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India exported $11.6B to Saudi Arabia in FY2024 (+5.1% YoY growth). Access 10,000+ GSTIN + IEC verified Indian exporters via diipl. We verify your sourcing requirement and schedule a direct meeting with the ideal Indian manufacturer. No brokers, no shell traders, no guessing game with strangers on listing platforms.

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India to Saudi Arabia Trade Data (FY2024)

Source: DGFT / Ministry of Commerce public statistics

India Exports

$11.6B

India Imports

$42.1B

Trade Balance

-$30.5B

YoY Growth

+5.1%

Top Indian Exports to Saudi Arabia

ProductValue (USD)
Food & Agricultural Products$2.8B
Textiles & Apparel$1.4B
Engineering Goods$1.2B
Chemicals$1.1B
Gems & Jewellery$0.9B

Key Facts

Saudi Arabia is India's 2nd largest crude oil supplier

Vision 2030 driving $100B+ infrastructure spending — Indian contractors active

Indian food products have 35% market share in Saudi grocery sector

2.8 million Indians work in Saudi Arabia — largest foreign workforce

How Saudi buyers source from India via diipl

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Frequently asked questions: India to Saudi Arabia trade

What does India export to Saudi Arabia?▾
India's top exports to Saudi Arabia include food & agricultural products ($2.8B — 35% of Saudi grocery imports), textiles ($1.4B), engineering goods ($1.2B), chemicals ($1.1B), and gems & jewellery ($0.9B). Total exports reached $11.6B in FY2024.
How can Saudi companies source food products from India?▾
Register on diipl as an international buyer, specify your food product requirements (basmati rice, spices, ready-to-eat, etc.), and our team matches you with FSSAI-certified and GSTIN-verified Indian food exporters. Many already hold Saudi SFDA approval.
What certifications are needed for Indian exports to Saudi Arabia?▾
Key requirements: SASO/SFDA certification for food and consumer goods, Halal certification (mandatory for food), SABER conformity assessment, and product-specific IECEE certificates. Most established Indian exporters to Saudi already hold these.
How does Vision 2030 affect India-Saudi trade?▾
Saudi Vision 2030 is driving $100B+ in infrastructure, entertainment, and manufacturing investments. Indian companies are active in construction, IT services, and manufacturing under 'Made in Saudi' — creating demand for Indian raw materials and components.
What is the shipping time from India to Saudi Arabia?▾
Sea freight from Indian West Coast ports (Mumbai, Mundra) to Jeddah takes 7-10 days, and to Dammam 10-14 days. This is one of the fastest India trade routes. Air freight takes 4-6 hours. Most food exports use reefer containers via sea.

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