The total value of exports of the Kingdom's non-oil exports and imports through 2007 increased by 22 % to SR 104468 million compared to exports in 2006, which amounted to SR 85529 million by a rise of SR 18939 million. The weight of exports rose in 2007 by 12 % to 39693 tons, compared to 35286 tons in 2006. The most important exported commodities by the Kingdom last year were petrochemicals, plastics, base and manufactured metals and re-export commodities. The largest recipients of Saudi exports included the United Arab Emirates, China, Kuwait and Qatar, respectively. At the level of groups, the Kingdom's export recipients included the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries, non-Arab and Muslim Asian States, Arab countries and countries of Western Europe, respectively. --More
