Saoedi Arabië 

Saoedi Arabië landenbeleid

Beleid vastgesteld op 11 juli 2007

• ILC, bankgarantie, centrale overheidsgarantie (voorwaardelijk)
• Er is een landenplafond van 2000 mln euro van kracht
• Het signaleringsplafond is 1500 mln euro
• - waarvan per 2011-12-31 122 mln euro benut is

Landenklasse: 2

Restricties

• Verlengde wachttermijn: 6 maanden

Saoedi Arabië landenrapport

Atradius Dutch State Business Economic Research 

Country Report last updated 26 July 2011 
Country: SAUDI ARABIA

Political Situation
Reasonably Stable

Head of state
King Abdullah bin Abdel-Aziz al Saud.

Form of government
The King appoints the Council of Ministers (government) and the Consultative Council (advisory body) .
 
Internal Economic Situation
Risen Gdp-Growth

General situation
After a poor performance in 2009, higher GDP-growth thanks to risen oil prices and production, and from 2011 on due to the extra public sector spending, boosting private consumer demand and construction. Some major projects in the oil/gassector are coming on stream, also contributing to the sustained GDP-growth. But excessive bureaucracy and a restrictive visa policy keep it below potential. Extensive subsidization has prevented domestic food prices from rising, moderating inflation. Strong banking sector. 
 
External Economic Situation
Very Good

Main sources of foreign exchange
Crude/refined oil (86%).

Main foreign markets
Japan (15%), China (14%), USA (14%). 

Main expenses of foreign exchange
Machinery and transport equipment( 50%), food (15%); remittances non-residents.
 
Balance of payments
Very large current account surpluses, declining in the coming years as domestic demand sucks in imports. The Saudi Riyal is pegged to the US$.