Saudi-French trade grows to $53.7 billion over five years

Trade between Saudi Arabia and France has experienced substantial growth over the past five years, reaching a total of $53.7 billion, according to figures from the General Authority for Statistics. Saudi exports comprised more than half of this total, accounting for a significant 53.4 percent of the overall trade volume. In 2025 alone, Saudi trade with France surged by approximately 43.8 percent compared to 2021, reaching nearly $12 billion.

Key exports from Saudi Arabia to France included boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances, and parts, as well as aircraft, spacecraft, and their related components. On the import side, France's contributions to Saudi Arabia's economy included boilers, machinery, mechanical appliances, and pharmaceutical products.

The strengthening of these trade ties has been aided by the Saudi commercial attaché based in the United Kingdom, who has been instrumental in promoting Saudi exports to France and facilitating French investment into the Kingdom. This attaché is tasked with supporting commercial activities in France and working to expand bilateral relations between the two nations.

Additionally, the General Authority for Foreign Trade in Saudi Arabia plays a crucial role in enhancing trade and investment between the Kingdom and France. This authority is dedicated to developing and expanding bilateral relations, as well as supporting the national economy through strategic objectives. It also provides technical assistance to the private sector to maximize the benefits derived from trade agreements and available privileges in peer countries.

The General Authority for Foreign Trade is committed to boosting Saudi Arabia's international trade gains and safeguarding its interests in foreign trade.