Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports hit a record high in the first half of 2025, reaching $81.86 billion.

The Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Export Development Authority stated that Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports in the first half of this year reached 307 billion Saudi Riyals, achieving the highest semi-annual growth rate on record.

Speaking at a dialogue session during the “Made in Saudi 2025” exhibition, the Minister said that Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, through its various initiatives, has driven the continuous growth of non-oil exports over the past years, reaching historic highs. This is attributed to Saudi Arabia unlocking its national industrial potential, improving the quality of its products, and expanding their access to global markets.

The Minister emphasized the opportunities for cooperation between the two countries in developing industrial cities, which would enable Syria to benefit from Saudi Arabia’s successful experience in export development and localization support, thereby promoting its economic growth.

The Minister highlighted the efficiency, skills, and craftsmanship demonstrated by Syrian investors in the Saudi industrial sector and expressed hope that the industrial sector could become a key pillar for Syria’s economic development.

He also discussed the development of trade between the two countries, noting that in the first nine months of 2025, the total value of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports to Syria reached 1.2 billion Saudi Riyals.

Saudi Export Development Authority

The Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA) is a government agency established in 2020 to lead and coordinate the development of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, aligning with the goals of the national Vision 2030 economic diversification plan. It works to enhance the competitiveness of Saudi products in global markets by providing exporters with strategic support, market intelligence, and trade facilitation services.

Made in Saudi 2025

“Made in Saudi 2025” is not a specific historical place or cultural site, but a major national initiative and exhibition launched by Saudi Arabia. It is a campaign designed to promote Saudi-made products, empower local industries, and showcase the Kingdom’s economic transformation as part of its Vision 2030. The program, which includes large-scale events, highlights the country’s push toward industrial diversification and national pride in local manufacturing.

Vision 2030

“Vision 2030” is not a specific physical place or cultural site, but rather Saudi Arabia’s strategic national framework for comprehensive economic and social transformation. Launched in 2016 under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, its history is rooted in the goal of diversifying the kingdom’s economy away from oil dependency and modernizing its society. The plan encompasses numerous mega-projects and cultural initiatives, such as the futuristic city NEOM and the development of historic sites like AlUla, to position Saudi Arabia as a global investment and tourism hub.