Saudi service imports rise 8.4 percent to SR120.8 billion in Q2 2026

Saudi Arabia's service imports rose by 8.4 percent to reach approximately SR120.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). In contrast, service exports decreased by 16.5 percent, falling to SR59.5 billion compared to SR71.3 billion in the same period last year.

Travel service imports experienced a significant surge, increasing by 17 percent quarter-on-quarter to reach SR25 billion. Personal travel constituted 92 percent of this category, contributing to the overall growth. Other business services imports amounted to SR18.8 billion, while construction services imports stood at SR14.5 billion.

Government services imports were valued at SR7.3 billion, and insurance and pension service imports reached SR6 billion. The telecommunications, computer, and information services category contributed SR4 billion to the exports.

Service exports, on the other hand, declined by 16.5 percent from the first quarter. Travel service exports experienced a 23.6 percent quarter-on-quarter decrease to SR33.8 billion, with personal travel accounting for 93.9 percent of these exports. Transport services ranked second in service exports at SR10.5 billion, with air transport contributing 39 percent to this category.

Telecommunications, computer, and information service exports totaled SR2.6 billion, while other business services and construction services each reached SR2.3 billion and SR1.8 billion, respectively. Lastly, financial service exports were recorded at SR1.5 billion.