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CairoScene
a day ago
- Business
- CairoScene
Saudi Non-Oil Exports Rise 13.4% to USD 21.6 Billion in Q1 2025
Non-oil exports reached USD 21.6 billion in Q1 2025 as Saudi Arabia deepens its trade diversification under Vision 2030. Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports grew by 13.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, reaching USD 21.6 billion, according to figures released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The share of non-oil exports to total imports rose to 36.2%, up from 34.3% in the same quarter of 2024, reflecting continued progress in the Kingdom's trade diversification strategy. Despite a 3.2% decline in total merchandise exports due to an 8.4% drop in oil exports, the shift in trade composition was marked. Oil's share of total exports decreased from 75.9% in Q1 2024 to 71.8% in Q1 2025, as non-oil sectors gained ground. Imports rose by 7.3% over the same period, resulting in a 28% reduction in the overall trade surplus. Chemical products were the leading category among non-oil exports, accounting for 23.8% of the total. Plastics and rubber products also contributed significantly. On the import side, machinery and electrical equipment made up 25.8% of the total—an 18.7% increase year-on-year—followed by transportation equipment at 14.6%. China remained Saudi Arabia's largest trading partner, accounting for 15.7% of total exports and 26.6% of imports. Other top export destinations included India, Japan, South Korea, and Egypt. The main sources of imports were the United States, the UAE, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The Q1 2025 trade data reflects Saudi Arabia's advancing efforts to diversify its economic base in line with Vision 2030, with growing contributions from non-oil sectors and broader international trade engagement.
Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
GASTAT: Saudi families occupy 4.4 million homes
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed on Thursday that the total number of homes occupied by Saudi families reached 4.4 million. This figure records an increase of 233,000 houses compared to the houses registered in the census of 2022, with a growth rate of 2.7 percent. The percentage of housing occupied by Saudi families reached 50.6 percent of the total housing occupied by families, while the average size of the Saudi family reached 4.9 individuals. The results of the housing survey for the year 2024 showed that the percentage of housing occupied by Saudi families in the type of apartments is the highest, representing 45 percent, followed by villas, with 31 percent of the total housing occupied by Saudi families. The GASTAT survey indicated that the building materials used for housing by 90 percent of the total housing occupied by Saudi families is reinforced concrete. It noted that the housing occupied by Saudi families whose approximate age ranges between 10 and 19 years is the highest percentage in the Kingdom, reaching 35.1 percent of the total housing occupied by Saudi families. The results indicated that the percentage of housing occupied by Saudi families, and its area ranges between 150 and 299 squares, is the highest in the Kingdom, with 44.7 percent of the total housing occupied by Saudi families. According to the results of the survey, the percentage of housing occupied by Saudi families, whose total number of rooms from 4 to 6 rooms is the highest, as it reached 57 percent, while the percentage of housing in which the number of bedrooms has 3 bedrooms or less is the highest, as it reached 69.1 percent of the total housing occupied by Saudi families.
Mid East Info
3 days ago
- Health
- Mid East Info
Saudi Arabia's efforts to Combat Smoking Captures International Attention at TNFS Summit 2025 - Middle East Business News and Information
Official data from the General Authority for Statistics showed that the adult smoking rate in Saudi Arabia dropped from 17.5% to 12.4% within one year. Leading scientist predicted that the global end of smoking could be achieved within the next 40 years. Riyadh –May 2025: The TNFS Summit 2025 concluded today in Riyadh with the adoption of an ambitious vision for a future free from tobacco-related harm — one rooted in innovation, prevention, and regulatory integration. The summit served as a regional platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange around effective harm reduction policies and the encouragement of safer alternatives. The summit was organized under the TNFS initiative, a strategic partnership between Badael (a Public Investment Fund company), the Quality of Life Program (a Vision 2030 program), and Smart Health as the summit's scientific partner. The event brought together more than 100 experts and decision-makers from within the Kingdom and abroad, representing health organizations, regulatory authorities, and leading academic institutions. Summit sessions reviewed global models for tobacco control, including experiences from Sweden and the United Kingdom. Core themes aligned with Saudi Arabia's national strategy included: Correcting public misconceptions about nicotine and its role as a lower-risk alternative to tobacco, as part of the solution, not the problem. Evaluating the impact of taxation as an effective tool to reduce tobacco consumption. Showcasing scientific innovations in reduced-risk alternative products. Official data from the General Authority for Statistics showed that the adult smoking rate in Saudi Arabia dropped from 17.5% to 12.4% within one year. This decline is attributed to the implementation of comprehensive regulatory policies, tax increases, and the availability of lower-risk alternatives. Participants emphasized that TNFS is a true transformation platform, one that moves beyond awareness toward real impact on policy and societal behavior – reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a regional model to follow. Organizers announced that the summit would serve as the first in a series of specialized events in this field. During the summit, Tolga Sezer, CEO of Badael, stated: 'Harm reduction is the gateway to a smoke-free future—and Saudi Arabia stands at the forefront of this global movement. The TNFS Summit marks a bold national step forward, underscoring the Kingdom's pioneering role in advancing tobacco control through science, innovation, and progressive legislation.' Salman Al-Khattaf, Advisor to the CEO of the Quality of Life Program, added: 'Health is not a choice but a foundation for a dignified life and a productive society. TNFS supports community health and promotes positive lifestyle choices in line with the Kingdom's goals and bold vision.' He emphasized that success in tobacco harm reduction depends on connecting scientific evidence with practical, applicable policies, a core aim of the TNFS partnership. Dr. Sara Al-Rashoud, Research Advisor at Smart Health, noted that the TNFS initiative reflects a shared commitment across sectors to reducing smoking and achieving a smoke-free Saudi Arabia, especially with nearly 4.8 million adult smokers currently in the Kingdom. Dr. Christopher Russell, a UK-based behavioral scientist specializing in tobacco and nicotine use, estimated that smoking causes approximately 14,200 premature deaths annually in Saudi Arabia. He also predicted that the global end of smoking could be achieved within the next 40 years. Dr. Konstantinos Farsalinos shared successful international harm reduction models, highlighting Sweden's achievement in reducing smoking rates from 15% to 5% over 15 years. This shift contributed to a 41% drop in cancer incidence and a 39.6% decrease in tobacco-related deaths. He called these outcomes a strategic opportunity for the region. In the session titled 'Tobacco Harm Reduction in the Middle East,' Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Qudhib, a Saudi family physician specializing in noncommunicable diseases and tobacco harm reduction, warned about persistently high smoking rates in countries such as Jordan and Lebanon. Public health expert Dr. Mohammad Yaman noted that 85% of smokers relapse within months, according to Mayo Clinic studies. He therefore considered the TNFS initiative an important step toward reducing smoking, calling for the model to be expanded and for greater regional collaboration. In closing, participants affirmed that the TNFS Summit 2025 marks a pivotal step in the Kingdom's journey toward a society free from tobacco-related harm. It represents the convergence of political will and scientific knowledge, and strengthens Saudi Arabia's position as a leading model in adopting harm reduction policies and advancing quality of life.
Gulf Insider
5 days ago
- General
- Gulf Insider
GASTAT: 71% Of Saudi Population Under The Age Of 35
About 71 percent of the Saudi population is under the age of 35, according to the Saudi Family Statistics Report 2024, released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) on its website on Tuesday. The average age of a Saudi individual is 26.6 years, with a median age of 23.5 years, it was revealed in the report. The GASTAT report presented a comprehensive overview of household composition in the Kingdom based on the latest statistical data. According to the report's findings, Saudi households made up around 51 percent of all households. Households comprising two or more members made up approximately 86 percent, of which nuclear families accounted for 70 percent while composite and extended families together accounted for 16 percent. In contrast, single-person households represented 14 percent. The results showed that the average Saudi household size was about five members, with households of six members comprising 13.5 percent, and those of four or five members accounting for 12.8 percent. In terms of head of household, the data indicated that men make up 83.1 percent of Saudi household heads, while women account for 16.9 percent. The highest proportion of male heads of household was found in the 35–39 age group (17.6 percent), whereas the highest proportion of female heads of household was in the 30–34 age group (14.3 percent). Regarding housing types, the report showed that 44.9 percent of Saudi households live in apartments, and 31 percent live in villas. Among single-person households, 55.8 percent live in apartments, and 16.2 percent live in villas. For multi-member households, 43.4 percent live in apartments and 33.3 percent in villas, the report pointed out.
Leaders
6 days ago
- Business
- Leaders
GASTAT Reports 13.4% Growth in Non-Oil Exports in Q1 2025, 10.7% Increase in March
The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has released its International Trade Statistics bulletin for March 2025 and the first quarter of the year (Q1 2025), highlighting continued momentum in Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports. According to the report, non-oil exports—including re-exports—rose by 13.4% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. In March 2025 alone, non-oil exports were up by 10.7% year-on-year, reinforcing the growing contribution of non-oil sectors to the Kingdom's international trade. In contrast, total merchandise exports declined by 3.2% in Q1 and by 9.8% in March, compared to the same periods in 2024. Merchandise imports saw an upward trend, increasing by 7.3% in Q1 2025 and by 0.1% in March year-on-year. Despite this, the trade balance surplus narrowed—falling by 28% in Q1 and 34.2% in March. The ratio of non-oil exports to imports improved, reaching 36.2% in Q1 2025 (up from 34.3% in Q1 2024) and 36.5% in March (up from 33% in March 2024). Meanwhile, the share of oil exports in total merchandise exports declined to 71.8% in Q1 2025 from 75.9% the previous year, and to 71.2% in March, down from 76.5% in March 2024. Moreover, chemical products led non-oil exports, making up 23.8% of the total in Q1 and 25.7% in March 2025. On the import side, machinery, electrical equipment, and parts were the most significant, accounting for 25.8% in Q1 and 26.1% in March. China, Saudi Arabia China remained Saudi Arabia's top trading partner, representing 15.7% of total exports and 26.6% of imports in Q1 2025. In March. Additionally, China's share stood at 15.5% of exports and 25.3% of imports. GASTAT noted that the international trade data are compiled using administrative records from the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority for non-oil figures, and from the Ministry of Energy for oil-related data. Commodity classifications follow the 2022 Harmonized System (HS) codes. Related Topics: NWC Delivers Major Water Infrastructure Projects in Jeddah Aqualia, NWC Redefine House Connection Services in Saudi Arabia NWC Initiates SAR 1 Billion Water, Environmental Projects in Riyadh Saudi Arabia Launches 'Cultural Innovation Challenge' for Policies Design Short link : Post Views: 1
