Saudi EXIM Bank's credit facilities during the first half of the year see a significant increase of 44%, reaching $6.29 billion.
Saudi Arabia's Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) has announced a significant increase in its credit facilities, marking a 44% growth in the first half of 2025. The bank's total credit facilities now stand at SAR 23.61 billion (approximately USD 6.29 billion), a substantial jump from SAR 16.31 billion in the same period last year [1][3][5].
This financial boost is set to bolster non-oil export growth by providing greater financing and insurance for Saudi exporters. The bank's support includes USD 3.19 billion in direct export financing and USD 5.75 billion in export credit insurance programs, raising its contribution to total non-oil export credit facilities to 7.66% [2].
The increase in credit facilities is part of Saudi EXIM's efforts to diversify the Kingdom's economic base by enhancing the efficiency of the national non-oil export system [6]. The bank's strategic initiatives also extend to expanding its global footprint, partnering with international and local financial institutions, and developing new export standards and regulations to stimulate non-oil export financing and insurance [4].
The bank's progress since its inception underscores its role in building a diversified and sustainable national economy. In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the bank aims to double the Kingdom's industrial exports from SR254 billion in 2022 to SR557 billion by 2030, and SR892 billion by 2035 [7].
To further enhance export competitiveness and expand opportunities for non-oil exports, Saudi EXIM Bank has launched the "Bridges Initiative." This initiative is part of the Kingdom's plan for industrial transformation and aims to introduce more flexible financing solutions [8]. The "Bridges Initiative" is expected to facilitate Saudi exporters' access to global markets, promoting sustainable economic growth and local content development.
The bank's strategic importance as a government-owned entity and its central role in export financing, guarantees, and insurance are reflected in its A+ rating from Fitch Ratings [9]. This high creditworthiness and low expectation of default risk underscore the bank's commitment to supporting the growth of non-oil sectors in the Kingdom.
In May, Saudi EXIM Bank signed four agreements across the African continent to strengthen trade and investment ties [2]. The bank is actively working to expand its global presence, bridging financing gaps and reducing export risks as part of its mission to diversify the economy.
Export financing disbursements rose 26.2% to SR8.87 billion in the six months to June, further demonstrating the bank's growing role in supporting non-oil exports [10]. With its increased credit facilities and strategic initiatives, Saudi EXIM Bank is poised to play a crucial role in the Kingdom's industrial transformation and the growth of its non-oil export sector.
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