Manufacturing
Developing local industries and boosting industrial production capabilities.
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Overview
Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in manufacturing to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen local production. The sector includes industrial zones, petrochemicals, automotive, and advanced manufacturing.
Programs like "Made in Saudi" support local industry growth.
Key highlights
- Industrial diversification strategy
- Growth in local production
- Support for SMEs and factories
- Development of industrial cities
Key stats (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$) $305.5B
- Merchandise imports (current US$) $232.8B
- Trade (% of GDP) 54.7%
- Manufacturing, value added (% of GDP) 15.7%
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$) US$ 194.9B
- Manufactures exports (% of merchandise exports) 15.9%
- GDP growth, manufacturing 0%
Trade volume over time
World Bank methodology for development indicatorsGDP growth by economic activity (GASTAT, % year-on-year)
Market insights
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