase from 2024 to 2025 indicates a strengthening trade sector relative to GDP. Market participants will monitor this trend amid ongoing economic adjustments and upcoming policy reviews. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released annually.
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.
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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 | |