Enhancing Saudi Industrial Competitiveness through Customs Exemption and Export Services

The Saudi Export Development Authority and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources have launched a customs exemption service for export services to boost industrial competitiveness and reduce production costs. This initiative is part of the efforts to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economic base and increase non-oil exports. The service allows industrial establishments to obtain customs exemption for inputs linked to products that were actually exported during the previous twelve months, based on the ratio of exports to the licensed production capacity stated in the industrial license.

Key Takeaways:

• The Saudi Export Development Authority and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources introduced the customs exemption for export service in October 2024 to enhance the competitiveness of the national industrial sector.
• The service allows industrial establishments to obtain customs exemption for inputs linked to products that were actually exported during the previous twelve months, based on the export ratio.
• Beneficiaries must hold a valid industrial license, and the materials for which exemption is requested must be included in the list of industrial capabilities approved by the ministry.
• The service is provided electronically through the Senaei platform, allowing beneficiaries to apply, upload documents, and track their requests directly.
• The service is part of the efforts to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the economic base and increase non-oil exports.
• The initiative complements the customs exemption service, available in cases where traditional exemption is not applicable due to restricted materials.

Statistics:

• The customs exemption for export service was introduced in October 2024.
• The service allows industrial establishments to obtain customs exemption for inputs linked to products that were actually exported during the previous twelve months.
• The export ratio is used to determine the exemption, based on the ratio of exports to the licensed production capacity stated in the industrial license.
• 100% of beneficiaries must use the Senaei platform to apply, upload documents, and track their requests.
• The service aims to contribute to the growth of non-oil exports and advance the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Sources:

• Saudi Press Agency, August 18, 2025
• Saudi Export Development Authority website, October 2024
• Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources website, October 2024