Saudi companies exporting to regional and global markets — a strategic Vision 2030 sector with significant government support and dedicated financing programs.
50,000,000 (SAEXIM)
SAR max amount
500,000 شهرياً (تصدير)
min revenue
7-15 days
funding speed
Export companies benefit from three main supports: (1) Saudi EXIM Bank offers concessional financing, (2) Saudi Export Credit Guarantee Program covers non-payment risks from foreign clients, (3) Commercial banks have dedicated export products. This makes exports one of the most financially-supported sectors in Saudi Arabia.
Operation history
12 months + export track record
Minimum revenue
500,000 شهرياً (تصدير)
Maximum financing
50,000,000 (SAEXIM) SAR
Funding speed
7-15 days
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Saudi Arabia's export sector is growing strongly, driven by Vision 2030's target for non-oil exports to reach 50% of total exports. Saudi Arabia exports petrochemicals (SABIC), fertilizers (Ma'aden), food products (Almarai, NADEC), building materials, dates, and diverse industrial products. Exporters face specific financing challenges: collection delays from foreign importers, currency fluctuations, and letter-of-credit financing.
Specialized financing options: the Saudi EXIM Bank offers concessional export financing, export credit lines, and export insurance. Tameed and Forus offer export-invoice financing. Letters of Credit (LCs) are available from major commercial banks. Large exporters benefit from supply-chain financing from Lendo.
Key notes: exporters registered in the "Saudi Exporter Program" receive additional financing support and discounted export insurance. Exporters of "Saudi Made"-certified products get priority. Exports to GCC countries benefit from the Arabian Gulf trade agreement with no customs duties. Exports to new markets (Africa, Central Asia) require comprehensive export insurance from EXIM. Confirmed-LC financing is essential when trading with markets carrying elevated sovereign risk. The 2024 launch of Saudi EXIM's Africa-focused desk has opened new financing channels for Saudi exporters targeting that continent.
Pre-shipment: financing to buy raw materials and manufacture products for export. Post-shipment: financing against an invoice issued to the foreign client after shipping (like domestic invoice financing, for international transactions). Both can be combined in one export cycle.
The Saudi Export Credit Guarantee Program (under SAEXIM) covers a portion of invoice value (typically 70-90%) if the foreign client defaults. This opens new markets you'd otherwise avoid. Guarantee cost: 0.5-2.5% of invoice value.
Yes. SAEXIM has programs for smaller companies (annual revenue from SAR 3M). Crowdfunding platforms (Lendo, Tameed) also offer simpler, faster solutions for mid-size firms. Key: a reliable foreign buyer and a clear contract.
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